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RESCUE RUSTY!

© Michelle Alton

RESCUE RUSTY!

Uploaded: January 06, 2010

Description


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Rusty is a shelter dog at the Delaware Valley (PA) SPCA, and is currently being fostered by my friend, Cathy, who loves "his bones." On the day we did this photo shoot, she changed his bandana several times to better blend with his surroundings.
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It was November 8, with the harshest midday Autumn sunshine I've ever had to deal with. Rusty is a deep copper bronze, beautiful, sweet Pit Bull. The "hot spots" have been a challenge and I've been working on them for three months now (not constantly...I sleep sometimes).
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 46.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Aimee S. McMaster January 06, 2010

...Rusty is beautiful Michelle...your portrait of him is just lovely...I so admire those who foster dogs & help to get them ready for a permanent home...they have enormous hearts....good luck cute Rusty...Aimee #1223652

Alan L. Borror January 06, 2010

Beautiful portrait of Rusty, Michelle! #8273920

Jack Gaskin January 06, 2010

Beautiful Portrait. Talk about a SAD LOOK !!!!!!

SLEEP IS WAY OVER RATED ANYWAY ........

Happy Shooting
Jack #8273935

Gord MacEachern January 06, 2010

You captured a beautiful portrait Michelle but even more remarkable is you were able to capture Rustys being!
His eyes tell that he has had to deal with a lot in his life!!!! #8273959

Douglas Pignet January 06, 2010

Beautiful capture and lovely dog..Well done. #8273966

Tarun Bose January 06, 2010

Wow! Rusty is sooooo cute. Excellent portrait, Michelle. #8274012

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe January 06, 2010

Handsome fella that he is, this portrait should get him adpoted Michelle. Peace, karen #8274018

Patti Coblentz January 06, 2010

The eyes tell it all...great portrait of this little fellow, Michelle! Your friend is so kind. PS. the yellow bandanna brings our the yellow flicker in his eyes.

Patti #8274059

Jyri Vissak January 06, 2010

Beautiful portrait here! Cool find. #8274082

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 06, 2010

Morning Mickey
Yellow was a great choice ;0)
Rusty is so handsome!!!
You have done a wonderful job pesenting him to the world!
He should have no trouble finding a permanant home
Very Well Done!! #8274084

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 06, 2010

Great capture of this beautiful puppy, Michelle. #8274086

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 06, 2010

Oh Michelle, your descriptions are as marvelous as your images! You have a wonderful portrait here! The leaves in the foreground compliment his coat so well! I hope he gets a good home! #8274194

Mary K. Robison January 06, 2010

As Courtenay says, you chose the perfect setting to highlight Rusty's beautiful copper coat, Michelle.
And you captured "that look" in his eyes...the one that his owner-to-be will not be able to forget or resist. #8274261

Graham Robards January 06, 2010

Your friend chose a flattering colour Michelle to tone in! Very well done indeed!

Great shot! Rusty is a superb looking animal, it really beats me why they are up for adoption.

Best of luck with the hot spots! I hope Rusty finds his "Forever" home soon! ~Pat #8274275

Chua Wee Boo January 06, 2010

Tack sharp & great shot,Michelle! #8274314

Renata Gusciora January 06, 2010

Wonderful portrait,Michelle!Fantastic color and lighting!Beautiful dog! #8274379

Ron McEwan January 06, 2010

Beautiful work and well worth the time you spent on it. He is beautiful and his coat matches the bronze oak leaves in the grass. #8274484

Hal Bambrick January 06, 2010

Very Cool Capture Michelle!!!!!. #8274491

Amy M. Wilson January 06, 2010

Beautiful dog, capture and colors... well done, Michelle!! #8274691

Lynn M. Whitt January 06, 2010

beautiful dog and capture... #8274718

Tiia Vissak January 06, 2010

a lovely portrait! #8274889

Jack Ryan January 06, 2010

Excellent portrait...excellent detail and color...and he certainly seems to be cooperating with you. Nicely done. #8274926

Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 06, 2010

Beautiful tones, clarity and lighting Michelle. Nice story too.
JP #8274948

Melissa Olsen January 06, 2010

Wow...this just jumped right out at me. I for one love the light and color. Great job! #8275161

Monnie Ryan January 06, 2010

Love the lighting and color, Michelle -- glad to know Rusty is getting excellent care. #8275203

Kerry Hill January 06, 2010

What a lovely looking dog, captured beautifully Michelle!! #8275375

Kathy Reeves January 06, 2010

You have captured Rusty beautifully! How wonderful that you help one of God's creatures who can not help themselves. I hope Rusty finds a wonderful home. #8275466

Jim Huffield January 06, 2010

Your talent has brought out the best. Mighty nice portrait of Rusty, Michelle. Jim #8275487

Mike Clime January 06, 2010

Really nice! You really captured the soul of this dog if you look into the eyes! #8275528

Paul E. Earl January 06, 2010

I'd have Rusty in a heartbeat but I am not sure the air travel would do him any good.
A beautiful capture of his gorgeous dog. #8275679

Barbara Waldoch January 06, 2010

He looks lovely, Michelle! Hope he finds a home soon. #8275891

Chris Ebben January 06, 2010

Look at those eyes, he knows he's on a good thing. Hope his new home turns up soon. Your great pet portrait should help to sell his wonderful qualities fast. Good work=^..^= #8275936

Tamara K. Walker level-classic January 06, 2010

Very beautiful dog, wonderfully done. #8276531

Robert K. Bemus level-classic January 06, 2010

Outstanding portrait and well worth all the effort, Michelle...priceless expression!!! #8276571

Margaret R. Barry January 07, 2010

He's beautiful, Michelle. I hope he gets adopted soon! #8276588

Dick W. Wyatt January 07, 2010

Looks good to me.
Nice photo. #8276721

Danny B. Head January 07, 2010

Michelle, a great shot and a great cause. My wife and I also do rescue/foster care for dogs. #8277628

Ellen Hodges January 07, 2010

Gorgeous capture, Michelle!! You did Rusty proud!!!! #8278240

John Connolly January 07, 2010

A delightful capture of this beautiful dog, Michelle! How could anyone resist that face! #8278503

Renee Doyle January 07, 2010

What a beautiful pup Michelle!!! Excellent portrait!! #8278886

Avril Young January 08, 2010

oh he is a darling, awesome portrait of Rusty....and the colour yellow suits him! #8280029

Tammy Espino January 08, 2010

Sweet! #8282517

Tommy E. Burgess January 08, 2010

Very beautiful capture Michelle!! I'd say your hard work has really paid off in this difficult liting situation. Well done! #8282626

William C. Raco level-classic January 09, 2010

Excellent light and color
Such a beautiful pup
I raised a Pit, and I can say he was the most gently, friendly, loving dog I ever had
It's a shame that they have been abused as a breed. #8283540

Ann Coates level-classic January 09, 2010

Rusty is beautiful Michelle. I love his rich colour. Fingers crossed he gets adopted soon. #8284106

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 10, 2010

This Rusty is an awesome doggy, and my friend, you have perfected that expression! Makes one want to just hug him up and keep him! outstanding image! 8o) #8286264

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