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SteveDak · Nov 7, 2005, 6:24 AM

Have posted this under "Pets", but would appreciate a Critique - never tried a portrait before (figured it would be safer to experiment with the dog)

Widowmaker · Nov 7, 2005, 7:31 AM

I think a little more even lighting to bring out the other side of the face a little. I like the expression although its on the edge of looking like fear. The image looks a bit grainy as well. I find that humming and a light whistle at the same time usually brings out this reaction.

JohnReid · Nov 7, 2005, 8:01 AM

The noise levels are a bit high on this one - but at the same time, it looks like some of the detail has been lost through the use of noise reduction. Try the shot again on a low ISO setting, you should get a sharper, cleaner image.

Hards80 · Nov 7, 2005, 5:58 PM

i agree with both of the comments above... a little more fill light and shoot at a lower iso and i think you will be on to something!!

looking forward to more

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dustin

www.hardwickphotos.com

SteveDak · Nov 8, 2005, 12:45 PM

Thanks for comments everyone - think I got a little over enthusiastic with the sharpening & contrast tool! Wasn't sure if the shadow sidewould be consideredarty or just plain bad photography - you confirmed my suspicions (it's the latter!) Thanks again - really appreciate the time you guys put into commenting on the posts on this forum; learning a lot.

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Nov 7, 2005, 6:24 AM	#1
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	Have posted this under "Pets", but would appreciate a Critique - never tried a portrait before (figured it would be safer to experiment with the dog)

Nov 7, 2005, 7:31 AM	#2
Widowmaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 851	I think a little more even lighting to bring out the other side of the face a little. I like the expression although its on the edge of looking like fear. The image looks a bit grainy as well. I find that humming and a light whistle at the same time usually brings out this reaction.

Nov 7, 2005, 8:01 AM	#3
JohnReid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 734	The noise levels are a bit high on this one - but at the same time, it looks like some of the detail has been lost through the use of noise reduction. Try the shot again on a low ISO setting, you should get a sharper, cleaner image.

Nov 7, 2005, 5:58 PM	#4
Hards80 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,046	i agree with both of the comments above... a little more fill light and shoot at a lower iso and i think you will be on to something!! looking forward to more -------- dustin www.hardwickphotos.com

Nov 8, 2005, 12:45 PM	#5
SteveDak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,471	Thanks for comments everyone - think I got a little over enthusiastic with the sharpening & contrast tool! Wasn't sure if the shadow sidewould be consideredarty or just plain bad photography - you confirmed my suspicions (it's the latter!) Thanks again - really appreciate the time you guys put into commenting on the posts on this forum; learning a lot.