Mitch Zeissler’s Imagecraft Bootcamp challenge this week is… Making Limonade. Well… when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Ok, not literally, though. Have you ever been in that frustrating situation where what you had wanted to capture is not exactly what you (nobody else to blame…) did? Now, we’re talking.
While waiting for my stepdaughter, I was making portraits of horses at a manège, when I saw this dog’s occupying the exit door. It was dark and I had a 45mm (equal to 90mm) lens. His sad or tired expression made me want to cuddle him, but I was afraid that he would run away if I approached him.
Well, I traded a hug for a shot and clicked fast, using auto settings. I immediately saw that it was a mediocre shot. I didn’t delete it, and never did anything with that, until Mitch’s request to find our worst image disaster, and go through the post-processing steps he has taught us over the past several weeks.
So thanks Mitch, I am happy to have rescued the cute dog.
Here is the original. I know, I know, it wasn’t my best…
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great transformation! I love the patina you chose…so warm
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Thank you, Lisa!
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What a sweet face. You did a great job, Lucile.
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Thank you, Lois. I know you love animals!!
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Oh he’s so lovely. Awesome work.
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Thank you! He’s so cute.
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SO YOU ACTUALLY CAN MAKE A DOG PHOTO A GOOD PHOTO!!
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Even of a fish! 😉
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well recovered, awesome job
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Thank you Julz.
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That image certainly benefited from ‘Dr.’ Mitch’s good tips. I am glad that you were able to save it. The color of that pup is absolutely luscious and of course his face is adorable.
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Dr Mitch is a magician! Thank you Lisa. This dog is indeed adorable.
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This is so warm and appealing.
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He’s so adorable!!
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What a difference! He looks dahling!
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Thanks Terri. It was worth trying to improve his photo.
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Wow – that is an amazing transformation! And hey, the Like button is back … but I still commented. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting and commenting! Lol
Yes, it’s back. I had too but I’m in peace with it.
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Huge difference! Such a cute sad-looking dog
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Thank you!
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