Leo the Snow dog

[Val1064]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13861873@N00/2233260818/" title="snow dog by valerie1064, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2233260818_97ddccf853.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="snow dog" /></a>Camera: Kodak EasyShare C743 Zoom
Exposure: 0.031 sec (1/32)
Aperture: f/2.7
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 1 EV
Flash: Flash fired, auto mode

Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
X-Resolution: 72 dpi
Y-Resolution: 72 dpi
Software: Version 1.1100
Date and Time: 2008:01:31 11:45:45
YCbCr Positioning: Co-Sited
Exposure Program: Normal
Date and Time (Original): 2008:01:23 19:59:49
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:01:23 19:59:49
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 16/5 bits
Shutter Speed: 500/100
Maximum Lens Aperture: 286/100
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
Color Space: sRGB
Exposure Index: 80/1
Sensing Method: One-chip colour area sensor
Digital Zoom Ratio: 0/10
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 36
Compression: JPEG
Image Width: 2304 pixels
Image Height: 3072 pixels

He was out for ten minutes and came to the door looking this way. As always I am looking for ways to improve. Do you think a different angle or better lighting would help this photo?

[kirbinster]

Not sure Leo qualifies as "Wildlife", but he does not seemed thrilled by the snow. Its a nice sharp image, but the stroler in the background is distracting. Also you might want to consider the rule of thirds with your composition, rather than just filling the frame with Leo.

[Saralonde]

Must have been snowing hard!

Val, It's been awhile since you posted, so you might want to check out our new Critique Forum Rules. (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10892) Basically you need to include some more information with any shots posted in the new Critique section. If you just want to "Share Your Shot" (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45) with everyone, I can move it to that section or you can edit this one to include more information.

[Val1064]

Must have been snowing hard!

Val, It's been awhile since you posted, so you might want to check out our new Critique Forum Rules. (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10892) Basically you need to include some more information with any shots posted in the new Critique section. If you just want to "Share Your Shot" (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45) with everyone, I can move it to that section or you can edit this one to include more information.
Thank you!

[netbymatt]

I think a different angle would have helped this shot a lot. Pictures of pets or animals at their eye level are usually more interesting. For example, with Leo everyone is used to seeing the top of his head and his back because you're usually looking down at him.

[FocalFrenzy]

If you have a post processing program on your computer, you can take the green out of Leo's pupils. More lovable, less demonic. (LOL)

[Saralonde]

Thanks for the info, Val. It isn't always needed, but it is really helpful:).

Focal Frenzy is right about the green eye. Humans get red eye, animals get red eye.

As for the angle, sometimes with pets and children, it pays to get down to their level. You'd still get the appearance of snow all over him, plus a better look at his eyes.