Paws

Shot of our dog Millie asleep... Best time to shoot her. She is a bit camera shy :-(

Processed in Lightroom and Photoshop and given a Antique Plate effect.

Shot with my K10D and Sigma 24-70 F2.8 EX DG Macro.

What do you all think of the processing?



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Nicely done Rene, unique angle and processing - Ideal for doggie bowls?
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THE look of comfort that only a dog can achieve

Nicely done.
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I think the processing works great for this pic - I imagine in color it could be too busy. This way, it captures the comfort and calm quite well.
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beautiful!
personally, i wouldn't change a thing!

Those paws are so big they would give a burglar 'pause' if one tried breaking into your place! ;-) Horrible pun yes!!?? LOL!!

Nice shot Rene! But I got a paw that would strike fear into Millie's heart if she saw it coming at her nose...



Meoowww! Take that you big brute! Run away from the wrath of Stella the killer cat!!



LOL! Oh I am getting too old and losing it nephew! But I couldn't resist!

Christmas is almost here matey! So please have a very Merry Christmas and may 2010 be the best Happy New Year ever my friend!

Warmest wishes to you and yours Rene
Unc

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ozdean said:

Nicely done Rene, unique angle and processing - Ideal for doggie bowls?

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Thanks Dean. Yes I was flat on my belly to take this shot. Miracle it was sharp at those shutter speeds.

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JeffJS said:

THE look of comfort that only a dog can achieve

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Thanks Jeff. Isn't that true. They always look very comfy. Mind you, she's got a big soft bed the size of a small battle ship

JeffJS said:

Nicely done.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/13300089@N08/

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betsypdx said:

I think the processing works great for this pic - I imagine in color it could be too busy. This way, it captures the comfort and calm quite well.

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Thanks Betsy. Yes, the colour version doesn't work as well. The vignette also helps to clean the photo and put the focus on those big paws.

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iTod said:

beautiful!
personally, i wouldn't change a thing!

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Thanks iTod. I like it this way too but it is nice to hear other peoples opinions.

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Leo James Mitchell said:

Those paws are so big they would give a burglar 'pause' if one tried breaking into your place! ;-) Horrible pun yes!!?? LOL!!

Nice shot Rene! But I got a paw that would strike fear into Millie's heart if she saw it coming at her nose...

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Wotcha Uncle Leo! Millie ain't scared of cats. She runs em over she thinks it is one big game when she sees one in the garden.

Great paw shot Unc!

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Meoowww! Take that you big brute! Run away from the wrath of Stella the killer cat!!

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Those are some beatiful eyes Unc!

Leo James Mitchell said:

LOL! Oh I am getting too old and losing it nephew! But I couldn't resist!

Christmas is almost here matey! So please have a very Merry Christmas and may 2010 be the best Happy New Year ever my friend!

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And many happy returns Unc. Hope you and yours have a wonderful time too.

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Warmest wishes to you and yours Rene
Unc

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