Lizzy23's 52 thats me i made it 1/2 way, won't get to the end - Page 12

Bilko · 13-04-2012, 19:27

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Originally Posted by lizzy23

Thanks Paul, think i have got rid of the Mark, and have cropped the bottom, does this work better?

Soft Edit by jalizcazan, on Flickr

Well framed. Good picture.

The goblin · 13-04-2012, 23:16

Liz I really like number one for soft, it's definitely one to frame

The cropped version is much better.

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Thanks all, i was really pleased with it, and it does work better with the edit, just goes to show though, sometimes good shots happen completely by accident

I'd say most of my 'good' shots happen this way!

lizzy23 · 15-04-2012, 15:39 **Thread Starter**

I think i knew what to post for this as soon as it went up

Those of you that know me, know that i'm the crazy dog lady, and have been doing my bit for springer rescue for the last 6 years or so, its inevitable that when you do things like this you end up with the ones that are not easy to rehome for whatever reason and need a lot more work to turn them into nice dogs, this is why we have ended up with 5

so for Pride i would like to share with you Millie and Molly two dogs that came to me 6 and 5 years ago respectively, both let down by humans and both broken in very different ways and both that Nev and i can now take a great deal of pride in because they are both happy well (nearly) adjusted girls

To be honest don't care which one comes out on top this week

Millie

_MG_2379 by jalizcazan, on Flickr

Molly

_MG_2398 by jalizcazan, on Flickr

Manc Man · 15-04-2012, 17:46

Pride
2 very good shots, a very fitting insight in to the theme.
I admire people like yourself that give up time to help animals that people have mis treated.

Donnie · 15-04-2012, 18:08

Certainly on theme with your explanation

I like your use of depth of field in both shots as it really concentrates the eyes on the dogs themselves by throwing the background out of focus.

The second shot is the better one in my opinion as it's better framed and you have the dog making eye contact with you, the first one has too much dead space around it.

I suspect looking at the lighting and the short shadows that you took these sometime about midday? I would say that you could have gotten away with a faster shutter speed too as they both look overexposed on my monitor.

lizzy23 · 15-04-2012, 18:17 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Manc Man

Pride
2 very good shots, a very fitting insight in to the theme.
I admire people like yourself that give up time to help animals that people have mis treated.

Thanks, just something i fell into

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Originally Posted by Donnie

Certainly on theme with your explanation

I like your use of depth of field in both shots as it really concentrates the eyes on the dogs themselves by throwing the background out of focus.

The second shot is the better one in my opinion as it's better framed and you have the dog making eye contact with you, the first one has too much dead space around it.

I suspect looking at the lighting and the short shadows that you took these sometime about midday? I would say that you could have gotten away with a faster shutter speed too as they both look overexposed on my monitor.

Thanks very much, interesting about the exposure as this was before 10am this morning, think i may need to get my monitor calibrated

Donnie · 15-04-2012, 18:55

Before 10am? Blimey the sun must get higher earlier up north, or I've not noticed it so much recently. I'll blame me

You may not need to get your monitor calibrated, mine isn't

so it'd be interesting to see what everyone else thinks

ChickenDipa · 15-04-2012, 19:13

Gorgeous doggies, excellent interpretation of the theme and for me great pictures. You should be very proud and beem with pride. What you do for the rescue is fab. Both lovely shots but I do like Mollys face

Was very sunny this morning

Dark Knight · 15-04-2012, 19:59

Hi Liz

Soft - The first one for me definitely, the cropped version sure takes away the only 2 distractions - Super shot

Pride - The first Pride shot I have seen... a great take on the theme, you sure should be

Out of the 2 shots, I prefer the 2nd shot, I wonder how it would look with the exposure dropped back a bit to help the detail in the highlights to recover a bit - if that makes sense... I know what I mean

Both wonderful looking dogs

lizzy23 · 15-04-2012, 20:04 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Dark Knight

Hi Liz

Soft - The first one for me definitely, the cropped version sure takes away the only 2 distractions - Super shot

Pride - The first Pride shot I have seen... a great take on the theme, you sure should be

Out of the 2 shots, I prefer the 2nd shot, I wonder how it would look with the exposure dropped back a bit to help the detail in the highlights to recover a bit - if that makes sense... I know what I mean

Both wonderful looking dogs

Thanks DK will try that when i get back on the Big PC

lizzy23 · 15-04-2012, 20:04 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by ChickenDipa

Gorgeous doggies, excellent interpretation of the theme and for me great pictures. You should be very proud and beem with pride. What you do for the rescue is fab. Both lovely shots but I do like Mollys face

Was very sunny this morning

Thanks Alex

Dark Knight · 15-04-2012, 20:14

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Thanks DK will try that when i get back on the Big PC

Cool

I just had a real quick go.. but I think I may have over done it

Liz's Pride

by TP DK..., on Flickr

The goblin · 15-04-2012, 21:13

They are definitely dogs to be proud of

I like both shots but the composition & eye contact of number two wins it for me!

I see what Paul means about being slightly over exposed by your edit. Yes the grass looks a better shade but Molly's fur has changed colour! What software do you have? I think I would try a layer mask on this to work the areas that need it!

michael23 · 16-04-2012, 09:37

Very fitting for theme that, I like number 1, but I think it would benefit from a crop off the bottom. They do seem a little bright on my screen too.

sturisoma · 16-04-2012, 09:46

oh lovely lovely dogs

I really admire you for being part of the rescue too

onto the shots - I prefer no. 2 as you can see more of the dog. I don't see anything wrong with the light, and in fact the one that has been edited by DK looks very dull and the coat is brown instead of white (my monitor not calibrated either).

so two lovely shots and you should be proud OF YOURSELF

alsjazzera · 16-04-2012, 22:30

No 2 dog for me he has one leg up my dogs do that when they are focused on something

lizzy23 · 17-04-2012, 05:29 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by The goblin

They are definitely dogs to be proud of

I like both shots but the composition & eye contact of number two wins it for me!

I see what Paul means about being slightly over exposed by your edit. Yes the grass looks a better shade but Molly's fur has changed colour! What software do you have? I think I would try a layer mask on this to work the areas that need it!

Ermm how do i do that

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Originally Posted by michael23

Very fitting for theme that, I like number 1, but I think it would benefit from a crop off the bottom. They do seem a little bright on my screen too.

Will have another look at it tonighy

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Originally Posted by sturisoma

oh lovely lovely dogs

I really admire you for being part of the rescue too

onto the shots - I prefer no. 2 as you can see more of the dog. I don't see anything wrong with the light, and in fact the one that has been edited by DK looks very dull and the coat is brown instead of white (my monitor not calibrated either).

so two lovely shots and you should be proud OF YOURSELF

Thanks

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Originally Posted by alsjazzera

No 2 dog for me he has one leg up my dogs do that when they are focused on something

Thanks

Southdowns · 17-04-2012, 16:16

Lovely dogs. They need a bath, but lovely none-the-less!

I prefer the second shot because the dog's shape is a bit odd in the first one, but love the dog you've used in both, and you've frozen the movement really well.

I'm not 100% they say pride without your explanation, but who cares because they are great shots anyway.

superpippo · 19-04-2012, 19:30

Hi Liz

I am beginniing to fall well behind and have only just got round to your posts - sorry, but at least you have had a lot of helpful comments.

Vice - like that - simple, good pov and focus and goos colour

Entrance - many hav had a comment and i cnnnot add to them

Soft - i like that a lot because of the candid nature and the focus not being on what one would perceive to be the main subject. Really exemplifies the theme

Pride - without your explanation i would not get the link unless, say, there was a person cuddling or exhibiting the dog. However your pride in them and your work shows through as they bothh look alert and contented. #2 is the better shot because the composition and colours are better, but nice to see movement in shot #1

lizzy23 · 19-04-2012, 20:20 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Southdowns

Lovely dogs. They need a bath, but lovely none-the-less!

I prefer the second shot because the dog's shape is a bit odd in the first one, but love the dog you've used in both, and you've frozen the movement really well.

I'm not 100% they say pride without your explanation, but who cares because they are great shots anyway.

Nah they didn't need a bath, just got encouraged into the lake before they got back in the Van

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Originally Posted by superpippo

Hi Liz

I am beginniing to fall well behind and have only just got round to your posts - sorry, but at least you have had a lot of helpful comments.

Vice - like that - simple, good pov and focus and goos colour

Entrance - many hav had a comment and i cnnnot add to them

Soft - i like that a lot because of the candid nature and the focus not being on what one would perceive to be the main subject. Really exemplifies the theme

Pride - without your explanation i would not get the link unless, say, there was a person cuddling or exhibiting the dog. However your pride in them and your work shows through as they bothh look alert and contented. #2 is the better shot because the composition and colours are better, but nice to see movement in shot #1

Thanks i think my soft is the best photo i have taken up to press, and I did say that my pride would need an explanation,

Southdowns · 19-04-2012, 20:31

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Originally Posted by lizzy23

Thanks i think my soft is the best photo i have taken up to press....

You're being too modest; it's not only that, but it's one of the best out of ALL the 52ers. I won't say the best, because there are so many I wish I'd taken, but it's easily up there.

lizzy23 · 19-04-2012, 20:38 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Southdowns

You're being too modest; it's not only that, but it's one of the best out of ALL the 52ers. I won't say the best, because there are so many I wish I'd taken, but it's easily up there.

Wow, thanks am really flattered

manda · 20-04-2012, 08:09

Dog crazy lady - this made me laugh - great photos because they made me feel as though I was there and could imagine taking a step back so I didn't get sprayed on!

blondie606 · 20-04-2012, 19:34

Hi Liz

2 great shots of your lovely dogs...don't know how you do it...I'd end up with all of them not just 5

& Yet again , just to be different it's #1 for me.....love the expression on Millies face...she looks so happy , the path leads you to her nicely ...possibly a little bright on her face but what the hell....you should indeed be proud of yourself & the pair of them

lizzy23 · 20-04-2012, 19:38 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by manda

Dog crazy lady - this made me laugh - great photos because they made me feel as though I was there and could imagine taking a step back so I didn't get sprayed on!

yep thats me, crazy dog lady

wouldn't have it any other way

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Originally Posted by blondie606

Hi Liz

2 great shots of your lovely dogs...don't know how you do it...I'd end up with all of them not just 5

& Yet again , just to be different it's #1 for me.....love the expression on Millies face...she looks so happy , the path leads you to her nicely ...possibly a little bright on her face but what the hell....you should indeed be proud of yourself & the pair of them

thanks lynne

zeb · 20-04-2012, 19:46

Thank you for the story it adds to the shot when you know the reasons behind it, I take my hat off to you and your dedication to the dogs.

Both shots are working for me.

lizzy23 · 20-04-2012, 19:48 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by zeb

Thank you for the story it adds to the shot when you know the reasons behind it, I take my hat off to you and your dedication to the dogs.

Both shots are working for me.

Thanks

*Sarah* · 20-04-2012, 20:38

Hi Liz, great shots of Millie and Molly, I won't pick between the two as I don't want to offend either of them!!

lizzy23 · 20-04-2012, 21:12 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by *Sarah*

Hi Liz, great shots of Millie and Molly, I won't pick between the two as I don't want to offend either of them!!

you daren't offend Millie, you have to share space with her from time to time,

Delta Skies · 20-04-2012, 21:15

Soft - #1 for me as I felt it was more on theme

Pride - Well looks like I'll be offending Millie as my vote goes to Molly in #2

15-04-2012, 15:39 Thread Starter	#333
lizzy23 Feet under the table Real name : Liz Location: Wakefield West Yorkshire Posts: 1,568 Camera: Canon 7D	Week 16 Pride I think i knew what to post for this as soon as it went up Those of you that know me, know that i'm the crazy dog lady, and have been doing my bit for springer rescue for the last 6 years or so, its inevitable that when you do things like this you end up with the ones that are not easy to rehome for whatever reason and need a lot more work to turn them into nice dogs, this is why we have ended up with 5 so for Pride i would like to share with you Millie and Molly two dogs that came to me 6 and 5 years ago respectively, both let down by humans and both broken in very different ways and both that Nev and i can now take a great deal of pride in because they are both happy well (nearly) adjusted girls To be honest don't care which one comes out on top this week Millie _MG_2379 by jalizcazan, on Flickr Molly _MG_2398 by jalizcazan, on Flickr __________________ You grow old because you stop rocking......................you don't stop stop rocking because you get old http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...d.php?t=374778 MY 52, C & C WELCOME

15-04-2012, 18:08	#335
Donnie Forum Regular Real name : Paul Location: Kempston, Bedford, UK Posts: 1,452 Camera: Canon 40D	Certainly on theme with your explanation I like your use of depth of field in both shots as it really concentrates the eyes on the dogs themselves by throwing the background out of focus. The second shot is the better one in my opinion as it's better framed and you have the dog making eye contact with you, the first one has too much dead space around it. I suspect looking at the lighting and the short shadows that you took these sometime about midday? I would say that you could have gotten away with a faster shutter speed too as they both look overexposed on my monitor. __________________ 2013 - 365 & 2013 - 52 www.donniephotography.co.uk Donnie on Facebook Twitter feed

15-04-2012, 19:13	#338
ChickenDipa Forum Regular Real name : Alex Location: Wakefield, West Yorks Posts: 1,360 Camera: D90	Gorgeous doggies, excellent interpretation of the theme and for me great pictures. You should be very proud and beem with pride. What you do for the rescue is fab. Both lovely shots but I do like Mollys face Was very sunny this morning __________________ 2013 ETC Challenge - Flickr - 52 2012 Pictures - 500px

15-04-2012, 19:59	#339
Dark Knight Loves the place Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,866 Camera: Canon EOS 7D+40d	Hi Liz Soft - The first one for me definitely, the cropped version sure takes away the only 2 distractions - Super shot Pride - The first Pride shot I have seen... a great take on the theme, you sure should be Out of the 2 shots, I prefer the 2nd shot, I wonder how it would look with the exposure dropped back a bit to help the detail in the highlights to recover a bit - if that makes sense... I know what I mean Both wonderful looking dogs __________________ The 2013/52 Challenge Thread - - - - The 52'ers 'Photo's Only' Thread

16-04-2012, 09:37	#344
michael23 Growing roots Real name : michael Location: Derbyshire Posts: 8,816 Camera: Canon Eos 50d, Panasonic G5 +14mm	Very fitting for theme that, I like number 1, but I think it would benefit from a crop off the bottom. They do seem a little bright on my screen too. __________________ My 2013 52 project Fluffy The Alien, His Adventures On Planet Earth Pics On Flickr Growing up 365!

15-04-2012, 17:46	#334
Manc Man Feet under the table Real name : Darren Location: Manchester Posts: 1,824 Camera: Canon EOS 7D Gripped +	Pride 2 very good shots, a very fitting insight in to the theme. I admire people like yourself that give up time to help animals that people have mis treated.

15-04-2012, 18:55	#337
Donnie Forum Regular Real name : Paul Location: Kempston, Bedford, UK Posts: 1,452 Camera: Canon 40D	Before 10am? Blimey the sun must get higher earlier up north, or I've not noticed it so much recently. I'll blame me You may not need to get your monitor calibrated, mine isn't so it'd be interesting to see what everyone else thinks

15-04-2012, 21:13	#343
The goblin Feet under the table Real name : Marsha Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,907 Camera: 5D Mk 3	They are definitely dogs to be proud of I like both shots but the composition & eye contact of number two wins it for me! I see what Paul means about being slightly over exposed by your edit. Yes the grass looks a better shade but Molly's fur has changed colour! What software do you have? I think I would try a layer mask on this to work the areas that need it!

16-04-2012, 09:46	#345
sturisoma Feet under the table Real name : summer Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,043 Camera: canon 50D	oh lovely lovely dogs I really admire you for being part of the rescue too onto the shots - I prefer no. 2 as you can see more of the dog. I don't see anything wrong with the light, and in fact the one that has been edited by DK looks very dull and the coat is brown instead of white (my monitor not calibrated either). so two lovely shots and you should be proud OF YOURSELF

16-04-2012, 22:30	#346
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,227 Camera: Canon 550D	No 2 dog for me he has one leg up my dogs do that when they are focused on something __________________

17-04-2012, 16:16	#348
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,285 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Lovely dogs. They need a bath, but lovely none-the-less! I prefer the second shot because the dog's shape is a bit odd in the first one, but love the dog you've used in both, and you've frozen the movement really well. I'm not 100% they say pride without your explanation, but who cares because they are great shots anyway. __________________ My 2013 E.T.C. Thread and My 2013 E.T.C. Set on Flickr

19-04-2012, 19:30	#349
superpippo Feet under the table Real name : Alan Location: Lytham St Annes area Posts: 1,707	Hi Liz I am beginniing to fall well behind and have only just got round to your posts - sorry, but at least you have had a lot of helpful comments. Vice - like that - simple, good pov and focus and goos colour Entrance - many hav had a comment and i cnnnot add to them Soft - i like that a lot because of the candid nature and the focus not being on what one would perceive to be the main subject. Really exemplifies the theme Pride - without your explanation i would not get the link unless, say, there was a person cuddling or exhibiting the dog. However your pride in them and your work shows through as they bothh look alert and contented. #2 is the better shot because the composition and colours are better, but nice to see movement in shot #1 __________________ My 52 week 2012 Challenge --- My 52 week 2013 Challenge

20-04-2012, 08:09	#353
manda Been here a while Real name : Amanda Herbert Location: Hackney, London Posts: 399 Camera: D600	Dog crazy lady - this made me laugh - great photos because they made me feel as though I was there and could imagine taking a step back so I didn't get sprayed on! __________________ Portfolio \| Facebook \| Google + \| Flickr

20-04-2012, 19:34	#354
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,656 Camera: Nikon D7000	Hi Liz 2 great shots of your lovely dogs...don't know how you do it...I'd end up with all of them not just 5 & Yet again , just to be different it's #1 for me.....love the expression on Millies face...she looks so happy , the path leads you to her nicely ...possibly a little bright on her face but what the hell....you should indeed be proud of yourself & the pair of them __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

20-04-2012, 19:46	#356
zeb Forum Regular Real name : Trevor Location: Portsmouth. Posts: 694 Camera: EOS 5d mk2	Thank you for the story it adds to the shot when you know the reasons behind it, I take my hat off to you and your dedication to the dogs. Both shots are working for me. __________________ MY FLICKR

20-04-2012, 20:38	#358
Sarah Peel Me! Real name : Sarah Location: LS26 Posts: 1,410 Camera: Nikon D7000	Hi Liz, great shots of Millie and Molly, I won't pick between the two as I don't want to offend either of them!! __________________ 52 week 2012 My Flickr 500px

20-04-2012, 21:15	#360
Delta Skies Feet under the table Real name : Peter Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,406 Camera: Nikon D7000	Soft - #1 for me as I felt it was more on theme Pride - Well looks like I'll be offending Millie as my vote goes to Molly in #2 __________________ Regards Peter Photo Website : 500px : Flickr : Kites & Things : My 2012 52