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My Best Friend

© Lisa B. McLain

My Best Friend

Uploaded: August 20, 2004 21:08:47

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Bounced Flash, 125 Sec. auto setting, BW

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Amanda Price August 20, 2004

How cute! I love her expression! I couldn't tell what she was doing at first because there isn't enough contrast between the dog and the background, but other than that, it's a precious photo! #160425

Kelly Abernathy level-classic August 21, 2004

This is precious! Wonderful capture Lisa! -K #725219

Lisa B. McLain August 21, 2004

Thanks for your comments, Not sure how to tackle the problem of the contrast issue, I tried a little bit of play with it, and took the shot in color as well, but black dog, pretty white child,,and it's really difficult to balance the light any suggestions? Would a reflector help with this type of thing?
The dog is my 5 year old lab the child, my 2 year old grandaughter, she often poses offers up some great poses with our dogs but the are all three,, JUST as black .. as night.. so it's really hard to get good shots. would love to hear your comments. also posting two of the same shot, one in color and one adjusted contrast.
PS I posted this once and it did not show up so if this shows up double my apologies. #725239

Amanda Price August 21, 2004

Lisa, the second one is just so cute too!! It's clear that she adores that dog! I like the composition of the first one better though. Do you know how to work with Photoshop? I think with just a little cloning, you could make the dog stand out more. As for suggestions, I would love to see these two bathed in window light! It would bring out just the right amount of sheen in the dog's coat, but some of his details would show up too. :)

I'm not a pro by any means, so I hope this helps! #726105

Amanda Price September 14, 2004

Aww, CONGRATS on this cutie-pie of a photo!!! I'm glad the judges were able to see what I saw! :) #779354

Michael S. Swaffar September 14, 2004

Congrats Lisa!! #780434

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