Gus - Tyler - Buddy

Dogdots

Thought I'd share a few more of my BW photos I've been working on. I call them BW photos, but they seem to need a different name.

1 -- Baby Brother



2 -- Gus



3 -- Loving Touch

Panther

WOWSER Mary,

These are stunning, I have to say , I think this series is some of
your absolute best.

The process toning, composition, and sharpness are just top notch.

I'll bet Gus' Parents would love a nice print of that for Christmas.

Very, very nicely done!!! clap

StueveShots

Mary, I am totally in love with your photos and your processing. Really spectacular...

Especially to a fellow retriever owner!

kdog

Really cool shots, Mary. That first one is just adorable. The style could be called hi-key? The only nit I have is the arm growing out of the back of the 3rd one doesn't do anything for the shot.

Cheers,
-joel

Azzaro

That is and impressive set of pictures, Mary K...... gary:D

rwells

I agree... I really like this processing for these shots

misterb

Gus has some mug!

(dogs rule!)

DaddyO

Very nice Mary. Workup 1 in your high key styling is excellent. thumb
The edges in the grass a little abrupt maybe as opposed to slowly
dissipating out to all white.

black mamba

Hi Mary,

You're doing an outstanding job with this kind of PP presentation. It's a real showcase for your vision and abilities. I think Michael and Joel each made a valid observation. I can't wait to see more of this style from you.

Tom

Dogdots

Panther wrote: »

WOWSER Mary,

These are stunning, I have to say , I think this series is some of
your absolute best.

The process toning, composition, and sharpness are just top notch.

I'll bet Gus' Parents would love a nice print of that for Christmas.

Very, very nicely done!!! clap

Thank you Craig for your kind words. I'm trying to improve on these. Learn something new every time I work on them

Gus's parents might like one of him. I'm working on their other dog's photo now...black dog...not easy to do.

Again..thanks Craig

Dogdots

StueveShots wrote: »

Mary, I am totally in love with your photos and your processing. Really spectacular...

Especially to a fellow retriever owner!

A golden owner -- welcome to the club Aren't they the best...but then any dog is a "wonderful dog".

I'm happy that you liked these. Thank you for taking a look and commenting. Look forward to seeing some photos of your retriever

Dogdots

kdog wrote: »

Really cool shots, Mary. That first one is just adorable. The style could be called hi-key? The only nit I have is the arm growing out of the back of the 3rd one doesn't do anything for the shot.

Cheers,
-joel

Hi Joel --

I'm glad you like them and thank you for bringing up the arm. I too agree with you that it's really out of place. Didn't know what to do with it when I was editing, but knew I wanted to keep the hand in there....so I re-did it. Actually redid 2 of them. Love getting input on my photos...it shows me where I can improve a photo visually

Thank-you for looking and commenting Joel -- it helped me make needed corrections.

Dogdots

Azzaro wrote: »

That is and impressive set of pictures, Mary K...... gary:D

Thank you Gary-- I'm glad you liked them

Dogdots

rwells wrote: »

I agree... I really like this processing for these shots

Thank you Randy -- I'm searching for something different to do.

Dogdots

misterb wrote: »

Gus has some mug!

(dogs rule!)

Isn't Gus a hoot -- I just love him. He's just a big sweetheart

Dogdots

DaddyO wrote: »

Very nice Mary. Workup 1 in your high key styling is excellent. thumb
The edges in the grass a little abrupt maybe as opposed to slowly
dissipating out to all white.

Hello Michael --

You and K-dog had me taking another look at my photos and I did some corrections. Your right about the grass...it is abrupt. Thank you for pointing it out. When it comes to grass it's really hard for me to work with it. I did lighten it and will post my corrections to the 2 photos soon.

Thanks for your input

Dogdots

black mamba wrote: »

Hi Mary,

You're doing an outstanding job with this kind of PP presentation. It's a real showcase for your vision and abilities. I think Michael and Joel each made a valid observation. I can't wait to see more of this style from you.

Tom

Howdy Tom --

Oh don't say you want to see more -- This kind of editing is addicting to me

Micheal and Joel did make good points and I re-did them. Hopefully you can take a lookie and let me know if its an improvement or not. I'm open to all suggestions as I really want to do well with these.

Thanks Tom for your kinds words ... it helps move me forward in this process

Dogdots

My re-dos --

Faded the arm --



The grass made lighter and cleaned up the background. I don't really like the line of Ty's back (older dog) Might remove that.

StueveShots

Dogdots wrote: »

A golden owner -- welcome to the club Aren't they the best...but then any dog is a "wonderful dog".

I'm happy that you liked these. Thank you for taking a look and commenting. Look forward to seeing some photos of your retriever

I've owned chocolate labs and golden retrievers and currently have a golden/lab mix. Dogs are the best! I'll try to post a current picture or two soon, but there I do have a gallery where I keep some of the dog and puppy pictures here.

I look forward to seeing more of your shots. Truly lovely.

Dogdots

StueveShots wrote: »

I've owned chocolate labs and golden retrievers and currently have a golden/lab mix. Dogs are the best! I'll try to post a current picture or two soon, but there I do have a gallery where I keep some of the dog and puppy pictures here.

I look forward to seeing more of your shots. Truly lovely.

Beautiful photos..the first one is a cutie

StueveShots

Dogdots wrote: »

Beautiful photos..the first one is a cutie

Thanks! Puppies are always good for a laugh!

I appreciate your kind comment in the gallery about Goldie.

Carmelo75

hi mary, excellent shots and PP

#1 in the modified version is my preferred, the action adds a lot of emotion to the shot.

Looks like you really master the high-key conversions! I feel really inspired by those shots... I must find a good subject to try that out!

Now please send the next ones...

Carmelo.

michswiss

Ok, so I found this thread while watching "Marley & Me." It's simply NOT FAIR!




(how do I get the salty rain off my laptop?)

Dogdots

Carmelo75 wrote: »

hi mary, excellent shots and PP

#1 in the modified version is my preferred, the action adds a lot of emotion to the shot.

Looks like you really master the high-key conversions! I feel really inspired by those shots... I must find a good subject to try that out!

Now please send the next ones...

Carmelo.

Hi Carmelo --

I too like the modified version. It helps to have another set of eyes when editing

I'm still working on this process and am learning little tricks each day. I look forward to seeing yours

You can see some I've worked on here .

Dogdots

michswiss wrote: »

Ok, so I found this thread while watching "Marley & Me." It's simply NOT FAIR!




(how do I get the salty rain off my laptop?)

Oh your so brave -- I won't/can't watch that movie -- I'd be crying like a baby for a very long time :cry