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Aloha's First Christmas
Aloha's First Christmas
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Challenge: Pet Portrait II (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: home
Date: Dec 10, 2006
Aperture: f/6.7
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Animals, Studio
Date Uploaded: Dec 10, 2006

 Aloha is a nine month old Great Dane puppy. She was incredibly patient for me, especially since I had to reshoot because the backdrop needed ironing, then reshoot again after I realized my camera date was set to 2005.


Statistics
Place: 22 out of 378
Avg (all users): 6.6148
Avg (commenters): 7.9167
Avg (participants): 6.4697
Avg (non-participants): 6.7536
Views since voting: 1753
Views during voting: 485
Votes: 270
Comments: 28
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 12/20/2006 03:15:45 PM
Incredible shot, should have ribboned!!!!
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 12/20/2006 07:01:40 AM
Thanks for your votes, everyone. This is my best finish so far, and I'm really pleased. The first shot I took (with the date set to 2005) had a better expression on the dog's face, and the arrangement of the lights looked more natural, but this is the best one I could get once I had the date set right. And I had a problem (since fixed) with pictures uploaded to DPC being much darker than what I see on my monitor. So, considering those things, I think 22nd is great!

This is definitely going to be my Christmas card next year!
 12/20/2006 03:14:14 AM
22nd is good but this was a # 1 shot! I stand by my 10!!!!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/19/2006 05:13:35 PM
wow... really cool shot !
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 12/17/2006 06:34:34 PM
this is great i like the blue background too it is very complimentary, dane's are so great
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 12/17/2006 09:36:58 AM
6 - Like this, but a few tweaks could have given it an edge in my opinion. Examples: variation in background color and lighting, more refined crop, especially at the bottom and less grain/noise.
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 12/17/2006 05:42:06 AM
Haha. Poor guy, he looks long-suffering and patient.
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 12/16/2006 05:23:12 PM
Great! What a cutie! Wouldn't change a thing. Like the dark blue in the background.
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 12/16/2006 04:15:41 AM
A nice change from a Santa hat. I gave this a 9 instead of a 10 because there is not enough detail in the eyes.
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 12/15/2006 02:26:52 PM
I think we have a winner! 10
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 12/15/2006 07:48:57 AM
Poor baby, with those lights on him. He is so sweet looking. This has a nice composition and clarity to the overall photo.
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 12/15/2006 06:14:07 AM
Great shot, good use of the lights, very nicely done.
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 12/14/2006 07:22:01 PM
Lol. He is even lit up. What a good sport! 7
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 12/14/2006 12:38:25 PM
Wow you made me laugh! Funny
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 12/14/2006 12:31:15 PM
That is priceless great capture. :)
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 12/14/2006 07:57:20 AM
That is probably one HUGE dog huh? A good look on his face and a funny idea. The thing that bothers me with this image thoug his the background. It almost feels like you cut and pasted him in. The color and darkness dont really seem to be a good match with the dog.
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 12/14/2006 07:21:18 AM
This would be a great cover for a Christmas card! 10
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 12/13/2006 03:52:04 PM
Only cats are supposed to end up this way... cute shot!
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 12/13/2006 01:15:11 PM
Patient dog you have there! Lighting (not the Christmas ones) is a little uneven on the face.
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 12/13/2006 11:19:45 AM
Oh deer. Aloha get paid?
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 12/13/2006 10:32:31 AM
This should be on a Christmas card!!!! Good natured dog!!! Very beautiful dog too!
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 12/13/2006 09:50:10 AM
LOL~! What a funny picture and great expression. -8
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 12/13/2006 09:44:57 AM
So cute!!! This would make a great Christmas card.
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 12/13/2006 06:08:48 AM
That poor baby...lol. Cute dog & idea. Would love to see a touch more detail on the face.
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 12/13/2006 04:32:14 AM
Aloha looking rather sombre. sharp balanced pic tho
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 12/13/2006 03:36:14 AM
Very cute portrait. I like how the christmas lights are adorned around the dog (a Great Dane I think, not sure) like he/she is an ornament or mayhap has been playing mischief and gotten tangled in the lights. The only critique I have is that the right side of the dog's face is not as illuminated as the left side. The left eye is far more visible than the right eye. It would improve the shot greatly if we could see both of the dog's lovely eyes because in portraits that is one area where expressions are captured.
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 12/12/2006 09:06:14 PM
Excellent..... top shot.....Another "9" from me.....
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 12/12/2006 08:21:37 PM
hillarious! this should do well for you
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