Dog Day Afternoon

kundalini · May 10, 2008

This is from the archives and I thought I'd try to resurrect it with some PP. I would like specific critique on composition and post processing. General critique of the merits if it is print worthy. I have someone that was interested in it.

Thanks for looking and your comments.

I can post the original if needed.

invisible · May 10, 2008

The first indicator that I love a picture is the intense wish that it had been me who took it. Well, this is the case. Not only do I wish to have been the photographer but also I think this screams to be printed and maybe framed.

All of the above means that I think composition is great, light and colour are spot on, the mood is perfect, and if the dog wasn't there I would have thought this was a painting.

I just hope no animals were hurt during this shooting

kundalini · May 10, 2008

invisible said:
I just hope no animals were hurt during this shooting

:lmao: No, that's his normal position. Being 13 years old seems to be wearing on him.

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate you taking the time. The composition and processing are what I am concerned with. I actually used layers to make adjustments.

Anyone else?

One Sister · May 10, 2008

Yes, kundalini, there is someone else...I love this. I love the mood, resulting from the composition and lighting. The dog is imperative. I could tell the dog had some age on him...sort of twilight years mood. Poignant. Well done.

Lyncca · May 10, 2008

I love this. All the little details, the dog enjoying the sunset... everything. I would completely put this on my wall.

DadeCountyAnthony · May 10, 2008

Great picture Kundalini. It reminds me of how warm and peaceful the sun would set in Homestead, Florida. It's definitely a set up worth framing.

MissMia · May 10, 2008

I love this photo K! The comp, lighting and mood are perfect.

Thank you for sharing.

K_Pugh · May 10, 2008

yup great lighting and thumbs up to the dog for being there.. as said it's got a great mood about it. nice capture.

Antarctican · May 10, 2008

Aaaaaand another voice saying it's a beautiful, print-worthy, frame-worthy shot. It tells a little story. Well done!

The_Traveler · May 10, 2008

Oh crap!!
what a wonderful picture.
I know a great picture when technical issues don't even come to mind, when the emotional impact of the picture just overwhelms.

This is just too good for words - and makes me break my 'no attaboy' pledge.

bikefreax · May 10, 2008

I give it 2 thimbs up. Absolutely love it and like everyone else has asid, wish I took it to hang on my wall.:thumbup::thumbup:

TCimages · May 10, 2008

WONDERFUL image!!! Love what seems to be the use of fill flash. Great Job

manaheim · May 10, 2008

Wow. I love this shot. The colors are great, the mood is awesome. Beautiful sunset there... really just very VERY nice. I would print that in a HEARTBEAT.

The ONE thing I would do is maybe tilt it so it was level and do a tiny perspective correction to get those door sides plumb. Awesome either way though.

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed seeing it.

DragonHeart · May 11, 2008

do you have the high-res version of this pic??? I would love to put it as My desktop wallpaper...
OH and BTW< I love this pic...

kundalini · May 11, 2008

WOW, didn't expect those responses....I mean, I thought it was pretty good, but you guys (not gender specific) have made my heart skip a beat.

Thanks invisible, One Sister, Lyncca, DadeCountyAnthony, MissMia, K Pugh, Anty, The Traveler, bikefreax, TC, manaheim and DragonHeart.

I really, really appreciate your words and comments. I guess I don't mind charging for it now. :lol:

And wtf, I'll have another print done for myself and hang it in the front room. It will accompany a shot I made of my German Sheppard about 25 years ago.

Thanks again.