Ben

[Petros]

Our Ben - turning into a fine looking specimen at 19 months!



C+C welcome. Peter

[carregwen]

Re: Ben

Our Ben - turning into a fine looking specimen at 19 months!



C+C welcome. Peter

C+C? Ben is a very handsome boy!

I think the background is a little distracting, especially that tree stump. If you wanted a 'show' shot a plainer backdrop might have been more appropriate.

Send Ben down, will you.

[Petros]

Re: Ben

Thanks Rob, your points are accepted. Normal scenario is as soon as he sees the camera pointed in his direction he runs straight for me (in fun of course!), making this shot more acceptable as he was distracted at the time! Just a grabbed shot during a walk hence the background.

[Canon-Fodder!]

Re: Ben

"Farm animals" + "Ben" - I was expecting a rat!

Good strong looking dog!

[Petros]

Re: Ben

"Farm animals" + "Ben" - I was expecting a rat!

I did think of that myself, but this appears to be the right thread as far as I can see!

He is a very nice natured dog to boot (although they do say they take after their owners - or is it the other way round??)

[hotkeez]

Re: Ben

I like the shot, it looks natural. Maybe if the the background was a bit blurred out it might take away the distraction that Rob mentioned.

[Dave]

Re: Ben

I always think shots of animals (dogs especially) look more natural when they're taken from lower down – from about the level of the dog's eye. This might also help with backgrounds in some cases.

[Petros]

Re: Ben

Thanks Hotkees and Dave - this was more of a snapshot than a serious attempt at a doggy portrait. Need to try for one now though!

[oldben]

Re: Ben

gota be good looking with a name like that
Ben