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27-NOV-2005 Helen Betts

9th Place
The Nose Knows
by Helen Betts

Ankara, Turkey

I thought this would be a good idea, but Tilki's snout is pretty short so wasn't able to get a very shallow DOF with her eyes, unfortunately. But after all the bribing, threatening and cajoling we did and because of my husband's endless patience in trying to keep a hyperactive dog (with an aversion to cameras) calm enough for the picture (plus almost getting bit!), I'm putting it in :-).

Sony DSC-H1
1/80s f/3.7 at 72.0mm iso64 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time27-Nov-2005 15:37:48
MakeSony
ModelDSC-H1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length72 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/3.7
ISO Equivalent64
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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roberta29-Nov-2005 22:33
Helen,
What a cooperative and cute model! Fine technical skill at full zoom on the H-1 with 1/80 sec!!
Sony Forums Challenges29-Nov-2005 03:58
So nicely done Helen. John
Jerry Curtis29-Nov-2005 02:52
Lovely shot, Helen. I can almost feel the cold and wetness of her nose, and the quick lick of her tongue, which I'm sure is not far away ;-)
Sony Forums Challenges29-Nov-2005 01:10
Helen, I really like the close crop and "nosey" composition of your friend here...well exposed and good detail at your focal point. I want to reach out and pet her muzzle :) Good idea and a cute shot. I know what you mean about keeping our pets still for the shot...I tried something simlar this weekend, but wasn't very successful. Glad you succeeded :) MFC
Guest 28-Nov-2005 23:42
I know the feeling of an active model all too well, lol. It takes a bunch of patience and a quick trigger finger. I love this picture because the nose is 3d and I can still get lost in his eyes for awhile. Excellent work!
Denise28-Nov-2005 23:22
Helen, the photo is wonderful!! His nose does jump right out of the screen. Amazing work with a moving dog, I had enought trouble with inanimate objects!!!!!
Guest 28-Nov-2005 21:45
Helen, this is a great image. I love the way you filled the frame with his face, and the look on it. ;) Fatih.
Katherine Stanback's Photos28-Nov-2005 18:14
Very cool shot - I love the focus on his nose, it looks so 3-dimensional, like it's sticking out of my computer screen!
boegheim28-Nov-2005 16:52
helen, he looksa bit sad....
very sharp on the nose, i like the details there.
Great idea