My Dog Spud

[rmcheek]

I'm new to photography and I need constructive criticism. I really like the composition but what do you think? Also, hows the exposure? I know the glare of the tv on the floor is a little distracting, but it was difficult to get him to pose and thats as good as I could get.

EXIF info
18mm
ISO 1600
f/3.5
1/6 sec
White balance was set to flash, however I cant remember if I used the flash.

I also did a little work with the photo in Lightroom

[Laurenbiz]

I agree that the extra glare on the floor can be a little distracting. You did use flash, evident by the black shadow created below the dog in his chest area.

I'm surprised you got this nice of focus with a shutter speed of 1/6. This dog must have been sitting reeeealllly still!

It's a nice capture, although I would cut back on such a dark, heavy vignette in your Lightroom

[lowbone]

This photo would have been allot better if you had been lower and more at the dogs level. Shooting down at the dog gives a distorted view. Keep that in mind when shooting animals or small children.

[dlambert]

It looks like the flash could have used some diffusion, and it might also be worth looking at white balance - there seems to be an orange-ish cast (not just the floor coloring).