Miss Molly! [Contest Finalists May 2008]
Uploaded: May 25, 2008 13:28:39
Daytime, sunny, indoors, studio strobes, 3:1 ratio. Canon EF 17-40mm F4L, Manual mode, AF AI One Shot, ISO 100, F/8, 1/100sec, f/l 32mm, tripod, processed from RAW.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Michelle L. Frick May 25, 2008
Oh Miss Molly is gorgeous!!! Fabulous separation on the black bg James - her ears look soooooo soft and silky! Terrific lighting and I love her collar! I like, I like! Can you tell? #928757James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008
You make me smile Michelle. I was praying you would see this and comment. I was very happy with the outcome but, I needed some input. Thank you, thank you. James #5976210James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008
I also think your title fits better for this shot. So away I go to change it. Thanks Shell. James #5976213Anita Hogue May 25, 2008
Gorgeous portrait of your Molly, James! Fabulous detail! #5976531James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008
Thank you Anita. Your comments mean alot. Thanks for taking the time. James #5976536Sam Britt May 25, 2008
Beautiful dog portrait, James. Great lighting. #5976613James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008
Thank you so much Sam. James #5976633Amber J. Skene May 25, 2008
So cute!! Adorable dog. Love how the black bg is seperated. Wonderful color, lighting, and clarity. #5977136James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008
Thank you Amber, I really appreciate your kind words. James #5977185Stefania Barbier May 25, 2008
GORGEOUS animal and capture!!! #5977298Evy Johansen May 25, 2008
Beautiful dog and so well captured, James!! #5977412James N. Carpenter May 26, 2008
Thank you Stefania and Evy, I appreciate you stopping by. James #5977982Nadine A. Lewis May 26, 2008
EXCELLENT doggie portrait, James!!! LOVE the lighting and shadows!!! <>< #5979659James N. Carpenter May 27, 2008
Thank you Nadine, your kind words mean a great deal. James #5984981Amy E. Schneider May 27, 2008
Terrific portrait lighting James. Molly is such a great model. Did you make that calendar yet?Deon May 28, 2008
James this is one of the best pet portraits I have ever seen. Awesome lighting and pose. Excellent work. #5988461April Riggs May 28, 2008
So cute! #5988597James N. Carpenter May 31, 2008
Amy, Deon and April. Thank you all so much. No Amy I haven't, just being lazy. Thanks again. James #6000631Jenny D May 31, 2008
Cute doggy portrait! #6001860James N. Carpenter May 31, 2008
Thank you Jen. James #6002211Lynn Haack June 07, 2008
Such a dignified look...and what an outstanding portrait of this beautiful dog!! Lynn #6032129Tiia Vissak June 08, 2008
a beautiful portrait! #6033673James N. Carpenter June 08, 2008
Thank you Lynn and Tiia for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Your words of encouragement mean alot. James #6033920Bill Knaps June 08, 2008
Beautiful portrait James. Congrats on the well deserved Ep. Bill #6035415James N. Carpenter June 08, 2008
Thanks Bill, I appreciate your kind words. James #6035679Christian Rosito June 08, 2008
This is an amazing pet portrait, excellent capture James! #6035759William C. Raco June 08, 2008
What a beautiful pup portraitVladan D. Djordjevic June 08, 2008
Wonderful portrait with great lighting, color and details. #6035790Sue McLeod June 08, 2008
WOW James! This is a wonderful portrait! Love the lighting & well, just everything (including Miss Molly)! :) #6035990James N. Carpenter June 08, 2008
Christian, Willian, Vladen and Sue. Thank you all for your super comments. I appreciate you taking the time. Means alot. James #6036082Susie Peek-Swint June 10, 2008
Miss Molly is beautiful James ~ lovely portrait with good colour balance ~ great shot! #6041384James N. Carpenter June 14, 2008
Thank you Susie, Your comments mean the world to me. You have a tremendous talent. Thanks again. James #6060050Inge S. Lasmana June 19, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, James! #6078391Christian Rosito June 19, 2008
Congratulations James, a beauty! #6078412Sharon F. Morris June 19, 2008
Beautiful image and dog. Congrats James on your finalist. #6078523Tiia Vissak June 19, 2008
Congratulations! #6078626Melissa G. Meiselman June 19, 2008
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, James!!! This dog is really beautiful!! #6079403Michelle L. Frick June 19, 2008
Good golly Miss Molly has done it again! Congratulations James!!! #6079516Deborah Lewinson June 19, 2008
Congratulations, James! Miss Molly is a beautiful finalist!Debby #6081753
Deb Koskovich June 19, 2008
Congrats on this awesome finalist, James. #6081760Sam Britt June 19, 2008
Congratulations, James! #6082076Amy E. Schneider June 19, 2008
Good Golly--Miss Molly! Congratulations on the finalist...your going to have to buy her a diamond studded collar pretty soon...she's becoming quite a super star! Amy:) #6082163Colleen Farrell June 19, 2008
Fabulous portrait, James! Congratulations on your finalist! #6082493Amber J. Skene June 19, 2008
Congrats! A well deserved finalist! #6082595Stefania Barbier June 19, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FINALIST #6082861Judy V. Kennamer June 20, 2008
Totally gorgeous!!!! A big CONGRATS on your Finalist! #6084075James N. Carpenter June 20, 2008
Inge, Christian, Sharon, Tiia, Melissa, Shell, Deb, Deb, Sam, Amy, Collen, Amber, Stefania and Judy. WOW!!! You guys are wonderful. Thank you so much for your kind words. Too funny Amy, Hmmm! its an idea though. Lucky for me dog bones keep my model happy. Lol. Thank you all again. Means alot. James #6084788Candy Avera June 20, 2008
This is just wonderful!! Congratulations. #6085050Erica Murphy June 20, 2008
Congratulations James!! Miss Molly is a beauty!! #6085341James N. Carpenter June 20, 2008
Thank you Candy and Erica for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. James #6085634Debbi Smirnoff June 21, 2008
I just joined the club and was immediately attracted to Molly's image!! Fabulous!! Would you mind sharing the lighting placement and softbox use or ?? what you used for it?Martie Last June 21, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved recognition for this fantastic dog portrait. I'm a FAN! #6091490James N. Carpenter June 22, 2008
Thank you so much Debbi and Marti. Debbi, I used a shoot thru panel on my main at F/8 and a silver umbrella on my fill at F/2.6 for a 3:1 ratio. Both my lights were placed above her head and angled about at her chest, 45 degrees off her left and right. Hope that helps. Cheers. #6092626Debbi Smirnoff June 22, 2008
Yes, Thanks so much!James N. Carpenter June 22, 2008
Your quite welcome Debbi, if I can help you in any way don't hesitate to E-mail me. Cheers #6093742Debbi Smirnoff June 22, 2008
Is this about right James? http://www.flickr.com/photos/52205665@N00/2601137473/Thanks
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Michelle L. Frick June 30, 2008
Go Molly! Go Molly! WTG James! You already know I love this (and all) shot of Molly! #6126913Datha Y. Thompson July 01, 2008
LOVE this James!!! BIG Congrats to you on your HM!!!!!!!! WTG :0) #6130124James N. Carpenter July 02, 2008
Thanks so much Shell and Datha. Very exciting. I appreciate you taking the time. James #6133328Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 14, 2008
WOW, Beautiful dog and FANTASTIC portrait!James N. Carpenter July 15, 2008
Thank you Peaches, your kind words mean the world. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment. James #6181505Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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