Arlo

[KimC]

This past weekend, one of my K9 friends, asked if I could help him out. His girlfriend wanted a picture for a Christmas card, but he was tardy in getting it accomplished. As they wanted a picture that included his German Shepherd and her Great Dane, I was glad to assist. When I found out the Dane was blue (color), and a senior citizen, I was really looking forward to, and hoping to get a wonderful capture for her. I wasn't disappointed, Arlo was a very special boy and we had a wonderful afternoon. It was a very gloomy day, so I did have to take my flash out. Here's one of Arlo:

[Shadowman]

Nice shot.

[John 2]

That is one beautiful hound. Not called the Apollo of dogs for nothing. Nicely caught expression as well Kim. The BG highlights are a little distracting but your eye soon returns to the dog.

[madcrow]

Good image, nice dog and capture.

[Nat]

Beautiful dog, great color. I love Great Danes. I had two in my lifetime, wonderful gentle giants....Same eyes as my last one (but my Buddy was a brindle also with natural ears).....I miss him so.....the highlights in the sky are a bit too bright, but the grasses and dog are wonderful. Love the aged white around the muzzle.

[bje07]

That is one beautiful hound. Not called the Apollo of dogs for nothing. Nicely caught expression as well Kim. The BG highlights are a little distracting but your eye soon returns to the dog.

I agree with John if you had made a few step on the left it would be better, but with if..... then
Nice expression, the flash is not too visible.

[KimC]

Thanks John

Nice shot.

[KimC]

Thank you John and Jean. I did take some very tight head shots of Arlo for his Mom as well - I try to cover all the bases. The highlights didn't bother me in this one -- the sky was pretty crazy that day with darkness and light. :-)

That is one beautiful hound. Not called the Apollo of dogs for nothing. Nicely caught expression as well Kim. The BG highlights are a little distracting but your eye soon returns to the dog.

I agree with John if you had made a few step on the left it would be better, but with if..... then
Nice expression, the flash is not too visible.

[KimC]

Thank you for commenting Maurice

Good image, nice dog and capture.

[KimC]

Sorry for your loss Natalie -- hopefully the image brought back some nice memories. I love the "white face" too -- a sign of wisdom in dogs. Thanks for your comment.

Beautiful dog, great color. I love Great Danes. I had two in my lifetime, wonderful gentle giants....Same eyes as my last one (but my Buddy was a brindle also with natural ears).....I miss him so.....the highlights in the sky are a bit too bright, but the grasses and dog are wonderful. Love the aged white around the muzzle.

[bnnrcn]

Arlo looks very handsome Kim

[rpcrowe]

Lovely image of Arlo. IMO, the flash added to the interest by producing the small catchlights in Arlo's eyes. Along with selective focus, the flash also helped separate Arlo from the background.

I ordered my Christmas Cards from Vista Print and they have a three day delivery that is not inordinately expensive.
http://www.vistaprint.com/christmas-...EU&xnav=TopNav

You can upload a desired image and try all their numerous combinations. I was quite happy with this year's Christmas Card I did.


The quality of their cards is great!

Here is a possibility of a Christmas Card with Arlo as the subject...


I think that the color of the card compliments the general color of the image. I also like the subject being offset to the side...

If I was your friend, I would have a large canvas print done of this image of Arlo...

BTW: I like dogs with natural ears and have to give credit to the U.K. Kennel Club for their prohibition of docked ears and tails in U.K. competition.

Originally, docked tails and ears were done so that a guard dog in attack mode couldn't be held by the ears or swung by the tail....

[Dave A]

Really pleasing image. I like it.

Dave

[KimC]

Thank you Richard. I used the flash for the catchlights and to fill shadows and I was pleased with the results.

Making Christmas cards is so much fun -- I love yours! And I also like the one you did of Arlo. The owners are going to use an image which includes the two of them, and the shepherd and dane :-) They didn't tell me which one they selected - they are going to send me a card.

Lovely image of Arlo. IMO, the flash added to the interest by producing the small catchlights in Arlo's eyes. Along with selective focus, the flash also helped separate Arlo from the background.

I ordered my Christmas Cards from Vista Print and they have a three day delivery that is not inordinately expensive.
http://www.vistaprint.com/christmas-...EU&xnav=TopNav

You can upload a desired image and try all their numerous combinations. I was quite happy with this year's Christmas Card I did.


The quality of their cards is great!

Here is a possibility of a Christmas Card with Arlo as the subject...


I think that the color of the card compliments the general color of the image. I also like the subject being offset to the side...

If I was your friend, I would have a large canvas print done of this image of Arlo...

BTW: I like dogs with natural ears and have to give credit to the U.K. Kennel Club for their prohibition of docked ears and tails in U.K. competition.

Originally, docked tails and ears were done so that a guard dog in attack mode couldn't be held by the ears or swung by the tail....

[KimC]

thanks Dave!

Really pleasing image. I like it.

Dave