Dock Diving Dogs

divmedic4divmedic4 Registered Users Posts: 160 Major grins
edited July 2, 2012 in Other Cool Shots
A few shots from the Battleship Splash event. Comments and critique are appreciated.

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Tom

Comments

  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    I'm surprised no one has commented on these yet-- they are quite nice, with good seperation of the subject from the bg. #3 and #4 definitely tell a fun story.
  • divmedic4divmedic4 Registered Users Posts: 160 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    Thank you Mark. Comments seem to be hit or miss. At first I kinda took it hard but realized that at least people are looking at them.
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    Tom
  • dbvetodbveto Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    FYI I just saw this post.
    I think the shots are great, it looks like you shot them from water. #3 is my favorite it looks like he is saying OH Sh?? rolleyes1.gifrofl
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  • divmedic4divmedic4 Registered Users Posts: 160 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    Thanks Dennis. I was right up against the end of the pool for the majority of these. Missed a lot of the "big air" type shots from the side but loved seeing the expressions. Also, my reply about comments wasn't meant to be negative in any way.
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  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    That is a really well done set of dog shots.......If it was my dog I would print 3 and hang it.....thumb.gif
  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    I love #3 and #4! Great set!
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2012
    I loves dogs!!! Good shots. The only issue I have is the background. I know it's beyond your control, but so many times, horse events come to mind the backgrounds are horrible.

    Sam
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  • divmedic4divmedic4 Registered Users Posts: 160 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2012
    Thank you Azzaro, WhatSheSaw and Sam. I understand what you are saying about the backgrounds Sam. I have some that are from the side with less in the background but they didn't grab me as much as the straight on where I could get facial expressions.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2012
    divmedic4 wrote: »
    Thank you Azzaro, WhatSheSaw and Sam. I understand what you are saying about the backgrounds Sam. I have some that are from the side with less in the background but they didn't grab me as much as the straight on where I could get facial expressions.

    Trust me I understand and the straight on shots are the best.

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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2012
    The expression in #3 is just priceless!

    I absolutely love these. A place near us does dock diving and I'm beginning to wonder if we should give it a try - looks like the dogs LOVE it!!
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  • OverfocusedOverfocused Registered Users Posts: 1,068 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2012
    #3 for sure
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  • divmedic4divmedic4 Registered Users Posts: 160 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2012
    Thanks Diva. For the most part the dogs really seemed to enjoy it. There were a few who looked almost cartoonish as they skidded to stop instead of jumping. I will also say the local organizers were fantastic to their dogs and the spectators. We are going to try getting our golden to participate now.

    Thank you too Overfocused.
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    Tom
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2012
    Very nice set. I like #1 because the man and dog seem to be mimicking each other in their motion. I do wish there were a bit more room on top, if for no other reason than I could see all of the ball. I don't care much for #2--good-looking dog and you caught some nice action but in this shot the background really is too busy for me. #3 is my favorite--I love the dog's expression and the action. You might try to crop some off the right side--I find the stuff in the upper right corner a tad distracting. I like #4 a lot too, again with some very nice action and the facial expression in this one is terrific. I'd love to see more dog shots!

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  • sapphire73sapphire73 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 1,981 moderator
    edited June 30, 2012
    Very nice! I especially like #3 as it really grabs one's attention!

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  • divmedic4divmedic4 Registered Users Posts: 160 Major grins
    edited July 2, 2012
    Lauren, thank you for the specific comments and feedback. I can't say I disagree with anything you are saying. Thank you to you as well Sapphire73. My apologies for the delay in responding as I was out of the country last week.
    Canon 7D, Sigma 17-70, Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS, EF 50 1.8 II, 430EXII

    Tom
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