A Zig and a Zag

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• WhiteKnight (1573)
• [2008-07-02 6:15]

Hi Joni, you've caught the action well here. Nice narrow DOF, dog's in a good position.
Not so sure about the frame though..
Regards
David

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• lisapw1 (4979)
• [2008-07-02 6:32]
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Joni,

Perfect timing!! Is that a smile on his face? I certainly think it is. What a terrific shot of him rounding the corner of the poles. I like the position of him in the photo, the blue and white of the poles. Everything just grabbed me in the gallery to take a closer look! I would omit the gray portion of your frame. I don't care for the gray against the green grass. (my personal opinion...:D)

Give the dog a pat on the head for me! Lisa

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• coquelicot79 (7528)
• [2008-07-02 7:43]

Bonjour,
very beautiful POV, sharpness, colours, fineness of detail, movement of action, superb DOF. Congratulations, it's my opinion, what you could do more perfect.
TFS, regards
Corinne

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• Dingo (11482)
• [2008-07-02 8:43]
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I love agility and I'm glad to say that my Dingo loved the weave too, Joni ;o) Excellent action photography as the dog is razor sharp, but also the compo is quite good with the weave poles in a diagonal. Nice & subtle PP work, it all looks natural to me.
TFS

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• norenastramus (20174)
• [2008-07-02 9:10]

Hi Joni,
Very nice action shot.beautiful a Zig and a Zag composition.Lovely dog.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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• pablominto (27372)
• [2008-07-02 9:16]
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Hello Joni,

Clever dog, seems like he has full control and enjoys it all!
Good action photograph, and do you know what they say about sports photography?
- Go as close as you dare, then go a bit closer!
Well framed, fine details...

Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Royaldevon (7774)
• [2008-07-02 9:26]

Hello Joni,

Great action shot, nicely composed and with perfect focus.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Valerka (4055)
• [2008-07-02 11:06]

Hi,Joni,
Hehe, a nice merry shot! The dog seems to be enjoyng this exercise:)
A very handsome shot.
TFS
Valerka:)

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• hopalong (2056)
• [2008-07-02 13:24]

Hi Joni,
This is a stunning shot, the dog is pin sharp and the expression on it's face really makes the shot for me. As ever it's finished with a very neat frame
Regards
Pez

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• madamebel (1929)
• [2008-07-02 14:22]

Hi Joni
Very good job,
Timing is great action perfect
Colors and details very amazing,
Best regards,
Guylaine

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• clic (3878)
• [2008-07-02 16:11]

Hello Joni
Your camera of the early days of digital photography did a great job by freezing the hearty dog!
Your judicious square cropping placed the head of subject on a sweet spot for an attractive disposition.
Very appealing action shot,
Best regards.
Robert

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• yamataraja (5445)
• [2008-07-02 18:54]
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Hello Joni
Vachon sounds like a French name. We have many Vachons around here in Québec.
Your photo is very interesting for the action . We can almost see the dog weaving through the poles. I also like the point of view you chose, aligning the poles in a diagonal pattern if I look down to the grass. The background is also interesting but the thing I like best is the determination we see in the eyes of the subject.
Bravo
Serge

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• melanysherden (1709)
• [2008-07-03 3:51]

Hi dear Joni
Excellent motiv in better photo.
Excellent composition and POV.
TFS
Best wishes my friend
Melany

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• burak28 (2122)
• [2008-07-03 4:44]

Good job
Thank for sharing
Burak28

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• subs (1095)
• [2008-07-03 6:52]

Hi Joni,
Nice moment well captured. Excellent details & clarity, & DOF. Yes he does look like he's dead set on the job.
Regards,
Subashini

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• malain (1811)
• [2008-07-03 9:19]

Hello Joni,

Good action shot and good PP work. The picture is very nice, a wonderful souvenir of your friend's lovely dog.

Have a nice day, Michel

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• Beger (14592)
• [2008-07-03 9:58]

Hi Joni,
Very fine photo ! The motion is well clearly captured. But, what I like more here, it is your composition and the good contrast with the colors! Congratulations! Annie

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• Fortuna (13188)
• [2008-07-03 14:06]

Hi Joni,

Excellent pet/action shot! I love the colors and the perspective!
Very well done and framed!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on thursday

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• budgun (1727)
• [2008-07-03 20:33]

Hi Joni,
Now your talking!
Wonderful action image with clear focus and marvelous details to this border collie displaying its inbred work ethic.
I have one of these high self esteem dogs that is a challenge to keep up with its high intelligence and energy.
Regards, Tom

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• Koala (1924)
• [2008-07-04 1:11]

Hi Joni!
Dogs are really smart animals. and friendly and devoted :P
Very nice shot of this cute dog!

Have a nice day!

Alexandra

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• Loup (1102)
• [2008-07-04 21:18]
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Hi Joni,
Great action shot !
Perfect timing !
Beautiful dog!
Colors and details !
Bravo!
Jasmine

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• Dot (4966)
• [2008-07-05 8:08]

HI Joni
A great action shot, the dog is so sharp it feels like you could reach out and touch him.
A good composition of the poles, and good dof showing off what the other obstacles to be conquered.
Bravo to Flyte and you.
TFS
Dot

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• Radarflyer (1101)
• [2008-07-06 9:38]

Hi Joni,
Fantastic shot, nice and sharp with great details and colours.
He looks like he is enjoying himself so much.
TFS
Jane

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• billy-m (2287)
• [2008-07-07 2:40]

Hi Joni:)
perfect action shot !!very clear,sharp and beautiful :)
warm regards
biljana

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• jean11-3 (2435)
• [2008-07-08 10:56]

Hello Joni, an excellent action shot, with no blur to speak of at all.
I love the expression on the dog's face, so intent on what it is doing.
Flyte is obviously the right name.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• captainsgirl (6499)
• [2008-07-17 17:20]

Hi Joni,
Great shot, love your POV showing a great shot of the action, nice color satuation and focus. TFS
Donna:o)

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• amir_golipour (312)
• [2008-07-26 21:15]

Hi Joni
very beautiful POV, sharpness, colours, fineness of detail.nicely composed and with perfect focus.
Thanks 4 U
aMiR

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• otherpete (617)
• [2008-08-05 4:23]

I am enjoying your your series of working dog images Joni. These border collies love to work you can see it in their eyes, your friends dog definitely has the glint. Nice image isolating the subject well.

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• Janice (26310)
• [2008-08-09 3:02]

I've seen these dogs on TV - some are so wonderfully trained.
Look at the intense look in his eyes - such a clever dog.
Good PP work seeing you have cloned out a person
BRAVO
JAnice