My Dog Sunshine: I took this with a Nikon D7000. I wanted a shallow depth of field. I used bounce flash, indoors, F5.6 85mm. Only after post processing did I see that the focal point...

thegrover Loc: Yorba Linda, CA

I took this with a Nikon D7000. I wanted a shallow depth of field. I used bounce flash, indoors, F5.6 85mm. Only after post processing did I see that the focal point was on her nose and the eyes not as sharp as they should have been. It is a centered picture but the eyes follow the rule of thirds. If I were to do it again I would go with one more f stop. I love this picture. However please feel free to give me constructive criticism. I am married so you will not hurt my feelings.

Sunshine

UP-2-IT Loc: RED STICK, LA

thegrover wrote:

I took this with a Nikon D7000. I wanted a shallow depth of field. I used bounce flash, indoors, F5.6 85mm. Only after post processing did I see that the focal point was on her nose and the eyes not as sharp as they should have been. It is a centered picture but the eyes follow the rule of thirds. If I were to do it again I would go with one more f stop. I love this picture. However please feel free to give me constructive criticism. I am married so you will not hurt my feelings.

Make a deal with you, I'll take the dog you keep the wife! She looks like a sweetheart!

Birdguide Loc: Ormond Beach, FL

thegrover wrote:

I took this with a Nikon D7000. I wanted a shallow depth of field. I used bounce flash, indoors, F5.6 85mm. Only after post processing did I see that the focal point was on her nose and the eyes not as sharp as they should have been. It is a centered picture but the eyes follow the rule of thirds. If I were to do it again I would go with one more f stop. I love this picture. However please feel free to give me constructive criticism. I am married so you will not hurt my feelings.

What an adorable little rascal. :thumbup: :thumbup:

tlbuljac Loc: Oklahoma

BOW-WOW....great photo :thumbup: :thumbup:

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

Hi thegrover,

What a kind face on your dog. Sunshine looks like a real treasure. Take care & ...

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Super image! What sweet looking dog and you caught her expression perfectly. Good job and :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

ftpecktim Loc: MONTANA

Good looking dog. Nice shot.

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

It sure is easy to get the nose in focus instead of the eyes. I have that problem a lot when photographing our pooch. Great picture of a cutie.

thegrover wrote:

I took this with a Nikon D7000. I wanted a shallow depth of field. I used bounce flash, indoors, F5.6 85mm. Only after post processing did I see that the focal point was on her nose and the eyes not as sharp as they should have been. It is a centered picture but the eyes follow the rule of thirds. If I were to do it again I would go with one more f stop. I love this picture. However please feel free to give me constructive criticism. I am married so you will not hurt my feelings.