Tony
by bobonacus

Comment by jomari:
It's a nice portrait. Tony's expression is genuinely happy, not a for-the-camera smile.

_MG_0893
by bobonacus

Comment by jomari:
Lovely photo. The scattered reflected light looks very romantic.

_MG_0893
by bobonacus

Comment by hajeka:
Nice light! The glitters are giving very nice effect here. Perhaps there's a little too much shadow behind the guy's head.

Tools of the trade for wildlife photography; A tripod and a willing model!!
by bobonacus

Comment by JimiRose:
Cute factor 10, I think even the most steely hearted of DPCers will let out an awwwww at this one.

Tony
by bobonacus

Comment by MattO:
I would suggest you find a small light/flash meter to help you adjust the strobes. As you note the hairlight/backlight is really bright. But you have captured a good expression for him.

Tools of the trade for wildlife photography; A tripod and a willing model!!
by bobonacus

Comment by tanguera:
AAAcck!!! I'd pass out from the cute. Just commenting now.

Every time I click on this image I just want to hug the critter. How lucky to have witnessed this. The content of this image surpasses any other "tool" shot, as it tells a story and has an emotion. Love how the pup is looking up. Did I mention I love cute things?????

Tony
by bobonacus

Comment by roz:
you've caught the most excellent happy expression ..
i think to be really good at taking photographs of ppl you have to 'bond' with them in some way and form a connection .. make them feel relaxed and also that they dont have a camera pointed in their face .. make them forget about the camera .. i work on speed ... get them when they dont expect it .. but you obviously dont have to .. !!
brilliant shot .. :)

Tools of the trade for wildlife photography; A tripod and a willing model!!
by bobonacus

Comment by DigiFotoBuddy:
Here is my personal scoring scale with 2 points each. The idea behind is to justify the score I gave. You have all right not to agree with it. This is just my personal opinion with whatever little photography knowledge I have. Hope it helps.

- Meets the challenge - 2 out of 2
- Lighting/Exposure - 2 out of 2
- Composition - 1 out of 2
- Concept and execution - 1 out of 2
- Over all image, WOW factor - 1 out of 2

Tools of the trade for wildlife photography; A tripod and a willing model!!
by bobonacus

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Is this the same seal that I thought was so "AWWWW-ful" in the freestudy? Looks like you had a little ham on your hands.

Seal pup on the beach
by bobonacus

Comment by tinkie2010:
I love the pose...