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Down In The Dumps


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Down In The Dumps
Down In The Dumps
My golden, Emi, had a frown on her face for days after the arrival of the new puppy. I just had to photograph her expression. f8, 1/125s, in-home studio, super white backdrop, 2 flash units, Canon 28-135 USM IS lens, handheld.

Barbara K. Breitsameter

 
 
 

Patricia Marroquin
 

Awwww, poor Emi! I hope she gets to be friends with the pup. Our Golden and Aussie are inseparable! However, they are only 1 year apart. How old is Emi? This is an incredibly beautiful shot, Barbara. You are such a master at this!


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July 13, 2003

 

Jean Papo
  This is gorgeous, and that expression is priceless! Where do you get the backdrops and knowledge to set up a home studio? All your pictures are fantastic!


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July 13, 2003

 

Tracy Kraljev
  Absolutely gorgeous ! I don't know what I want first; a golden or that super white backdrop ! Bravo !!


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July 13, 2003

 
- Evy Johansen

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  What a fabulous shot, Barbara!!! and a BEAUTIFUL dog!


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July 13, 2003

 

Rick Joyce
  This is now and always has been one of the great photos on the sites.


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July 13, 2003

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Awwwww. Poor baby!! Pouting, I assume??
So cute..Hope she's happier by now!!


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July 14, 2003

 

June Marie Sobrito
  Absolutely priceless! She needs to be babied a bit! Super work!


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July 14, 2003

 

Joy Brown
  Another amazing dog portrait, Barbara - the detail and expression are awesome!


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July 14, 2003

 

Shirley L. Carpenter
  Excellent image here Barbara........Looks like a winner to me.........


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July 14, 2003

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Excellent shot!!! I hope you gave her extra TLC????


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July 14, 2003

 

Lori Ditlefsen
  Excellent work Barbra! Great photo! Jean P. I have found backdrops at Kits Camera, as well as light set ups.


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July 14, 2003

 

Barbara K. Breitsameter
  Thank you everyone! No need for concern about Emi; she got over the shock of the puppy in about 2 weeks. Four months later they are friends and sometimes are found napping together.

Jean P. I used a super white roll background paper. It is ideal to photograph with, however dogs don't always like because they can slip easily.


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July 14, 2003

 

Jean Papo
  Thanks, Barbara! Love your photos!


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July 14, 2003

 

Carl D. Miller
  Definitely caught a mood here! Great shot.


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July 14, 2003

 

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  All I Can Say Is "Awwwwwwwwww!"


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July 19, 2003

 

Grayce Pedulla Dillon
  toooooo cute! She'll adjust. Good capture.


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August 06, 2003

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Barb, Great photo. Poor Emi, She feels rejected. They will be friends in no time at all. Kathy S.


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August 06, 2003

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats, Barbara!


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August 14, 2003

 

Carl D. Miller
  Congrats! Great to see this in the finals.


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August 14, 2003

 

Jennifer Bulsza
  Congrats Barbara!!!! :)


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August 14, 2003

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congrats! Well deserved!


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August 14, 2003

 

Jean Papo
  Congratulations, Barbara! You always manage to capture such expressive faces from your dog shots...it's a real pleasure to see them!!!!!! Thanks!


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August 14, 2003

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Congrats Barbara!


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August 15, 2003

 

Dolores Neilson
  YOu caught Emi's emotions expertly!! So well done, Barbara!! Makes me want to throw my arms around her and reassure her she will always be loved! Congrats on a superb portrait!


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August 15, 2003

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Barbara, Congrats! Well deserved. It is such a great photo. Kathleen Struckle


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August 15, 2003

 

Gunther Allen
  Barbara- Your the best at animal portraits, and this one is beautiful! - Best of Luck in the finals! -G


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August 15, 2003

 

Kathleen Clemons
  I agree with Gunther! :) Congrats!


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August 15, 2003

 

Patricia Marroquin
  I think we'll be seeing Emi again! Congrats, Barbara!


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August 15, 2003

 

Jill Battaglia
  Congrats again Barbara! A winning photo of your beloved friend.


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June 15, 2004

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations Barbara! You have great animal portraits!


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June 15, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  Congrats on your finalists! -K


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June 15, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  Congrats!!


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June 15, 2004

 

Angela K. Wittmer
  I love this shot... wasnt this a finalist a while back? I thought I remember seeing it... did you remake it?? Congrats!


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June 15, 2004

 

Barbara K. Breitsameter
  I want to apologize for the error made on my part. I resubmitted this image after the death of my beloved golden in this photo, never rechecking if it placed, which it did in July 2003. Thank you Angela for letting me know and drawing this to my attention. I have just written BP to let them know of my error and to remove it from this months finals.

Barbara


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June 15, 2004

 

zcaley
  What a GREAT shot Barbara! Just priceless and immensely well done! Congrats on a fine photo! And congrats on being selected finalist and the best of luck with this one! Hope to see it in the winners circle!
All the best to you too:+)


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June 15, 2004

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  My mom and dad raised goldens for show. My favorite was Bunny. Your image reminded me of her. What a wonderful photo of a truly great dog (I'm sorry/glad she has gone to the big pack in the sky)! Congrats!


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June 16, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  what a SUPERBE photo!! as Patricia says "This is an incredibly beautiful shot, Barbara. You are such a master at this!
" and it´s so very true! Congratulations!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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June 16, 2004

 

Lori Ditlefsen
  cograts on the win Barbara! Good for you!


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June 17, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congrats Barbara!


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June 17, 2004

 

Angela K. Wittmer
  I didnt mean for you to contact BP re it... I just thought I had seen it somewhere. I am so sorry for your loss, its always hard to lose a friend.

Best of everything

Angie


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June 18, 2004

 
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