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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 8/15/2006
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perfecto--keep these great shots coming!
--Jan
(tail and ear cropping a sensitive subject with the pooches; do they ever get to vote?)
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55797} 8/15/2006
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Hello Doyle!
A lovely dalmatianportrait from the dogshow. Beautiful look in the eyes that seem to follow the handler so closely.
When showing dogs they do learn to follow each move you make being attentive to movements and little words. When there´s a special bond between the handler and the dog it really presents itself much better than if being showed by a stranger.
Now I babble as your photo brings back so many memories:-)
Best wishes,
Annemette
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/15/2006
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Thanks Jan . . . and I agree . . . tail and ear cropping are sensitive and volatile subjects by people who are strongly for and strongly against them. My intention was to take no stand either way . . . just display the photos and re-affirm my support for the pooches who all give soooo much to us! Since it's not a proper forum for that discussion . . . we'll agree to enjoy the pictures and everyone can tell me how to make them better ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/15/2006
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Annemette: That the photo brings back memories and elicits good feelings make me feel very good about it! Thanks!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Linda Bique
{K:73220} 8/15/2006
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Very nice animal portrait Doyle, the DOF is excellent, the light and exposure are really nice with great details in the whites...very well captured!!:)
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 8/15/2006
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Yes, the ear is all there, and there is a lovely echo of the dog's colours in the gentleman's clothes.
John
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 8/15/2006
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Wonderful image and very great exposure, details and colors, wishing you all of the best my friend
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/15/2006
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Thanks Linda! Very nice comments to hear!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/15/2006
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Thanks John . . . Gotta hate it when the camera crop is wrong whether it's from a last minute move made by the subject or an oversight by the photographer. Happens from time to time . . . but not this time ;)!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/15/2006
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Thank you so much Rashed!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ivonne *
{K:8649} 8/15/2006
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Wonderful image Doyle. Great details and colors, Regards, Ivonne :)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/15/2006
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Thanks Ivonne!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Wouter van Noort
{K:4357} 8/15/2006
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Another fine image. Great expression. What i like if the flow inside the image: from the gentlemans arm and hand, via the dogs ear to the essential part, the eyes.
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Mohsen Bayramnejad
{K:21827} 8/15/2006
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Nicely done....
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andree lerat
{K:17140} 8/15/2006
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Fantastic capture of the relationship Doyle. I so love dogs. They are my favorite people. ;) Andree
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Laura Spell
{K:24080} 8/15/2006
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A fine looking Dalmatian. He seems intent on the master. I suppose the guy had a treat for him. The placement of the hands and arms act as a great lead to the dog's head. Good work Doyle!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:151892} 8/16/2006
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Oh, Doyle, this one is beautiful...the dog's expression and the placement of the man's hands...
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Fatemeh Rahimi
{K:13523} 8/16/2006
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as Joh said there is a nice similarity between the dog's colors and the man's clothes!
nice one!
bravo Doyle!
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13535} 8/16/2006
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Oh, Doyle, what a wonderful image! A great entry into the 'Frienship' project! A top notch image!
Cheers
Phil
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Marcus Armani
{K:36597} 8/16/2006
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Wow what a beautiful dog, I love the eyes looking up almost in admiration of his master, this is a perfect shot, and yes lets not cut the dogs ear off :) excellent..
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks so much Wouter . . . and I couldn't agree more - the flow is an integral and positive element in this image!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Mohsen!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Andree! "They are my favorite people." (With apologies to dogs for the comparison no doubt!)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Laura . . . and you're right . . . in my opinion . . . the flow from arms to dog to eye seem to be a big part of the composition.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks so much Shirley . . . you're very kind!! The hands . . . and arms . . . seem to make for a good flow for the eye of the viewer to be drawn into the seen (To the dalmation's eye) and was a major reason for the crop I chose. Apparently it was successful since it's now been mentioned at least three times! I'm glad you enjoyed this!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks again Fatemeh!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Phil!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Marcus . . . at least you of all people know how annoying a telephoto shot is when the animal MOVES without warning and ruins your shot. Of course . . . If I can't do a dog I guess birds would NEVER happen! ;) I appreciate the comment, of course.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:151892} 8/16/2006
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You are welcome, Doyle!:)
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Mary Slade
{K:40918} 8/16/2006
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Now this is a brilliant image. The eye of that dog is striking. And the hand that holds him wonderful.
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Ioannis Tilkas
{K:1023} 8/16/2006
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I love this one it is just fantastic
excellent 7/7
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Michele Carlsen
{K:143690} 8/16/2006
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You have caught the momment in time , that look of devotion in this animals eyes ! Excellent Doyle! I also enjoyed your words about how this friendship makes life so much easier and fun !
It's got to be a 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michele~
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Hanggan Situmorang
{K:37830} 8/16/2006
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Superb capture, Doyle. Beautiful moment! I really like his melancholic expression. Well done!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks so much Mary!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Gentian . . . very kind of you to look and especially kind for you to take even more time to comment. I appreciate it!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Michele . . . always nice to have your comments, my friend!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks so much Hanggan!! I appreciate the comment very much!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Carlen Schmidt
{K:6955} 8/16/2006
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To me the composition is what stands out in this photo. For some reason it sends me back in time in my mind. I want to apply some sepia to this photo, I think it would look nice...
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Carlen! I agree and got lucky with the posture . . . it was shot from a distance but the crop was a clear choice and I agree -- it's amazing . . . though also a tad bit of luck. Not sure about the sepia tones and since I'm not at home I can't really check it now but, then again, the brown on the dalmation is "sepia-sque" already (I KNOW it . . . I just made that word up). A quick look at the picture desaturated and I think I get the idea of what you were seeing though. The suit showing and silver chain seem to be reminescent of a earlier era of bygone days and, you're right, the best way to echo that era is through sepia toned shots to add the feel of the image to the presentation of the image. Frankly the shot could have been made in 1904 or today . . . it's a bit timeless because the fashion changes for men were not as rapid and the men's cuffs even less of an issue. Thanks for the comments . . . I love when you make me think.....now to go home and check out the sepia later!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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By the way . . . I attached the desat image for you to see what I saw.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Carlen Schmidt
{K:6955} 8/16/2006
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You articulated what I was trying to say, so thank you. I could play around in paint shop pro and see what I come up with. The sepia tool in psp is poor though. I could edit photos in my nikon to sepia and they turned out great, but I tend to dislike the tones that program creates.
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Carlen Schmidt
{K:6955} 8/16/2006
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Here is something of what I had in mind.
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41676} 8/16/2006
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Perfect exposure and a great expressio captured - very well done Doyle!
Joggie
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Joggie! I appreciate the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Engy Farahat
{K:11591} 8/17/2006
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Magnificent composition Doyle. excellent cropping.
fabulous colors. and good clarity. 7++
I like it..
ng..
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 8/17/2006
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oh, doyle - his eyes. it makes me want to cry. what a loving and intelligent dog. thank you for this - this photo is a REAL gift.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/18/2006
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Thanks so much Ng....
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:100828} 8/18/2006
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Thanks Jessie . . . I had replied earlier . . . but that reply is now gone after yesterday's issues...... But I find your comment to be uncommonly kind and wanted to be certain you knew I had thanked you for it!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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