Pampered Dog Show Dogs C&C welcomed

[KimC]

Thanks Grahame for your comment on the first one - that's just why I like it. There were four cages all together - like a cube. I thought about doing all 4 -- but truthfully, it was too strong for me, and I didn't like "what it was saying" -- this says the same, but in a softer way IMO.

I didn't realize Fiji considered dogs in that way.

Kim, No 1 is a very powerful and thought provoking image, well done.

I wonder if showing just a bit more of the adjacent cages if their dogs were not in view may also have given another option and emphasis depending upon what you wanted the image to portray?

As for my views on this 'hobby' they are somewhat weighted due to the fact that I live in a country where I would say 85% of dogs are not fed adequately, not treated as pets and never taken to a vet to deal with their ailments, if recognised.

[KimC]

To add to my situation John, I had the 24-70 lens on the D810...

To date, I have found, I have not been happy with any images from that camera where the ISO is above 3500. Do you have experience with it? If so, what has your's been?

Kim,

I'm surprised the D810 couldn't handle the lighting, were you using the same lens on both cameras? I've had m y fair share of lowlight disasters. Nice series.

[KimC]

Thank you for your comment Ken.

Very telling shots and well captured to show the actual bottom line.

[Shadowman]

To add to my situation John, I had the 24-70 lens on the D810...

To date, I have found, I have not been happy with any images from that camera where the ISO is above 3500. Do you have experience with it? If so, what has your's been?

Kim,

Have you updated the firmware? There was a reported issue with the camera's sensor that resulted in noise at low ISO levels.

[rpcrowe]

Kim,
Regarding show dog personalities. When Dandy "wanted to show" there was no Maltese in California who could beat him in the ring. However, occasionally for some reason, he would occasionally take a show off and would not perform well. He always matched to the beat of his own drum...

[William W]

I attended a sanctioned dog show . . .My goal . . . was to capture the environment and it's competitors...

You achieved that goal: that is evidenced by the number of strong emotional responses to the photos that you posted,

WW

[KimC]

Totally understand that Richard. If you can believe it, I have a horse that was the same way in the show ring :-)

Kim,
Regarding show dog personalities. When Dandy "wanted to show" there was no Maltese in California who could beat him in the ring. However, occasionally for some reason, he would occasionally take a show off and would not perform well. He always matched to the beat of his own drum...

[KimC]

Hi Bill. Thank you for that... :-)

You achieved that goal: that is evidenced by the number of strong emotional responses to the photos that you posted,

WW

[KimC]

Thanks for mentioning John. I have updated the firmware once since I purchased it. I'll check again to see if there is another one I should do.

Kim,

Have you updated the firmware? There was a reported issue with the camera's sensor that resulted in noise at low ISO levels.

[William W]

Worth mentioning -

1. Re noise when using High ISO levels: even a partial stop underexposed can and probably will exacerbate the appearance of noise. But using the samples shown here, I think that probably is not an issue as all seem to have nailed the Correct Exposure for the Main Subject. Perhaps Frame #3 is a smidge underexposed, not sure and I would have to see the raw file to be absolutely certain – it is crummy light.

2. Mentioning Crummy Light – the two Black Dogs have been managed very well (apropos Exposure and also Post Production) the low level down-light is often a trap to underexpose leaving the face and eyes in a mud hole and the coat without an adequate depth of hue – you didn’t do that.

3. While on technical matters, the Tv Range was about 1/60s ~1/200s: that’s quite dangerous a range of Shutter Speeds, but doable, obviously. Congratulations are due in respect of your Camera Technique. A fine example is Frame #2 – pulled at: F/5.6 @ 1/60s @ ISO2500. That shot is an example of precision timing apropos Shutter Release as it reveals only a minor movement in the handler’s hand; it is a better example of good camera technique because it appears a relatively tight shot, too – Brava.

WW

[KimC]

Thanks for the additional comments Bill.

This set was taken with my D3S, so getting the correct exposure was doable. The images from the D810 went in the trash. I appreciate your comment about underexposing - that was exactly the case on the D810.- I couldn't get the settings to where they needed to be so they were underexposed; good to know that added to the noise issue for future reference.

1. Re noise when using High ISO levels: even a partial stop underexposed can and probably will exacerbate the appearance of noise. But using the samples shown here, I think that probably is not an issue as all seem to have nailed the Correct Exposure for the Main Subject. Perhaps Frame #3 is a smidge underexposed, not sure and I would have to see the raw file to be absolutely certain – it is crummy light.

Thank you. I have a black puppy and I wanted to be able to take nice images of her; a past mentor taught me how to handle such situations.

2. Mentioning Crummy Light – the two Black Dogs have been managed very well (apropos Exposure and also Post Production) the low level down-light is often a trap to underexpose leaving the face and eyes in a mud hole and the coat without an adequate depth of hue – you didn’t do that.

Yes, that is a dangerous area - especially for me. The less I think about it, the better chance I will be able to handle it; it's even better if I love what I am shooting, as I did on this day. Frame #2 is cropped -- not severe thou - top and left side. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the technical aspects.

3. While on technical matters, the Tv Range was about 1/60s ~1/200s: that’s quite dangerous a range of Shutter Speeds, but doable, obviously. Congratulations are due in respect of your Camera Technique. A fine example is Frame #2 – pulled at: F/5.6 @ 1/60s @ ISO2500. That shot is an example of precision timing apropos Shutter Release as it reveals only a minor movement in the handler’s hand; it is a better example of good camera technique because it appears a relatively tight shot, too – Brava.

[William W]

. . . I have a black puppy and I wanted to be able to take nice images of her; a past mentor taught me how to handle such situations.

OK Understood. Good Teacher & good Student.

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Yes, that is a dangerous area [using a slow Shutter speed] - especially for me. The less I think about it, the better chance I will be able to handle it . . .

Good.

If you consistently get good results and are not thinking about it, then that means the Camera is becoming (has become) an extension of your brain and the Shutter Release is becoming an automatic / instinctive action, based upon your interpretation of the rhythm of the Subject Movement.

WW

[KimC]

Yes, it's starting to feel natural - it's finally coming -- hurray!

If you consistently get good results and are not thinking about it, then that means the Camera is becoming (has become) an extension of your brain and the Shutter Release is becoming an automatic / instinctive action, based upon your interpretation of the rhythm of the Subject Movement. WW

[rpcrowe]

Finally... Show dogs make excellent subjects for the camera because they are used to posing and are not intimidated by needing to do so.

Here is Joey, one of the first show dogs that I shot other than my own. I did this eight years ago. He was so calm and laid back that it was a pleasure to work with him.

Canon EOS 10D, EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, 1/60 second @ f/8

[Shadowman]

Finally... Show dogs make excellent subjects for the camera because they are used to posing and are not intimidated by needing to do so.

Here is Joey, one of the first show dogs that I shot other than my own. He was so calm and laid back that it was a pleasure to work with him.

He looks like a feather. Nicely captured and presented.