Portraits of Ruger

[Bishop]

Ruger, 50mm, using available light at the window.

http://LAFreed.smugmug.com/photos/325395482_tLkyB-L.jpg

http://LAFreed.smugmug.com/photos/325395487_aWGCU-XL.jpg

[yellalablady]

Linda, these are excellent. I just love #1. What a great portrait of Ruger. Well done.

[marshall2]

I love the first shot Linda, very nice. I find the second shot awkward. It appears that his head is growing out of some blob lol. I know it isn't, but it just doesn't look right. I think you were down low, and he was laying down? Regardless, they are great shots, and Ruger is a beautiful dog.

[brucep]

I like these Linda! I really enjoy quality portraits of beloved animals. You might have cropped #1 (in camera) horizontally. That would give him some space to "look into." This would've been a 10"x8":

http://brucephilpott.com/images/ruger.jpg

Maybe with even a bit more space over his head. Just some thoughts.

[Bishop]

I did crop him a bit tight. I can re-crop. I have the original pic. I'm currently doing a 50mm prime challenge on another forum, it's been quite challenging so far and it goes on all month long ;)

Brad, I see what you are saying. LOL. It wasn't my favorite pose either, but I did like the light on the second one, it's a little bit softer than the bright light/shadow on the first picture.

Thanks Monnie. I love this dog :)

[Bishop]

oops, it double posted. Sorry.

[splat]

what fabulous eyes.
i love the first one....it's like he's wishing that neighbourhood cat would just walk by......

[labloverlady]

These are wonderful, Linda!! The second is my favorite, although I see what Brad is saying. Maybe do an oval crop? And I also agree with Bruce on the first one.

[l1lm1k3]

I think the first is beautiiful very awesome captures

[Bishop]

Thanks Helen.
Thanks Michael.
I really do love this 50mm lens, its proving to be very very versatile!!