Puppy Love

Nice little Puppy posing for me on a black background.

 

PS I wonder if you know how much dust there can be sitting in a black

fur?

Super Black on black and great detail, I would also wonder if a touch of light on the back ground or edge light would look good to add some separation or specular highlights to the side. Lovly eyes, nose and ears. Very good.

Hi Bente - This is a standout in my opinion, of a difficult (wiggling puppy) subject and a difficult exposure to nail down. I like especially the touch of color in the eyes. Well done.

I do think there would be a couple of nice variations possible with this shot - one (as Carl suggusts) would be to lighten the background to achieve some edge separation - and another would be a straight b&w treatment.

 

I appeciate the dusty coat problem on dark coats - also goop in the eyes and drool on the jowls!

 

Regards, David

Really beautiful work, Bente!

REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL!

I like this expression so well caught,yes,a different bg would improved this image,regards Radu.

Bente.... A real scroll stopper! Black on black is so difficult and you've done well here. My only comment would be that either this young pup has stuck it's nose where it shouldn't (which they are very capable of doing) or a few whiskers have been lost in processing.... regardless, excellent shot... Mike

 

 

Nice one. Sheen of the hair is not easy to capture.

Excellent lightning. Just the right mix to brining up the texture

You sure did a great job with the lighting, great exposure and details. The model is top notch as well.

Congratulations

Alex

As others have said - wonderful processing.....the adorable features of this young pup, with those soulful eyes....have won me over......I now know what 'first love' is once again...congrats on a 'beauty' of a shot! sincerely, Gail

Perfecta iluminación, ... y tierno retrato.

This is excellent. I will have to try this technique on Jett. (see my portfolio). (You might need a little more light in the top of the photograph). How did you do this?

You caught a great expression. Very nice light. Beautiful image. Regards, Jean-Marc

Something about this image stands out. I guess the black on black effect..nice work!

Great shot

Bente, this has got to be the best "black dog" treatment that I have seen. It is impressive on medium, but it is incredible on large.

 

--Lannie

This is a stunningly beautiful portrait. I want to reach out and scratch those ears and rub that head. I love the black background and the way the light separates the puppy from the background.

 

Whoever has this dog and photograph has something to treasure forever.

 

Highest compliments on this one.

Love this picture, Bente. Perfect in so many ways. Great hanling of black on black. 7/7...that's as high as they go!

Phenomenal portrait. The eyes, of course, make it, but the detail and light are also fantastic.

Great sharpness and composition!...Beautiful black photo!....Regards.

Excellent portrait, Bente! The exposure is perfect!

 

Happy Holidays to you and your puppy!

Awww...so cute and nice tones for all black.

So cute!

Well it's the 4th of July - you know what that means - you're another year ............................. smarter (-;

 

Happy Birthday Bente .. !