rattytatty
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| 06/01/2007 9:02 PM |
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Honest opinions please....
Took these of my friend and her agility dogs...(she also has a new sheltie puppy, but I couldn't get her to be still, so she's not included in the pictures). Of course, when you have dogs as well trained as hers are... getting them to pose is EASY !
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Russ' Pal
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| 06/01/2007 9:17 PM |
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Wow, that first one is FABULOUS!
this is nitpicky, but the second one seems off somehow- maybe because that effect reaches into her hairline? Maybe it's my monitor- but it looks like lines or brush strokes around the edge? |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/01/2007 9:19 PM |
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| LOVE them!! Nice job Nora! |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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rattytatty
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| 06/01/2007 9:20 PM |
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Hmmm... I agree Sarah. Here's the original untouched photo, unframed. |
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Russ' Pal
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| 06/01/2007 9:27 PM |
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It's better to have that space above her head- doesn't look like she's trying to squeeze into the frame.
Unframed it looks more balanced.
These are really excellent! Did you take any of the puppy solo? |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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rattytatty
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| 06/01/2007 9:31 PM |
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| I agree... thanks for the honest critique, Sarah. I took several, but they are all out of focus because he was all over the place! LOL He's a blue merle sheltie and she named him Email (don't ask me why!!) weird, eh? |
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Morgan
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| 06/01/2007 9:36 PM |
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These are great! She has gorgeous dogs! I just love the border collie. 
Did she have a backdrop? |
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-Morgan (Bella's Mommy) |
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Russ' Pal
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| 06/01/2007 9:41 PM |
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I guess that gives new meaning to the phrase "did you see my Email?"
An old friend of mine was a photography major at RIT- I think that's where I learned to be so 'critical'. All that talk about Ansel Adams and zone technique must have rubbed off. |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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rattytatty
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| 06/01/2007 9:42 PM |
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just a blanket...and I "smudged" it some thru photo explosion software... and added some color.
This is who I went to the Decatur, AL dog trial with a few weeks ago. She took three of her dogs and I took Bailey... we roomed together for three days with four dogs. It was quite an experience, but the dogs are SO well behaved you barely knew they were there. Now Bailey? EVERYONE knew he was there! hahaha |
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Morgan
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| 06/01/2007 9:44 PM |
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| Well it looks really good...just like in a studio. You would never know! |
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-Morgan (Bella's Mommy) |
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rattytatty
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| 06/01/2007 9:44 PM |
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| You were not being critical, Sarah. I'm FAR from being a professional, although when I can ever catch my breath and find the time, I want to take some photography classes. I appreciate you being candid with me. I framed these two pictures in 5x7 matching frames and gave them to her. |
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/02/2007 3:59 AM |
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| great pix in my opinion |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
Religion is for people afraid of going to hell,
Spirituality is for people who have already been there. |
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Bama's Mom 1
Terrier Terror
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| 06/02/2007 7:16 AM |
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Posted By rattytatty on 06/01/2007 9:42 PM
just a blanket...and I "smudged" it some thru photo explosion software... and added some color.
This is who I went to the Decatur, AL dog trial with a few weeks ago. She took three of her dogs and I took Bailey... we roomed together for three days with four dogs. It was quite an experience, but the dogs are SO well behaved you barely knew they were there. Now Bailey? EVERYONE knew he was there! hahaha
I knew you were in Alabama for dog trials, but I never did know where. My husband is from Hartselle, about 20 min. from Decatur! Wish I'd asked--I'd have tried to make the trip up to meet you and Bailey
GREAT picturees, too! |
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Trina, mom to Ali & Bama
" ... work can wait another 30 minutes. There are more important things to do. Like throwing sticks."
www.trina4ua.blogspot.com |
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rattytatty
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| 06/02/2007 7:23 AM |
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| Trina - am VERY familiar with Hartselle and surrounding areas. My mom is from Somerville, and I still have loads of family in Alabama. I'll be going back at some point and will definitely alert you next time! |
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DaisysMom
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| 06/02/2007 7:27 AM |
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| Nora!! These pics are great - really great !!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Bama's Mom 1
Terrier Terror
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| 06/02/2007 4:58 PM |
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Posted By rattytatty on 06/02/2007 7:23 AM
Trina - am VERY familiar with Hartselle and surrounding areas. My mom is from Somerville, and I still have loads of family in Alabama. I'll be going back at some point and will definitely alert you next time!
Oh gosh! What a small world it is--and the older I get, the smaller it gets! Please do let me know when you'll be back this way. It will be interesting to discover if I or John know some of your relatives.
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Trina, mom to Ali & Bama
" ... work can wait another 30 minutes. There are more important things to do. Like throwing sticks."
www.trina4ua.blogspot.com |
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bratt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/02/2007 5:03 PM |
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Just beautiful Nora! |
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Debra~KSSM Queen II
Savanna~Princess Easy Street
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rattytatty
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| 06/02/2007 5:11 PM |
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Posted By Bama's Mom 1 on 06/02/2007 4:58 PM
Posted By rattytatty on 06/02/2007 7:23 AM
Trina - am VERY familiar with Hartselle and surrounding areas. My mom is from Somerville, and I still have loads of family in Alabama. I'll be going back at some point and will definitely alert you next time!
Oh gosh! What a small world it is--and the older I get, the smaller it gets! Please do let me know when you'll be back this way. It will be interesting to discover if I or John know some of your relatives.
Trina--the older we get the smaller EVERYthing gets! hahaha (well... most things) |
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Mitzy's Mom
Alpha Feist
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| 06/03/2007 6:45 AM |
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| Very nice photos! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom
www.ratbonerescues.com; www.newrattitude.org |
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Brandy
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/03/2007 11:02 AM |
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| Great photographs. You did an awesome job! |
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PROUD Home Visit Coordinator for Ratbone's Rescue!!
This is Pirate Country, we bleed Purple and Gold!!!!!
GO ECU!!! |
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NavyDvrWife
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| 06/03/2007 12:22 PM |
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Wow - these are really great photos! You did a GREAT job. If I was her, I would be very happy with them. :-) |
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Katie'sMom
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| 06/03/2007 1:15 PM |
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| Nora, the original untouched photo is great just like it is! |
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scrappinrattie
Terrier Terror
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| 06/04/2007 10:18 AM |
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| THOSE ARE GREAT PICS NORA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE THEM |
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~*~Angie~*~
mom to human babie Chelsei-18 Catelyn-16 and Casey (aka bubba)-12....mom to furbabies Molly rt....Daisy black lab
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Paul
Feisty
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| 06/04/2007 10:30 AM |
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WOW! (and you say you're not "professional"---uhhhhh, I think you ARE, and just dont realize it) |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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Dillydog
Rat Royalty
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| 06/04/2007 10:34 AM |
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| AWESOME! Very professional looking to me! I'd be so in-love with the photos if I were her~ they're great. |
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~ Tina ~ |
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