
17-05-2008, 08:57 PM
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Cornwall, England
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Paul you know I love your work bud, so I hope you take this as intended.
I shoot a ton of agility shots.
When shooting actual events the shots are really tough because there is no second chance and, for the most, they do not allow flash in any form.
What you have here is really nice mate. You are an excellent photographer and full of talent and creativity and an inspiration to put it modestly.
Because I know this was a home shoot i would add the following constructive crits...take or leave them mate.
You have the luxury of using flash...stick one on a mini pod with a slave or radio unit if you have it, and shoot again. Agility shots really seem to benefit from that oomph of off cam flash. As long as your pooch (adorable...oh wow adorable!!! she is) is happy to jump and jump again...then shoot loads. I have been shooting equine work for over ten years and it is really comparable to canine shoots. Focus is paramount which you have already attained. Next is posture. For the most mate punters seem to like front legs nicely tucked in with horses and at full stretch with dogs to illustrate the actual jump. This is not a rule of thumb but a good guide for at least one successful shot to keep punter sweet. You have such an advantage in as much as you have all the elements in place to get some belting shots.
Background is mega important...must be clear/clean if possible (when doing shows it is down to the course) shoot for a slightly closer image...get that action! that look of effort and determination in the pooch!.
Mate I am not trying to get you to suck eggs because I love your images. But dog and horse images (sick of them I may well be) is something I am kinda familiar with.
Hope you take this as intended buddy.
Last edited by Tco : 17-05-2008 at 09:00 PM.
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