Grace in Fall Colors Then and Now

[NorthernFocus]

Recently I've been doing some work on cataloging in LR. I saw a photo of Grace in fall colors when she was just short of two years old. Since fall colors are in swing right now it inspired me to take a similar shot of her now as she nears age 6.

1) Shot yesterday just outside our bedroom window. Yes I know it's the classic tree sticking out of the head shot but there were squirrels nearby so I only had seconds to deal with before she bolted. Nikon D810, 70-200f4@135mm, 1/320s, f5.6, ISO900.



2) Four years ago near our previous home. Nikon D800E, 70-200f2.8@160mm, 1/500s, f2.8, ISO800

[Wavelength]

it's not only of human beiing's face change with time; Grace changed much within two years; lovely images

[Ziggy]

Nice looking dog.

[bnnrcn]

Grace looks grown up now, but she is still a beauty

[Shadowman]

Nice set of images, the tree isn't that distracting as the colors are muted and the width is wide enough to not give illusion of being connected to the pup.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for the comments, folks.

it's not only of human beiing's face change with time...

So true, Nandakumar. It is said that eyes are windows to the soul. I find that the wisdom/worry/fatigue/pain that comes with age can be seen in the eyes of all mammals. But when we play, a hint of the puppy still shows in Grace's eyes. Hopefully there's still a glint in my own as well

[tbob]

The tree is not all that distracting, and given the circumstances I would accept it. I don't know if cloning a leaf and cropping would do anything. Minor problem given the great shot

[lovelife65]

She's beautiful. Very nice capture. All around just awesome.

[IzzieK]

Grace has a good expression no matter what. Her eyes speaks volumes and if you notice, she has grown regal too.

[John 2]

That's a beautiful hound Dan and you have done her justice. I think you could afford a crop from the top to lessen the impact of the tree trunk but it would only be a finishing touch.

[LePetomane]

Beautiful dog.

[JBW]

brings back pleasant memories of Cooper our Red Doberman

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for the comments, folks.

... if you notice, she has grown regal too.

Oh, she has behaved like a princess for quite some time.

[selig1656]

Lovely pics

[Jim A]

Captivating dog, Dan, and I love the surround! The first one has the most impact to me.