My dog - first set - C&C appreciated!

[vivalavieboheme]

Took some photos of my dog Scarlett, an 11-year-old Bluetick Coonhound today. What do you think?



Will add more later, must go walk said dog!

 

[gsgary]

Not a very flattering angle, i want to see it's eyes
It's all in the eyes, a shot i took at a dog show http://gsgary.smugmug.com/photos/1221199252_3XEPP-L.jpg

 

[tirediron]

It's a start... I'd suggest compositions where you're at eye-level with the dog rather than below it, and where you can at least see the whole face. Also consider the use of supplemental light to avoid the blown clouds/weak sky and deep shadow around the ear.

 

[mrpink]

Not a very flattering angle, i want to see it's eyes
It's all in the eyes

Yep.

One of my Vizsula, Tyson





p!nK

 

[c.cloudwalker]

I don't mind the angle one bit. I can see her eye just fine and, more importantly, I get a nice feeling about your dog. I am getting the older dog and the fact that I may not want to fight it because she is an elderly lady. TBH, I'm not a big fan of the Walmart type of pet photography that is often being suggested here. Photography is a creative art so, be creative.

That said, your shooting or your PP suck. I have a feeling the exposure was wrong and that is why we have a blown out sky and a big chunk of missing mustache. But that isn't even half as bad as the green chin/jaw/whatever...

 

[vivalavieboheme]

Ok, what's PP? Sorry, but I'm quite new and don't know "terminology." Also, what do you mean by "missing mustache"?

As far as the green jaw, didn't notice it at the time, but I guess the color of the grass reflected up. I'll have to watch for that next time.

And since I'm on an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera, I don't have the option to adjust the exposure. What else can I do to improve the sky, then?

Finally, I know I need to improve some things (or a lot of things), but I don't just like to be told that my photos "suck." These are my first few posts on this site and in one of my threads, I get told my shooting sucks. So much for constructive criticism.

 

[mishele]

I like this angle a lot. It's very fresh and creative. I get a nice warm, almost proud feeling from it.

About your other comment on C&C......you are going to have to grow some tough skin. You asked for the help, take it as it comes!! You can learn a lot!

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Reminds me of this old man...Max I took it 2 years ago with my first dSLR.

A slightly different angle yielded better results.

 

[c.cloudwalker]

Ok, what's PP? Sorry, but I'm quite new and don't know "terminology." PP = Post Processing. All the work you do to the image after the shooting stage. In the film days it was called Darkroom work. Also, what do you mean by "missing mustache"? Your dog's mustache disappears into the clouds. It is cut off at the edge of its mouth/snout/muzzle. It shouldn't if the photo was properly exposed and PPed.

As far as the green jaw, didn't notice it at the time, but I guess the color of the grass reflected up. I'll have to watch for that next time. Yes, although it doesn't look like just a reflection of the grass to me. It looks like bad PP. I could still be wrong.

And since I'm on an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera, I don't have the option to adjust the exposure. What else can I do to improve the sky, then? I don't know. I use better cameras and not sure what to tell you here.

Finally, I know I need to improve some things (or a lot of things), but I don't just like to be told that my photos "suck." These are my first few posts on this site and in one of my threads, I get told my shooting sucks. So much for constructive criticism.

I don't care if this is your first or last post. I will tell you what I think and what I thought was that this particular image sucked. If you want a few people clapping every time you post a photo, there is a forum called ImageAspect that might be good for you. If you want real help, stick to this place. We may seem unfriendly and harsh but in the end we are way more helpful.

And let's not forget that more than half of my post was positive. That's a pretty good deal.

 

[mommyphotog]

Not a huge fan of this image but what a beautiful animal to photograph. PLEASE take more. All different angles.Asleep,awake,laying down, standing on point, giving "begging" eyes. Shot! Shot! Shot! Get eye level with your dog,and you should get some great emotion from him/her. have fun and good luck

 

[JenKat]

Reminds me of this old man...Max I took it 2 years ago with my first dSLR.

A slightly different angle yielded better results.

Is that an old timer doxie I see?

 

[Shadowbox]

I do like the angle, I would like to see it raised just a tad more so it shows a stronger profile.

 

[vivalavieboheme]

Ok, what's PP? Sorry, but I'm quite new and don't know "terminology." PP = Post Processing. All the work you do to the image after the shooting stage. In the film days it was called Darkroom work. Also, what do you mean by "missing mustache"? Your dog's mustache disappears into the clouds. It is cut off at the edge of its mouth/snout/muzzle. It shouldn't if the photo was properly exposed and PPed.

As far as the green jaw, didn't notice it at the time, but I guess the color of the grass reflected up. I'll have to watch for that next time. Yes, although it doesn't look like just a reflection of the grass to me. It looks like bad PP. I could still be wrong.

And since I'm on an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera, I don't have the option to adjust the exposure. What else can I do to improve the sky, then? I don't know. I use better cameras and not sure what to tell you here.

Finally, I know I need to improve some things (or a lot of things), but I don't just like to be told that my photos "suck." These are my first few posts on this site and in one of my threads, I get told my shooting sucks. So much for constructive criticism.

I don't care if this is your first or last post. I will tell you what I think and what I thought was that this particular image sucked. If you want a few people clapping every time you post a photo, there is a forum called ImageAspect that might be good for you. If you want real help, stick to this place. We may seem unfriendly and harsh but in the end we are way more helpful.

And let's not forget that more than half of my post was positive. That's a pretty good deal.

Not trying to start fights here - just trying to understand. I didn't do any post-processing because I didn't know you were supposed to. If so, is there somewhere where I can find tutorials for this?

And sorry about the camera, I'm on a college-student budget and can't pay for it myself yet...so I'm stuck working with this thing and making the best of it until I get one either as a present or once I get my own job.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Reminds me of this old man...Max I took it 2 years ago with my first dSLR.

A slightly different angle yielded better results.

Is that an old timer doxie I see?

Yes!

Vivalawhatever...I posted these to show you that my first pictures sucked too, and in nearly exactly the same way. The second image shows what moving just a bit can do for an image. It's still not great, but it's better than the first link. Take heart, you can only get better!

 

[vivalavieboheme]

Reminds me of this old man...Max I took it 2 years ago with my first dSLR.

A slightly different angle yielded better results.

Is that an old timer doxie I see?

Yes!

Vivalawhatever...I posted these to show you that my first pictures sucked too, and in nearly exactly the same way. The second image shows what moving just a bit can do for an image. It's still not great, but it's better than the first link. Take heart, you can only get better!

Ok, well thanks, I tried to get one of her from that angle too but couldn't get her to stay still. Will try again tomorrow!