I think this was my best looking model EVER

smelltheglove

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c&c gratefully accepted

Pigwidgeon

love 3 and 4 great shots!

RichyX

Great expression in the first shot, lovely eyes too.
The second shot reminds me of a monster from some 80's scifi or horror film!

Are the dogs ears are naturally like that?
Not sure I've seen one where the ears sit on the dogs head in such a way.

smelltheglove

Thats his little inquisitive face, he's only a baby.

Ricky91t

Wow great shots,i see you're making the most of the f/1.8 aperture on the 50mm?

No.2 is the only weaker image of them as its slightly soft on the eyes focused more on the eyebrows?

Still can't fault them i'd be very happy if they were photos of my dog

Nice puppy too

challengemaster

I think I'd agree on it being your best model :pac:

Background seems to ruin the shots for me. Great photos otherwise.

samhail

sure anyone with those puppy dogs eyes could make a photo great !

I like the last one most, since (s)he isnt looking at the camera. gives a deeper picture.
also could try an light outer glow of white on your copyright to make it stand out a bit more (espicially in pic 3)

Sleepy

C&C from my partner "awwhh look!!!"

Followed by - "Can we get a dog like that?"

So if you're taking them as commercial shots - job done!

shepthedog

I really like this set with 2 and 3 being the stand out shots... Really well lit and what a cool little subject..

smelltheglove

Well this little baby is in need of a home, he is currently being fostered by friends of ben, I have a dof with them and saw him and asked could I take his picture as he is so gorgeous. Pics should appear on their new website when it is finished.

I agree with the soft focus on the eyes in no 2 ricky, still getting used to the nifty, is it me or does it not hold focus for long? and puppies move fast!

I cant decide on a sig, I want one but they just dont feel right to me at all. I'll decide one day.

AnimalRights

I like the shots and I was just going to say I wasn't mad on the cropping until I read your 2nd post which said they were for a website and then I got your drift.
The pup certainly gives my Gucci a run for her money as cutest dog though!

AnCatDubh

Well I think i should ban you or infract you for false advertising in your thread title (except Cabansail or Calina would probably reverse it anyways so not much point really).

I don't know much about pet photography but i think these are aesthetically really nice work. Well done.

If that guy needs a home and those pics go up on a web site then he'll move quicker than the eye can see - of course then you are going to have a queue of strays at your front door looking for their photographs to be taken!

Technically you've gotten the light right, the focus right on most (2 i think was mentioned) and you've gotten some really nice angles and close ups.

Good work.

Borderfox

3rd one is superb

City-Exile

I think the 4th is the best.
Cropping the ear in the 3rd ruins it for me.

sceptre

I love the shots, especially 3

kensutz

Agree with City Exile. The crop is a bit too tight for number 3. Still very good pics.

smelltheglove

Thanks guys. Number 3 hasnt been cropped at all, actually I dont think any of those were, still getting used to the limitations of the 50mm and number 3 the pup just lifted his head.

I am so glad he doesnt live here with me because I wwould be over run with pics of him. I'm delighted with so many good responses, thanks guys.