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Molly Brown!


 
  Miss Molly!
Miss Molly!
Daytime, sunny, indoors, studio strobes, 3:1 ratio. Canon EF 17-40mm F4L, Manual mode, AF AI One Shot, ISO 100, F/8, 1/100sec, f/l 32mm, tripod, processed from RAW.

James N. Carpenter

 
 
 

Michelle L. Frick
 

Oh Miss Molly is gorgeous!!! Fabulous separation on the black bg James - her ears look soooooo soft and silky! Terrific lighting and I love her collar! I like, I like! Can you tell?


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May 25, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  You make me smile Michelle. I was praying you would see this and comment. I was very happy with the outcome but, I needed some input. Thank you, thank you. James


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May 25, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  I also think your title fits better for this shot. So away I go to change it. Thanks Shell. James


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May 25, 2008

 

Anita Hogue
  Gorgeous portrait of your Molly, James! Fabulous detail!


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May 25, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Anita. Your comments mean alot. Thanks for taking the time. James


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May 25, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful dog portrait, James. Great lighting.


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May 25, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you so much Sam. James


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May 25, 2008

 

Amber J. Skene
  So cute!! Adorable dog. Love how the black bg is seperated. Wonderful color, lighting, and clarity.


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May 25, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Amber, I really appreciate your kind words. James


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May 25, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  GORGEOUS animal and capture!!!


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May 25, 2008

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Beautiful dog and so well captured, James!!


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May 25, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Stefania and Evy, I appreciate you stopping by. James


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May 26, 2008

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  EXCELLENT doggie portrait, James!!! LOVE the lighting and shadows!!! <><


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May 26, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Nadine, your kind words mean a great deal. James


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May 27, 2008

 

Amy E. Schneider
  Terrific portrait lighting James. Molly is such a great model. Did you make that calendar yet?
I really like this shot of her. She is a beautiful dog.


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May 27, 2008

 

Deon
  James this is one of the best pet portraits I have ever seen. Awesome lighting and pose. Excellent work.


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May 28, 2008

 

April Riggs
  So cute!


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May 28, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Amy, Deon and April. Thank you all so much. No Amy I haven't, just being lazy. Thanks again. James


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May 31, 2008

 

Jenny D
  Cute doggy portrait!


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May 31, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Jen. James


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May 31, 2008

 

Lynn Haack
  Such a dignified look...and what an outstanding portrait of this beautiful dog!! Lynn


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June 07, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  a beautiful portrait!


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June 08, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Lynn and Tiia for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Your words of encouragement mean alot. James


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June 08, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Beautiful portrait James. Congrats on the well deserved Ep. Bill


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June 08, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thanks Bill, I appreciate your kind words. James


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June 08, 2008

 

Christian Rosito
  This is an amazing pet portrait, excellent capture James!


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June 08, 2008

 
- William C. Raco

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  What a beautiful pup portrait
Excellent light and color, James


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June 08, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Wonderful portrait with great lighting, color and details.


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June 08, 2008

 

Sue McLeod
  WOW James! This is a wonderful portrait! Love the lighting & well, just everything (including Miss Molly)! :)


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June 08, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Christian, Willian, Vladen and Sue. Thank you all for your super comments. I appreciate you taking the time. Means alot. James


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June 08, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Miss Molly is beautiful James ~ lovely portrait with good colour balance ~ great shot!


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June 10, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Susie, Your comments mean the world to me. You have a tremendous talent. Thanks again. James


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June 14, 2008

 

Inge S. Lasmana
  Congratulations on your finalist, James!


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June 19, 2008

 

Christian Rosito
  Congratulations James, a beauty!


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June 19, 2008

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Beautiful image and dog. Congrats James on your finalist.


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June 19, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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June 19, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, James!!! This dog is really beautiful!!


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June 19, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Good golly Miss Molly has done it again! Congratulations James!!!


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June 19, 2008

 
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  Congratulations, James! Miss Molly is a beautiful finalist!

Debby


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June 19, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  Congrats on this awesome finalist, James.


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June 19, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, James!


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June 19, 2008

 

Amy E. Schneider
  Good Golly--Miss Molly! Congratulations on the finalist...your going to have to buy her a diamond studded collar pretty soon...she's becoming quite a super star! Amy:)


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June 19, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  Fabulous portrait, James! Congratulations on your finalist!


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June 19, 2008

 

Amber J. Skene
  Congrats! A well deserved finalist!


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June 19, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FINALIST


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June 19, 2008

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Totally gorgeous!!!! A big CONGRATS on your Finalist!


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June 20, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Inge, Christian, Sharon, Tiia, Melissa, Shell, Deb, Deb, Sam, Amy, Collen, Amber, Stefania and Judy. WOW!!! You guys are wonderful. Thank you so much for your kind words. Too funny Amy, Hmmm! its an idea though. Lucky for me dog bones keep my model happy. Lol. Thank you all again. Means alot. James


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June 20, 2008

 

Candy Avera
  This is just wonderful!! Congratulations.


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June 20, 2008

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Congratulations James!! Miss Molly is a beauty!!


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June 20, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Candy and Erica for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. James


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June 20, 2008

 

Debbi Smirnoff
  I just joined the club and was immediately attracted to Molly's image!! Fabulous!! Would you mind sharing the lighting placement and softbox use or ?? what you used for it?
WOW!
Debbi


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June 21, 2008

 

Martie Last
  CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved recognition for this fantastic dog portrait. I'm a FAN!


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June 21, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you so much Debbi and Marti. Debbi, I used a shoot thru panel on my main at F/8 and a silver umbrella on my fill at F/2.6 for a 3:1 ratio. Both my lights were placed above her head and angled about at her chest, 45 degrees off her left and right. Hope that helps. Cheers.


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June 22, 2008

 

Debbi Smirnoff
  Yes, Thanks so much!
Debbi


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June 22, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Your quite welcome Debbi, if I can help you in any way don't hesitate to E-mail me. Cheers


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June 22, 2008

 

Debbi Smirnoff
  Is this about right James? http://www.flickr.com/photos/52205665@N00/2601137473/

Thanks
Debbi


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June 22, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Go Molly! Go Molly! WTG James! You already know I love this (and all) shot of Molly!


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June 30, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  LOVE this James!!! BIG Congrats to you on your HM!!!!!!!! WTG :0)


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July 01, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thanks so much Shell and Datha. Very exciting. I appreciate you taking the time. James


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July 02, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WOW, Beautiful dog and FANTASTIC portrait!
HUGE congrats on your HM!


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July 14, 2008

 

James N. Carpenter
  Thank you Peaches, your kind words mean the world. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment. James


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July 15, 2008

 
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