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Postby blacknstormy on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:19 pm

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Ok - I promise -no more high key dog shots :)

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Postby big pix on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:21 pm

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Postby avkomp on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:28 pm

really like the first one, although seeing both eyes would possibly make it better. still good as is though

second one is weakened by the fact that the body is behind the head and the darker areas make it harder for the face to stand out

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Postby stubbsy on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:33 pm

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I'm not a big fan of high key shots, but there's always an exception and that first shot is it. Great image & well processed.
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Postby wendellt on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:42 pm

the masking is reminicent of artist Louise Hearman
it's cool

but i think it would work better if the colour was de-saturated a little the dogs head is almost too bold against the white so some tonign down has to be done to make it work

but great to see you experimenting in the end it's a excellent glamour shot of your dog

portrait composition works
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:43 am

#1 is superb - I like this style as it is not that easy to accomplish :)
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:26 pm

Thanks everyone :) I'm sure you are all sick to death of my high key shots by now, so I'll give it a rest .....

Wendell - thank you for that, I'll take it as a compliment :) ;) I googled her - she's has done some amazing paintings !!

I just printed out the first shot and gave it to Minnie's owner - they didn't realise I borrowed their dog yesterday ;), so thought I should let them know. I realise on screen it looks too 'contrasty' I spose, but printed out it works really well.

Now I have to find something else to play with :twisted: only kidding.

Thanks again

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Postby Manta on Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:22 pm

I don't mind the second one but I LOVE the first one. Absolutely beautiful and very classic. Great work mate!
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Postby PiroStitch on Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:27 pm

The first one is a corker! Reminds me of this calendar I used to have of Australian animals which were all hand drawn.
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:36 pm

Thank you :)

This was the original untouched version - got rid of the body and 'cleaned' up the background, slight dodge and burn ..... or maybe this isn't really a photo anymore ... maybe I played too much :? But I knew what I wanted the original to look like.....

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Postby Manta on Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:39 pm

You're a very clever girl and you've done a great job to take the concept to the reality.
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