Sleeping Puppy

Pinus strobus · Dec 15, 2007

My brother just got a new puppy, and I got to do a some puppysitting for him. I took some pictures and would like to blow one up and frame it for him for christmas. I am still new to photography, so any hints, tips, or comments are greatly appreciated.

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I know there is alot of noise in this last one. The lighting was pretty low and its hard to keep a puppy still, so I cranked up the ISO a bit to get a faster shutter speed.

Harmony · Dec 15, 2007

What a cute puppy!

For a framed photo, my fave would be the first one. The last one has a reddish orange fringe around the carpet in the upper right hand corner. I just personally prefer the position you got him/her(?) in on the first one. Nice shots!

Kabluey · Dec 16, 2007

I'd deffinitly go with the first one.

Ls3D · Dec 16, 2007

The lighting, DOF and dark background make #2 the winner IMO.

-Shea

Ajay · Dec 16, 2007

Why not do a collage of more than one photo? I love them all, but #1 and #2 are just completely precious.

Sideburns · Dec 16, 2007

maybe I'm the odd one out, but I like the last one.

noob873 · Dec 16, 2007

I think the 2nd one is the best since it has a better darker background, whereas on the first one you can see a bottle of some sort of cleaner.

But try using the dodge tool to brighten up its face just a little bit.

Pinus strobus · Dec 16, 2007

Thanks for all of your comments. I am still not sure which one I like the best. I like the collage idea, I just might do that.

spiffybeth · Dec 16, 2007

i also like the last one. the first two are cute, but the dog should have some life. and there's something about his pose and his face that are almost warning you to stay away from his food bowl...

Sweetsomedays · Dec 16, 2007

It's #2 hands down for me. I love backlighting like that. It's warm and cozy and oozing cuteness

Tighearnach · Dec 17, 2007

Number 3 is my winner.......

Pinus strobus · Dec 18, 2007

Thanks for all of the comments. I have come to a decision. I am going to frame #3 for my brother, he wants to train her to be a good hunting dog. I am also going to frame #2 for my sister-inlaw, she wants a cute little dog to put a pink collar on and ribbons in her hair.