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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 7/20/2007
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Always honored, Stephen, when people look back through my older work. Thanks for the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Stephen Rogers
{K:3370} 7/20/2007
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What a nice sense of pride he has. Nice clear image and cropped perfectly. I think that the DOF is great for this image as well.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/30/2006
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Thanks Mike . . . Haven't been getting UF E-Mail for about a week but be aware that I appreciate your comments. By the way . . . I like the leash here . . . it seems appropriate . . . but many - like yourself - do not. Different strokes, I guess! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/30/2006
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Thanks Avi . . . I'll be late on tons of things since I have so much going on right now . . . and since I have not gotten e-mail notification for several days now. Just know I appreciate your comments.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~~
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mike reed
{K:493} 8/26/2006
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hey doyle great pic!! would like to see the leash go away but " i know unavoidable" im a biggggg dog lover and the is a great shot of a gorgous dog
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Avi
{K:70138} 8/25/2006
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Sorry Doyle.. I have been irregular.. a LOT of things going on.. got some time today.. and this one just smacked me right in the face !!!.. GREAT SHOT !!! ;)
all the very best,
Avi
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/24/2006
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Thanks Chad . . . You're right . . . great places to shoot . . . ESPECIALLY for dog lovers!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Chad Parish
{K:6440} 8/22/2006
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Very good picture Doyle, perfect D)F and focus and nice content. I had a great dane I used to show, these are great places to shoot.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/18/2006
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And yet another attempted reply . . . :(
All pics I have are going to be placed on the club website and provided free of charge to any who wish them. You're always so kind in your comments that I hope you're not being swamped in my responses. ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 8/17/2006
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oh,. yes, so true! this is such a great shot, doyle. did you send the owners copies of these pix? i am sure they would treasure them for life.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/16/2006
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Thanks Gayle....we have Pembroke Welsh Corgis -- http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1096566
They are the HIGH energy dogs and never cease to be active unless they're sleeping. The distinction is minor . . . Pembrokes have no tails and a fox-ish face, front feet pointing slightly outward...their ears tend to be more up. The other is a cadigan (with a tail) and is a couch potato . . . ready to sit with you and watch tv all evening. Squared heads, slightly larger, frontward pointed feet and ears more to the sides.
Best wishes!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Gayle Newton
{K:1482} 8/16/2006
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No, I don't disagree with you - it's just another way to look at it, in "my" perfect world. I always like the tightest crop possible when the background isn't important and you have a primary (and most handsome!)subject like this one. Of course there are always exceptions to every rule. I do like the style of the leash, and no, I wouldn't clone it out either.
Well, they say poodles don't shed, but he sure does leave black puffs of something all around on occasion! :) So you have corgies? I'm not that familiar with the breed, although my neighbor used to have one. Aren't there two types? I remember Pembroke, but the other one escapes me.
Take care,
Gayle
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Gayle Newton
{K:1482} 8/16/2006
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No, I don't disagree with you - it's just another way to look at it, in "my" perfect world. I always like the tightest crop possible when the background isn't important and you have a primary (and most handsome!)subject like this one. Of course there are always exceptions to every rule. I do like the style of the leash, and no, I wouldn't crop it out either.
Well, they say poodles don't shed, but he sure does leave black puffs of something all around on occasion! :) So you have corgies? I'm not that familiar with the breed, although my neighbor used to have one. Aren't there two types? I remember Pembroke, but the other one escapes me.
Take care,
Gayle
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/16/2006
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James, - I must say - your comments are very good for my ego!! (Though the wife would likely disagree -Hmmmmmm).
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jimmy Piper
{K:5742} 8/16/2006
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this is a very good shot. exposure and DOF are perfect! i also like the colours, and not forgetting about that ripper clarity..
well done mate..
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Gayle:
Thanks so much for the critique. I'll agree with you about more of the dog at the bottom and agree to disagree about less headroom . . . just feel like it gives it more dynamism and less centrality I think . . . though I do love to hear what others really think. The leash was unavoidable in this setting and while I agree it would have been nicely absent . . . I didn't think PS cloning it out was a good idea at all. And, helping out is the fact that the leash is distinctive, unique and interesting.
Naturally your instincts as to the positives in this shot are very well honed indeed! ;)
Aha . . . another dog lover . . . and the poodle doesn't shed so . . . well . . . it could have been worse. Thanks again for critiquing and commenting!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Thanks Hanggan! I very much appreciate your comments!
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Thanks Juan :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Nice guess Mary but (Uhnnnnnnn!) wrongo! The dog's not ours and is watching his handler who apparently has doggie snacks in his pocket and has been absentmindedly tossing them to him from time to time. Patient, proud and a champion.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Gayle Newton
{K:1482} 8/15/2006
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Critiquers Corner, huh? Ok, let's see. Yes, I would like to see more of the dog at the bottom, and less space at the top. At least enough to see the entire ear and collar. The leash bothers me a little, although I know leashes are good,as they help keep them safe!
Positives: Wonderful view of a noble head and expression of love and dedication! Good use of dof also.
I have two dogs - a standard poodle and a collie. I wish I had a short-haired breed like this one around this time of year. Toby (the collie) is shedding like crazy. I love him anyway. :) Thanks for the smiles!
Gayle
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Hanggan Situmorang
{K:37833} 8/15/2006
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Ah...just after I wrote my latest comment to you, here it is...so cute expression and very nice DOF, Doyle. Well done!
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Juan Gonzalo Marcano Prieto
{K:14254} 8/15/2006
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linda toma, aunque parece molesto, excelente
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 8/15/2006
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You captured an expression of adoration here Doyle- looking at Marlyce I am sure!!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Wow . . . Thanks Sqirl!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Thank you Fatemeh! Nice of you to comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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A beautiful dog Michele! It's funny (or not) how very important they can become . . . and what an intedgral part of the family!
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/15/2006
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Thanks for the comment John!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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SQirl
{K:2742} 8/15/2006
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Lovely shot, Doyle! The DOF and sharpness of the dog's face are excellent, and the title really sets off this shot perfectly. Nice work! :)
SQirl
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Fatemeh Rahimi
{K:13523} 8/15/2006
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i can see loyalty through his deep look!
thank you Doyle!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/15/2006
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This picture and the Title are the best form of showing 'friedship + loyalty I would understand myself.
What a beautiful friend.
You are ... here we go again 'HIS/HER ' entire 'world' . I lost my best friend 4 yrs. ago but time to get another best friend. Never to be repalced, just to keep me company. A shot of her because she was so beautiful ...
She was 7 yrs. and eveyone alway s ask how old she was .... Labs are sooo funny !!!
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j esford
{K:13518} 8/14/2006
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Ah yes Doyle, unconditional love.........this is it! -john
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2006
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Thanks John . . . That's because to this friend there IS nobody better looking . . . the eyes sparkle when they see you! Got me on the ear though . . . but just by a hair. Ideally . . . I would have preferred the width of the leash under the ear at a minimum . . .
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 8/14/2006
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Oh yes, and she won't change her mind if she finds someone better looking or with a bigger wallet...
An excellent shot, with perfect detail in the dog and the leash against a colourful and perfectly abstract background.
But you just lost the bottom of the ear...
John
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2006
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Thanks Jan . . . That's very kind of you!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 8/14/2006
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You have captured the nobility of the dog in this picture. Excellent!
--Jan
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 8/14/2006
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You're welcome, Doyle!:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2006
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Thanks Shirley! I appreciate the words of Blanding . . . apparently he too owned a dog or two.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:173998} 8/14/2006
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Yes, you've captured that look of devotion so well!
"There are times when only a dog will do
For a friend -- when you're beaten, sick and blue,
And the world's all wrong; for he won't care
If you break and cry, or grouch and swear;
For he'll let you know as he licks your hands
That he's downright sorry -- and understands."
from Vagabond House, by Don Blanding
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2006
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Thanks Annemette!!
We had a great time but as we were on the show committee and worked closely with the judges, showing our corgis would have given the appearance of impropriety which we wouldn't want. Lot of work but a lot of great people. Give your mother's computer two aspirin, quit using the CD drive as a cup holder . . . and it'll get better!!
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2006
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That's high praise from you Hugo!!! Thanks, you MADE my day!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/14/2006
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Hey Doyle, excellent lighting and the feel of the attention of the dog to his master. Good shot, nice and crisp details with a good DOF.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 8/14/2006
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Oh yes, I know exactly what you mean, Doyle! A dog is always so loyal and even tempered, always pleased to see you, to accompany you and even defend you with its life if neccessary. Of course dogs and humans canīt be compared, but it can be hard not to.
Lord Byron had a newfoundlanddog like I do, and he wrote a stunning memorial for his dog when it died. I can relate to every word in his poems concerning his dog.
A beautiful expressive dogportrait of a pointer!
Sorry for not being so active commenting these days, but Iīm at my motherīs place, and her computer doesnīt work well. One of these vira I think - at least the pc doesnīt sneeze...
Take care,
Annemette
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