A very nice set of images, a friend of mine meets up with a local gun dog club and gets some great shots though his haven't have the retrieved birds yet
As a photographer and a working dog owner, I think that I disagree with almost every single one of those (^) suggestions.
As a photographer and a working dog owner, I think that I disagree with almost every single one of those (^) suggestions.
Thanks for your comments on my suggestions chaps. Without derailing the thread could you put me right as I too am willing to learn from others.
Derek, I think the beauty of these shots lies in the totally natural setting, with a dog doing something it was bred to do... We all have differing opinions on the quality of any image, but in these circumstances, I think Adrian has captured a totally natural shot in the surroundings you would expect to see (clutter an' all )
Good portrait crop, I like it. The reason for the landscape aspect for the majority of my shots is that the books I produce are landscape aspect so I have to think about the final product. When I do sports event photography I try and shoot the majority portrait as this aspect suits an A4 magazine front cover which offers greater revenue than a shot used on an inside page.Adrian, just noticed you allow editing of your images so can I suggest this edit?
BTW good of you to mention graphic images in your title as there might be people who do not like the content of your shot. Personally, I cannot understand anyone who would be upset by your shots. I do not shoot and I have quite a lot of reservations about some shooting estates that appear to take, IMO, a cavalier attitude to any wild carnivore. However, these shot show, again IMO, an acceptable activity. I assume all the prey went to the pot.
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Because these are environmental portraits showing the ground that the dogs are working in. Your suggestions would have cropped that out entirely.
And the dog in #4 isn't uncomfortable, he's alert and poised.
Sorry Mark, I was writing the other reply and only just noticed this. I agree you would need to show the environment but for photos for a book I was suggesting that the handler could take the dogs past the bonny background without distractions so Adrian could be ready. But if that's not what's wanted there's no point in going down that route.
Interesting discussion. Thanks.
Sorry Andy, only just seen your post - The above were taken with a Nikon D700 & 70-200 f/2.8 lens. I try and keep a shutter speed of 1/500th but the the 1st pic in the set was at 1/320th f/2.8 ISO 1100. A few shots in the book were taken at ISO 5000 but looked fine printed A4 size.Wow, they're stunning images Adrian. If you don't mind me asking, what gear/settings were used to capture them?
Thanks Adrian, I haven't tried this type of photography, but I would like to at some point in the future. I appreciate the info!Sorry Andy, only just seen your post - The above were taken with a Nikon D700 & 70-200 f/2.8 lens. I try and keep a shutter speed of 1/500th but the the 1st pic in the set was at 1/320th f/2.8 ISO 1100. A few shots in the book were taken at ISO 5000 but looked fine printed A4 size.