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The Drovers dog for John Connolly

© Graham Robards

The Drovers dog for John Connolly

Uploaded: December 11, 2008

Description

Animals entry:
Click goes the shears mate looking at the intense stare of the Australian working Kelpie.

They differ from the show variety. This dog came from a Kelpie breeder who breeds them to work, it can be seen in the 'eye',the mirror of the soul.

ExposureTime : 1/125Sec
FNumber : F6.3
ExposureProgram : Aperture Priority
ISOSpeedRatings : 400
ExposureBiasValue : EV-0.3
FocalLength : 250.00(mm)




Comments

Graham Robards December 11, 2008

Dedicated to John Connolly

Musical version found HERE

#1049786

Joan E. Hoffman December 11, 2008

What a beautiful Dog!! and... as usual, you picked the PERFECT musical accompaniment! #6878944

Graham Robards December 11, 2008

LOL dear Joan, you are so sweet my dear, thankyou from the bottom of my heart. I had a giggle when I picked the music, was fun!!!! ~Pat #6879150

Aimee C. Eisaman December 11, 2008

Having the music with these shots is so cool! Putting music to a picture sounds like it would be tons of fun! I bet you hear songs in your head when you are out shooting! Anywho...this is a great shot. I love the eyes......captivating! I even like the way you made it seem to hover on the page with shadows and everything! Great Job! :~) #6879637

Graham Robards December 11, 2008

LOL YES, I think of a song as soon as I see the dog, it is so funny, I just love music Aimee.

Thank you so much for your praise, and your kind words, I enjoyed doing this one. ~Pat #6879707

Dale Hardin December 11, 2008

Thanks Pat for this shot and especially the song. Loved it. The look in the eye is wonderful and the tonal quality of the image right on. I like it.

Do have a little trouble with the Comp however at it is clipped in the upper right and is overall too tight on the right side. Would like to see more negative space there. #6879816

Graham Robards December 11, 2008

I'll do it tomorrow,I was thinking the same myself actually Dale,thank you! I shouldn't be too difficult as I have a PSD file uncropped. ~Pat #6879937

John Connolly December 11, 2008

A fabulous portrait of one of my favorite dogs, Pat! The dogs pose, and your detail are superb!
I am humbled by your dedication, and your music selection is just perfect!
Thank you and Graham SO much! #6880613

Ulysses A. Villamin December 11, 2008

Wonderful dog portrait, Pat!!! #6880951

Graham Robards December 11, 2008

Hi there John, I immediately thought of you when I selected this dog to work on as I knew you liked the breed and also John Williamson.

Fantastic that you like it!~Pat #6881257

Graham Robards December 11, 2008

Thankyou UV, very kind of you, thank you again! ~Pat #6881260

Sharon December 12, 2008

Beautiful work!! Gorgeous dog with awesome eyes :) #6885432

Graham Robards December 14, 2008

Gosh thank you so much Sharon! Very nice of you! Pat #6890282

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 17, 2008

What a beautiful Dog! Are his eyes really GREEN? I love his pose, too, Pat! -Laura :) #6904375

Graham Robards December 18, 2008

Hi Here Sis, yes, his eye is really green and the other eye is brown. I don't know whether I like that look or not.

The stare of this dog is really intense! I wish I had eyes that colour though.

I went and took photos of the dogs on Monday night and all I got was noise. I was working on a lovely dog last night but deleted it.

I am expecting a call from Teena tonight, the Mounties say that she will be well enough to continue her journey in a few days!

Thank you for popping in Laura!

Pat 0x0x0x0x0 #6907541


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