My daughter Mandy

[wallyjs]

Unlike a lot of pets, Mandy is a showoff and will go into a pose when I pick up my camera.

[jiro]

She was lovely posed all right. If you bump up the contrast a little bit Walt, it will make the image pop more.

[wallyjs]

thanks Jiro---does look a little flat, doesn't it. Thanks for the tip. Hope your weathers warmer than over here in east texas

[Donald]

That is MUCH better.

Obviously you took it on a day of very bright sunshine and that has made the background (and the top of her head) very difficult to manage. It's worth bearing in mind for the future ones (which i hope to see).

[jiro]

That is definitely 'better', Walt. One thing though, the brown color is a bit 'over-cooked'. Back down a little bit on the contrast and play with the highlight slider. But definitely, this edited image looks better to me. It's also cold on this side of Texas, Walt. Thanks.

[wallyjs]

Donald--yes I see what you mean about the top of her head. And yes, it was very bright. Probably should have waited until that side of the patio was more in shade. Will keep in mind for next time. And thank you.