My big little buddy

[mmeyer]

Well, after all of the help I took a shot (pun intended ) at it this afternoon. Since I got my new SB800 I had to try that out too. That thing is awesome by the way! These were both taken with the flash off camera to the right with some on camera flash as well. They aren't great by any means but I'm getting there. He sure loved getting his picture taken. I was surprised.

Any additional help is appreciated.

Thanks

[WifeKidsandDog]

WOW, nice job, looks like you got the exposure right on.

What is it about a black lab that they can turn on soulful looks for the camera.

Well done

[mmeyer]

Thanks Cheryl,

He kept lifting one eye brow and I tried to catch that but they didn't work out this time. They sure do have the eyes don't they.

Mike

[Steve Foss]

Yep, looks like you've got the exposure dialed in just right. These are nice. Have fun doing more!

[Dbl]

Excellent results on the exposure and lighting. Maybe a portrait orientation would include more of pooch's face? You Nikon guys are so lucky with your flash system, I am envious!

Honestly there is something about a lab with eyes and expression...they can get to you.

[dukhnt]

Nice work. Really like that first one. Gonna be cold, you heading up to monticello this weekend?

[finnbay]

Nice shots! I've had three labs and each had their own expressions. What personality! Well done!

[mmeyer]

Thanks Everyone,

Now that I am starting to get a handle on the exposure, I'll try to get some better compositions.

Dukhnt, the wife is working this weekend so it's me and the kids and I think the county wouldn't look at me too kindly if I took them out in this cold. We'll be staying where it's warm.

Have a good weekend.

[Ryan_V]

you're right about the county thing mike!!!!

[mmeyer]

Nothing gets past you county guys does it?

Glad to see you venturing out of the ice fishing forum once in a while Ryan!

[Ryan_V]

I have my territory!!! My main one is the Mille Lacs forum, but do keep tabs on you and your photos in this forum!!!! always trying out new territory!!

[kwiggy]

Nice pics Mike. What a beautiful dog! I haven't had a chance to get the Eskimo GC out on the ice yet, but I got all of my gear in it and she is ready to go. Looks like things are going to warm up a bit for next weekend, but... I'll be out of town.

Do you come up to Monti to shoot the swans? If so, I hope you share some of those pics here. I love to hear the air woofin' through their wings as they fly right over our house. Doesn't happen very often, but it's fun when it does.

[mmeyer]

Hey Kwiggy,

Actually I was in Monticello shooting the swans the end of December. It was quite a site.

Here's a link to some of the photos I posted.

Swan Photos

Thanks and I hope you can get the house out soon.

Mike

[WifeKidsandDog]

I love the swans. I hope to get up there to see them (when it's not as cold).