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Noir-esque Dog
By Canada
November 9th, 2008
My dog was looking out the window staring at birds. EOS 5D MK I.
Comments from the Community
Posted By: PaulCKK
about 14 years, 10 months ago

I've long been mystified by this technique and I love it--how do you get the background to be black? I assume you don't like in a cave so that rules that out.


Posted By: Tim H.
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: omarjuul
about 14 years, 10 months ago
wow! very nice!
I like the fact that its all black, that's a nice thing for a background; I want to be able to see the things that are on my desktop ;p
I like the fact that its all black, that's a nice thing for a background; I want to be able to see the things that are on my desktop ;p
Posted By: Buckeyes55
about 14 years, 10 months ago
AWESOME PHOTO!! This is one of the best photos I have ever seen! We have a yellow Lab-they are the best!!
PLEASE SEND MORE!!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
PLEASE SEND MORE!!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Posted By: Canada
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for your comments.
It's pretty simple actually, the light was coming through the window from high clouds at a 45 degrees angle. No light was hitting the ceiling, and I exposed the dog (which was directly lit from the clouds). On the original shot, you could see a little bit of background, but since it was underexposed a lot, I simply reduced the black level, and it vanished. But it shouldn't work for humans, since a reduced black level on a face accentuates skin irregularities. You'd look as if you had some sort severe skin disease.
It's pretty simple actually, the light was coming through the window from high clouds at a 45 degrees angle. No light was hitting the ceiling, and I exposed the dog (which was directly lit from the clouds). On the original shot, you could see a little bit of background, but since it was underexposed a lot, I simply reduced the black level, and it vanished. But it shouldn't work for humans, since a reduced black level on a face accentuates skin irregularities. You'd look as if you had some sort severe skin disease.
Posted By: deuceswild09
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: sugarplum.dancer
about 14 years, 10 months ago
I love the dramatic effect of the black dog against the black background. Your labrador retriever is beautiful.
Posted By: brizkit
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Excellent desktop! I'm a big dog lover, but this is still a great shot on its own merits. I almost feel like I could reach out and pet your lab. This would look phenomenal on a CRT. Very cool all around, and very cute pooch.
Posted By: Noupette
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Gorgeous dog and a fantastic photo. Love that it's all black. Looks fabulous on my glossy 24-inch iMac screen which has a black border. As someone else said, icons stand out brilliantly against this. Love the expression on the dog's face, too.
Posted By: El Jacko
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Yeah, I'm a dog lover too. These black labradors seem to be very photogenic if it comes to black background shots.
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Posted By: Joel Antunes
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Hello really nice shot with the 5D, i would clone out the dog chain, seems a bit distracting form the rest, my desktop now! thanks
Posted By: Dominic Kamp
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: stubulman
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Not only is your dog photogenic, but it looks so dignified and intelligent too. The black-on-black treatment is fabulous. By the way, unless I missed it above, what is your dog's name?
Posted By: Canada
about 14 years, 10 months ago
The dog's name is of the utmost originality. It's name is "Buddy". I know, I know, I didn't choose it.
Posted By: Ally1996
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: buck2825
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: JanErik
about 14 years, 10 months ago
As an animal lover and hobby photographer, I find this wallpaper to be extremely good. When I enlarged it I was gobsmacked. I said out loud "Oh my. This is awesome!" I love the excellent black level, and the fine details on Buddy's beautiful face.
Very good photograph. I'm planning on using this as a wallpaper for a long time...
Very good photograph. I'm planning on using this as a wallpaper for a long time...
Posted By: voncroy
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: Santorican
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: JC Isaacs
about 14 years, 10 months ago
Posted By: Thatismattisthat
about 14 years, 9 months ago
Do you think it's possible to do the same with a white puppy?
But instead make the background white?
But instead make the background white?
Posted By: steeldragon
about 14 years, 9 months ago
Posted By: gonein60
about 14 years, 9 months ago
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