Miss Molly!

Uploaded: May 25, 2008 13:28:39

Description

Daytime, sunny, indoors, studio strobes, 3:1 ratio. Canon EF 17-40mm F4L, Manual mode, AF AI One Shot, ISO 100, F/8, 1/100sec, f/l 32mm, tripod, processed from RAW.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Michelle L. Frick May 25, 2008

Oh Miss Molly is gorgeous!!! Fabulous separation on the black bg James - her ears look soooooo soft and silky! Terrific lighting and I love her collar! I like, I like! Can you tell? #928757

James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008

You make me smile Michelle. I was praying you would see this and comment. I was very happy with the outcome but, I needed some input. Thank you, thank you. James #5976210

James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008

I also think your title fits better for this shot. So away I go to change it. Thanks Shell. James #5976213

Anita Hogue May 25, 2008

Gorgeous portrait of your Molly, James! Fabulous detail! #5976531

James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008

Thank you Anita. Your comments mean alot. Thanks for taking the time. James #5976536

Sam Britt May 25, 2008

Beautiful dog portrait, James. Great lighting. #5976613

James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008

Thank you so much Sam. James #5976633

Amber J. Skene May 25, 2008

So cute!! Adorable dog. Love how the black bg is seperated. Wonderful color, lighting, and clarity. #5977136

James N. Carpenter May 25, 2008

Thank you Amber, I really appreciate your kind words. James #5977185

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 25, 2008

GORGEOUS animal and capture!!! #5977298

Evy Johansen level-classic May 25, 2008

Beautiful dog and so well captured, James!! #5977412

James N. Carpenter May 26, 2008

Thank you Stefania and Evy, I appreciate you stopping by. James #5977982

Nadine A. Lewis May 26, 2008

EXCELLENT doggie portrait, James!!! LOVE the lighting and shadows!!! <>< #5979659

James N. Carpenter May 27, 2008

Thank you Nadine, your kind words mean a great deal. James #5984981

Amy E. Schneider May 27, 2008

Terrific portrait lighting James. Molly is such a great model. Did you make that calendar yet?
I really like this shot of her. She is a beautiful dog. #5986060

Deon May 28, 2008

James this is one of the best pet portraits I have ever seen. Awesome lighting and pose. Excellent work. #5988461

April Riggs May 28, 2008

So cute! #5988597

James N. Carpenter May 31, 2008

Amy, Deon and April. Thank you all so much. No Amy I haven't, just being lazy. Thanks again. James #6000631

Jenny D May 31, 2008

Cute doggy portrait! #6001860

James N. Carpenter May 31, 2008

Thank you Jen. James #6002211

Lynn Haack June 07, 2008

Such a dignified look...and what an outstanding portrait of this beautiful dog!! Lynn #6032129

Tiia Vissak June 08, 2008

a beautiful portrait! #6033673

James N. Carpenter June 08, 2008

Thank you Lynn and Tiia for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Your words of encouragement mean alot. James #6033920

Bill Knaps June 08, 2008

Beautiful portrait James. Congrats on the well deserved Ep. Bill #6035415

James N. Carpenter June 08, 2008

Thanks Bill, I appreciate your kind words. James #6035679

Christian Rosito June 08, 2008

This is an amazing pet portrait, excellent capture James! #6035759

William C. Raco level-classic June 08, 2008

What a beautiful pup portrait
Excellent light and color, James
#6035771

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 08, 2008

Wonderful portrait with great lighting, color and details. #6035790

Sue McLeod June 08, 2008

WOW James! This is a wonderful portrait! Love the lighting & well, just everything (including Miss Molly)! :) #6035990

James N. Carpenter June 08, 2008

Christian, Willian, Vladen and Sue. Thank you all for your super comments. I appreciate you taking the time. Means alot. James #6036082

Susie Peek-Swint June 10, 2008

Miss Molly is beautiful James ~ lovely portrait with good colour balance ~ great shot! #6041384

James N. Carpenter June 14, 2008

Thank you Susie, Your comments mean the world to me. You have a tremendous talent. Thanks again. James #6060050

Inge S. Lasmana June 19, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, James! #6078391

Christian Rosito June 19, 2008

Congratulations James, a beauty! #6078412

Sharon F. Morris June 19, 2008

Beautiful image and dog. Congrats James on your finalist. #6078523

Tiia Vissak June 19, 2008

Congratulations! #6078626

Melissa G. Meiselman June 19, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, James!!! This dog is really beautiful!! #6079403

Michelle L. Frick June 19, 2008

Good golly Miss Molly has done it again! Congratulations James!!! #6079516

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 19, 2008

Congratulations, James! Miss Molly is a beautiful finalist!

Debby #6081753

Deb Koskovich June 19, 2008

Congrats on this awesome finalist, James. #6081760

Sam Britt June 19, 2008

Congratulations, James! #6082076

Amy E. Schneider June 19, 2008

Good Golly--Miss Molly! Congratulations on the finalist...your going to have to buy her a diamond studded collar pretty soon...she's becoming quite a super star! Amy:) #6082163

Colleen Farrell June 19, 2008

Fabulous portrait, James! Congratulations on your finalist! #6082493

Amber J. Skene June 19, 2008

Congrats! A well deserved finalist! #6082595

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 19, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FINALIST #6082861

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 20, 2008

Totally gorgeous!!!! A big CONGRATS on your Finalist! #6084075

James N. Carpenter June 20, 2008

Inge, Christian, Sharon, Tiia, Melissa, Shell, Deb, Deb, Sam, Amy, Collen, Amber, Stefania and Judy. WOW!!! You guys are wonderful. Thank you so much for your kind words. Too funny Amy, Hmmm! its an idea though. Lucky for me dog bones keep my model happy. Lol. Thank you all again. Means alot. James #6084788

Candy Avera June 20, 2008

This is just wonderful!! Congratulations. #6085050

Erica Murphy level-classic June 20, 2008

Congratulations James!! Miss Molly is a beauty!! #6085341

James N. Carpenter June 20, 2008

Thank you Candy and Erica for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. James #6085634

Debbi Smirnoff June 21, 2008

I just joined the club and was immediately attracted to Molly's image!! Fabulous!! Would you mind sharing the lighting placement and softbox use or ?? what you used for it?
WOW!
Debbi #6090925

Martie Last June 21, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved recognition for this fantastic dog portrait. I'm a FAN! #6091490

James N. Carpenter June 22, 2008

Thank you so much Debbi and Marti. Debbi, I used a shoot thru panel on my main at F/8 and a silver umbrella on my fill at F/2.6 for a 3:1 ratio. Both my lights were placed above her head and angled about at her chest, 45 degrees off her left and right. Hope that helps. Cheers. #6092626

Debbi Smirnoff June 22, 2008

Yes, Thanks so much!
Debbi #6092850

James N. Carpenter June 22, 2008

Your quite welcome Debbi, if I can help you in any way don't hesitate to E-mail me. Cheers #6093742

Debbi Smirnoff June 22, 2008

Is this about right James? http://www.flickr.com/photos/52205665@N00/2601137473/

Thanks
Debbi #6093800

Michelle L. Frick June 30, 2008

Go Molly! Go Molly! WTG James! You already know I love this (and all) shot of Molly! #6126913

Datha Y. Thompson July 01, 2008

LOVE this James!!! BIG Congrats to you on your HM!!!!!!!! WTG :0) #6130124

James N. Carpenter July 02, 2008

Thanks so much Shell and Datha. Very exciting. I appreciate you taking the time. James #6133328

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 14, 2008

WOW, Beautiful dog and FANTASTIC portrait!
HUGE congrats on your HM! #6180550

James N. Carpenter July 15, 2008

Thank you Peaches, your kind words mean the world. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment. James #6181505

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