How would you edit this photo?

[annamaria]

I took this quick shot of my neighbor's dogs. I was thinking of cropping it in portrait mode.Also would like to clone or heal some areas of grass etc. What iPhone app would you use to edit this shot? I have not applied any edits yet. Suggestions welcome

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[alexis.alvarez]

I like the orientation; would crop but leave the orientation alone. Don't think it needs cloning or healing.

 

[annamaria]

I like the orientation; would crop but leave the orientation alone. Don't think it needs cloning or healing.

Thanks Alexis for your comment.


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[Derrel]

I would crop it fairly tightly, like this. I'm not sure what iPhone editing app would be needed, except to crop the image to an almost-square aspect, like this.

 

[annamaria]

I would crop it fairly tightly, like this. I'm not sure what iPhone editing app would be needed, except to crop the image to an almost-square aspect, like this.

Thank you Derrell! I always appreciate your suggestions and comments.


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[jcdeboever]

I prefer the square crop and placing the eye of the front dog in the third's cross hair. There is also a leading line of tree debris. Maybe clone out the green in the upper right and put a ever so slight vignette in it. Maybe brighten the eyes on both dogs

 

[annamaria]

I prefer the square crop and placing the eye of the front dog in the third's cross hair. There is also a leading line of tree debris. Maybe clone out the green in the upper right and put a ever so slight vignette in it. Maybe brighten the eyes on both dogs

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Thank you jcdeboever will try your suggestions as well. What app would you use to brighten the dog's eyes? I'm using an iPhone 5s.


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[jcdeboever]

I prefer the square crop and placing the eye of the front dog in the third's cross hair. There is also a leading line of tree debris. Maybe clone out the green in the upper right and put a ever so slight vignette in it. Maybe brighten the eyes on both dogs

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Thank you jcdeboever will try your suggestions as well. What app would you use to brighten the dog's eyes? I'm using an iPhone 5s.


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Can't help you there, sorry. The problem I had with my crop was the patch of grass at the top corner mainly. Not a deal breaker. Eyes too. That was a tough assignment because of your shooting angle. If you would have been to the right a few feet, that leading line could have made better imo. Still a cute shot crop or no crop.

 

[annamaria]

I prefer the square crop and placing the eye of the front dog in the third's cross hair. There is also a leading line of tree debris. Maybe clone out the green in the upper right and put a ever so slight vignette in it. Maybe brighten the eyes on both dogs

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Thank you jcdeboever will try your suggestions as well. What app would you use to brighten the dog's eyes? I'm using an iPhone 5s.


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Can't help you there, sorry. The problem I had with my crop was the patch of grass at the top corner mainly. Not a deal breaker. Eyes too. That was a tough assignment because of your shooting angle. If you would have been to the right a few feet, that leading line could have made better imo. Still a cute shot crop or no crop.

It was a quick shot so I did not have much time for anything, but I did clone out the grass and cropped it. Still have more editing to do though. They were just too cute to pass up.


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[dasmith232]

It is a cute picture. In my opinion, the distance (too far) and angle (from too high) weaken the image a bit and make it feel a bit "snapshot-ish". I'd also crop it a bit tighter.

If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough

Separately, when I first saw the title of this thread, I was expecting someone to add some Michael Bay explosions!

 

[annamaria]

I totally hear you. I do sometimes prefer a different perspective and angle in shots, but in this case I was walking on the road and happen to see them for a second. They were running and then suddenly stopped. Yes I'm working on cropping. Thank you for your suggestions.


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[JTPhotography]

Derrel's second crop is the the way to go. Leaving some of the foreground path gives a lead into the subjects and preserves that telephoto look of the original.

 

[annamaria]

Derrel's second crop is the the way to go. Leaving some of the foreground path gives a lead into the subjects and preserves that telephoto look of the original.

I agree with you I do like his crop. Definitely makes sense and looks good. Thanks for your comment.


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