State Park Weimaraner

[marclex]

Photo is of my dog Sydney at a local state park. I applied a tint through Photoshop and cropped it down a little. Was wondering what people thought of the tan tint in addition to the overall composition. Would B&W look stronger?

D5000
f/8.0 1/60
ISO 320

[Photologyst]

Nice shot!

I would love to see that in color because Weimaraners have this fantastic, jewel-like coat.

[marclex]

Thanks! Here is a low-resolution of the original. It was shot into the sun so there is some unfortunate wash-out; but this is one of the few times I caught her to sitting still . The other issue I had with this photo was trying to get rid of the circular glare spot on her knee. My knowledge of Photoshop is primitive, so I tried to "spot heal" without much luck. Any suggestions?

[Photologyst]

OK, Marc, here’s my version of your Sydney.

Adjusted exposure in LR. Since the sky was blown and I wanted the focus on Sydney’s head I decided Photoshopping was in order.

In Photoshop layers cloned lens flare with 100% opacity brushes of varying sizes. Another Hue and Adjustment layer for darkening the iris. Ditto for intensifying the gold in the eye. Placed a 3 pix light catch into the eye.

New layer to blur the distracting background. Erased blur @ 100% in center of dog, 40% around edges and foliage, 12% where the head meets the foliage.

Back to LR for the sepia toned photo with a vignette. Sharpened both lightly.





I do see some pixelation on the chest. No doubt with the RAW that will not be there. If it is, then just clone over these.

[marclex]

WOW I really like the detail that you were able to pull out! The texture of Sid looks great. I need to do some messing with Photoshop on the original. Thanks for your input!! Its been very helpful.

[Photologyst]

Originally Posted by marclex

WOW I really like the detail that you were able to pull out! The texture of Sid looks great. I need to do some messing with Photoshop on the original. Thanks for your input!! Its been very helpful.

Glad that you like it, Marc.

I can upload the large files if you want so that you can see the details more clearly.

Since the breed has such a wonderful coat, careful sharpening is in order to bring out the multi-color sheen.

[marclex]

Yeah that'd be great! Thank you

[Jennyfer]

I actually like the original the best (color, without the background blurred). Great capture of the weimaraner! Makes me miss mine at home.

[marclex]

Thanks, we usually do a lot of exploring together so she ends up being the subject of a lot of photos haha. Here is another taken that day.

[superchud1]

Beautiful dog