Is this idea worth pursuing?

richtersl

I took these today, but stuck them in the "Dog a Day" thread because I thought they were more appropriate there. I don't think any of these shots are LPS material.

They're of my dog Clara and her friend Oliver playing with a tennis ball.

It's easy enough to try a reshoot, and I was wondering if something like this is worth pursuing? :scratch

http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=574537&postcount=343

PaulThomasMcKee

I think there's potential...

richtersl wrote:

I took these today, but stuck them in the "Dog a Day" thread because I thought they were more appropriate there. I don't think any of these shots are LPS material.

They're of my dog Clara and her friend Oliver playing with a tennis ball.

It's easy enough to try a reshoot, and I was wondering if something like this is worth pursuing?

http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=574537&postcount=343

richtersl wrote:

Clara (Border Collie) and her friend Oliver (American Eskimo Spitz) having fun on a summer evening.

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The second is my fav. But, it's early and I'd keep shooting (this coming from a guy who hasn't even fired a shot for this theme).

paul

Janie

A fun series of shots. I loved the white dog's expression in the second photo!

JillG

Hi Linda,

Yes I think it's worth a reshoot. Dogs are great at showing their happiness. I would suggest that you get down at their level. Maybe sit and shoot them coming at you.

Jill

saurora

You're not there yet, but certainly worth pursuing. I agree a lower in-your-face angle would be more interesting. Beautiful dogs! Is that an Eskimo or a Sammy? Can't tell for sure. Love the border collie....they get such 'crazed' expressions of joy on their face...I'd focus on him/her.

richtersl

saurora wrote:

You're not there yet, but certainly worth pursuing. I agree a lower in-your-face angle would be more interesting. Beautiful dogs! Is that an Eskimo or a Sammy? Can't tell for sure. Love the border collie....they get such 'crazed' expressions of joy on their face...I'd focus on him/her.

The white one's an Eskimo Spitz and belongs to my neighbor. The Border Collie's mine and is a nut case.

I tried a few lower angle shots and almost got mowed over. Many were not in focus or were soft because the dogs moved too quickly out of the focus range. I'll have to change settings on my camera and use the servo mode.

The weather will be nice outside today. Wish me luck!

Tessa HD

i too like your second one. i bet it would look good to tightly crop at the bottom and left so the focus is even more on the white dog.

my first idea was my dog too - running out to greet me when i get home - he's such a momma's boy.

richtersl

OK. Here's what I came up with...
...I'm still working out some kinks, though. And may have to "force" my dog into another game of frisbee tomorrow.

I don't know of any of these really evoke a feeling, though.

#1. "I Drool for Frisbee". --> is there anything I can try in PS to get this a little clearer?




#2. "Oh Goody! Time for Frisbee!!"



#3. "Tired, Hot, and Satisfied!"

Xia_Ke

Looks like you're running into the same thing as me Linda. Nice shots but, they just don't convey Joy to me. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what to suggest to help bring it out This is going to be one ROUGH round

Tentacion

Hi Linda

Nice shots, I like the 2nd one on your link, the dogs look they are playing tag.

I might suggest eye level and some panning. When I think of dogs playing, I also envision children (or adults) playing Joyfully with their companion. The look of happiness eminates from the human as well as from the companion...Like when a child has rec'd that much wanted dog for so long...The Joy, Happiness, and Excitement just is so existent in their faces and their eyes well up with emotion also...

Regards and Best Wishes
Donna

richtersl

Xia_Ke wrote:

Looks like you're running into the same thing as me Linda. Nice shots but, they just don't convey Joy to me. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what to suggest to help bring it out This is going to be one ROUGH round

Thanks. I think you're right. Now that I look at them again this morning they're basically just doggie snapshots.

If I can get her airborne catching the frisbee it may convey something, but she's smart enough to know where to stand to pluck it out of the air.

It sure is one tough round so far. There's still a week left, though.

richtersl

Tentacion wrote:

Hi Linda

Nice shots, I like the 2nd one on your link, the dogs look they are playing tag.

I might suggest eye level and some panning. When I think of dogs playing, I also envision children (or adults) playing Joyfully with their companion. The look of happiness eminates from the human as well as from the companion...Like when a child has rec'd that much wanted dog for so long...The Joy, Happiness, and Excitement just is so existent in their faces and their eyes well up with emotion also...

Regards and Best Wishes
Donna

Thanks, Donna. I tried some eye level panning with the servo mode turned on plus multi-exposure turned on and didn't get anything really exciting. :cry And what looked good came out slightly out of focus, which may have had something to do with me forgetting to turn the image stabilzation on.