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Seal?
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Copyright: Frank De Cock (Dingo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2879 W: 368 N: 2718] (11723)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-30
Categories: Daily Life, Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0L IS USM, @ ISO 400, B+W Circular Polarizer MRC
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): German Shepherds 2, My photos >= 30 and < 40 points [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-03 11:20
Viewed: 268
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Not a real seal obviously, but in Dutch seal is translated as zeehond, which literally means sea-dog. As Dingo was in and out of the sea a lot last Saturday, I think that's an appropriate title ☺^☺.

I'll include a couple of bonus shots in the workshop section here and here.

He looks a bit sad here, doesn't he? Well, I guess he was thinking "Why does it take him so long to throw my beloved frisbee in the water?". If only pets could speak...

Tech talk

Slight crop from the bottom and left hand side.

Downsized for tl as per usual, framed with a recorded PS action. Added signature.

Adjustment layers for levels and curves, though only minor adjustments were made.

jvachon, perryhooter, Beger, Refugee, lilimih33, wilth, Janice, Hendrika has marked this note useful
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What a beautiful creature.
GRACE

" alles " mooi ( en best wel grappige kop )
maar rechts mocht er voor de compositie toch nog
een stukje af.

Foto met de waterdruppels vind ik geweldig !
Geeft zichzelf een "klets om de oren" ;-)

Zwem-foto niet echt m'n smaak : Dingo lijkt hier meer
op een afgerichte muskusrat ( sorry Dingo ...)

TFS
Groetjes
Jan

hello Frank,
What a great shot of Dingo.
Wonderful colour and detail in a well composed shot. Good notes and other shots also. Dingo seems to really love chasing that frisbee. I love the expression on his face.
TFS, Joni

Hello Frank!

Dingo is also a very good model, as he seems to wait patiently after you to complete your set up and take your photo before moving further. His look however seems to invite you to make it fast although (^_^)

Textbook composition and DOF. Effective work once again. Well done.
Robert

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  • S-moon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 255 W: 29 N: 240] (1559)
  • [2008-09-03 12:36]

Hi Frank,

Beautiful!! Clarity, sharpness, lighting, composition all very good!
Well done!

TFS Greetings Simone

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2008-09-03 12:53]

Bonjour Frank,
Quel magnifique animal! Un regard un peu triste en effet!
J'aime beaucoup la composition décentrée et l'harmonie colorée avec le rappel en douceur des couleurs de Dingo dans le bas de l'arrière-plan. Excellente acuité!
Je pense que ton chien n'a pas besoin de parler, tu sembles le comprendre merveilleusement!
Bravo! Annie

Hi Frank, I have just finished reading an on line news article from New Zealand where wild life officers are trying to locate some dogs which attacked 19 fur seal pups. Love the look of intensity and the crop and colour nicely achieved.
David

PS thanks for the skyscraper PPS too, wouldn't get me up there :)

Merhaba
Perfect eyes. Good views.
Well done. Thanks for sharring.

Kerem

Hello Frank

I know that look! I used to have two adroable German Shepherds and what adorable dogs they were, I love the warmth in the eyes here and the good sharp detail on his coat. A very nicely balanced shot with great eye contact and good lighting. Lovely post.

TFS regards Helen

P.S. I now have a chocolate labrador and an American Bulldog... I do tend to prefer larger breeds :-)

Hello Frank!
Perfect detail and clarity in your picture!
Lovely portrait, nice colours, good light!
Excellent perspective!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1520 W: 1 N: 143] (12288)
  • [2008-09-04 3:37]

Ik vermoed dat hij iets zwaarder
beworden is ..of hij zet zijn
haar recht door het water ! MOOI

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  • sande Silver Star Critiquer [C: 23 W: 0 N: 0] (273)
  • [2008-09-04 4:04]

Wat kan ik zeggen. Prachtig scherp en door de compositie komt ie zo op me af.Mooi hoor.

Gr Ben

I love portrait photography.

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  • Quark Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1466 W: 10 N: 29] (66)
  • [2008-09-05 6:30]

Superb ! What a strong portrait ! !

Wonderful dog .
Good prespective.
Very nice colours.
Regards
hikmet

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 44 N: 470] (1743)
  • [2008-09-05 15:55]

Great looking dog, great portrait and great shot.
I like to composition and light/color details of this one. Good sharpness and depth.
The "bonus" shots make for a great series too. I had a little mutt that used to love water, frisbees, balls too, this brings back nice memories of my time with him too.
TFS,
Wilt

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3155 W: 238 N: 7042] (28411)
  • [2008-09-07 17:30]

Dingo would love to live at my house Frank. But I can imagine how sandy the floors would get with him coming in and out...
Do you know what else a seadog is, apart from various seals or similar marine mammals?
It's also a very experienced sailor.
And a FOGBOW: A faint white or yellowish arc-shaped light, similar to a rainbow, that sometimes appears in fog opposite the sun.
But I think your description is best.
And he's sad because you're a bit slow at throwing the frisbee into the water. Come on Dad!!
He's looking at beautiful as ever Frank
A big hug for him please from me. . .
Janice

Nou ja maakt het lekker makkelijk voor me Frank:

prachtig portret van je oplettende zee-hond.

TFS
Els

Piekny portret psa. Piekny pies z madrymi i bystrymi oczami. Bardzo podoba mi sie to zdjecie. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

I like this one. :)

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