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Martin .
{K:24957} 6/2/2007
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Nicki,
Thank you so very much for going back so far, regarding my port... hehehe
Martin
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 6/2/2007
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Ohhhhh...what a cutie!!!!Wonderful face expression..LOL!!Such sad eyes!!!I want to fondle him..and give him a bone Martin!
Give him a big hug from me...for you too... !
Nicki;)
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Sylvia Marriott
{K:12812} 3/29/2007
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Tell me about destructive!! I have three young greyhounds who are the most destructive dogs I have every owned (I have 33 dogs at the moment) Everyone thinks that greyhounds are these elegant noble dogs but it is all a big facade, they are wicked!!!!;-)
Sylvia
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Martin .
{K:24957} 3/29/2007
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Sylvia,
Thank you so very much my friend... Yes, this is 1 of most prettiest dogs I have ever seen, but the most destructive as well... Ahhhh!
Most people think of a coonhound as being very laid back and sleeping, but they are not...
Marty
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Sylvia Marriott
{K:12812} 3/28/2007
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Hi Martin,
Great photo!! I just love the way you have captured that true coonhound expression. Love it!!
7+++++++++++++
Sylvia
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Martin .
{K:24957} 7/22/2006
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Stephen,
I love the flash. It's a Metz 45 CT-5 antique, which I found on eBay. It went for around $500.00 - $600.00 new 20 years ago. I paid $200.00 for it and it is in mint condition. It looks to have been used 4, or 5 times...
The only thing that was a waste was the factory battery cluster, which I replaced with a brand new set of NiCad’s from Adorama camera for $59.00... It also came with an AA battery holder frame for non rechargeable batteries in case of an emergency...
I do have a couple of Vivitar hot shoe mount thyristors, but they don't compare to a handle flash by any means. The handle flash is great for candid’s and you could even use one in a pinch for studio shots with an umbrella.
Although in the studio I would prefer some elinchrom 400BX heads, which I will be buying in the near future. I had a set of Norman hot lights, that I paid $600.00 for the complete set, with umbrellas, stands ect. I was so upset regarding their performance I gave them away. Free of Charge!
I looked up the newest Metz and it goes for $369.95 @ Adorama. I would think this would work great for Weddings and such, but not serious studio work. Speed lights? I have no use for them... But they are better than nothing in a tight situation and very portable...
I hope I answered your question. I truly love natural light, but we all know we don't live in a perfect world, so sometimes I’m forced to use a supplement lighting source...
Martin
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Stephen Gledhill
{K:1232} 7/21/2006
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Great shot. Love the eyes. How do you like that flash? This was from a while ago. Is that the only flash you have? Nice capture.
Congrats!
Steve
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Martin .
{K:24957} 1/7/2006
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Chris,
Thank you so very much and it's not that elusive, but inclusive... LOL
Martin
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Chris Holland
{K:395} 1/7/2006
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Ohh.... he's so cute. IWhat a great expression. I like the way cropped this.
hmm... I wonder if this comment brings me closer to that elusive feedback rating of 1000?
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/6/2005
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Dana,
A girl at work told me the same thing, about the fur and skin thing...
Thank you so very much for all of your support,
Marty
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Dana Finchum
{K:2200} 11/6/2005
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Nicely done, you can almost feel the smoothness of his coat. Excellent portrait.
Dana
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/6/2005
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Ron,
Thank you so very much, as I just looked at this ol' hound and I thought "HE is a Fine Looking Hound"
Martin
PS. He is a pain in the butt!
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 11/6/2005
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Looked again and added to favorites. The doggy has lots of life in that facial expression.
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/5/2005
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Trace,
Thank you young lady. What are you doing? Where are you at?
Marty
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Tracey Main
{K:7290} 11/4/2005
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Wow am I looking in the mirror..Lol...hello my friend I have not forgotten you or my other USF friends a great photo, hopefully I will be back soon and on track I still have a peep at the photos now and then keep up the good work will catch you up soon....Trace
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/2/2005
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Diego,
I just got lucky my friend, as 2 of the 4 shots turned out ok...
Thank you so very much,
Marty
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Diego Latt
{K:6884} 11/2/2005
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Wonderful shot Marty and wonderful title too.
Your dog is beautiful, but like ever the hound dog has a sad look, Superb!!!!!
Awesome use of Metz!!!
I love this pic Marty.
You are a master
A hug
Diego (7+++)
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/2/2005
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Kay,
Thank you so much, because I get very tempted at times... I'll kill him one day, NOT! Ahhhhh!
Hey Please give me your take on the 2nd "Tracker" Photo?
Thank you again,
Marty
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Kay McIntire
{K:11787} 11/1/2005
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I think he's sad cuz you BEAT him all the time! LOL!! Just kidding, he is really a great model! I don't think the background needs to be cloned out at all. Looks like he is sitting on the couch? This is a good capture!
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/1/2005
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Susie,
I ment to write "I wish", not "I with"... lol
Also, I forgot to answer your question about the sad look. Yes this is his happy, sad, hurt, feeling great and pissed off look. Never changes!
You can tell what is going on in his mind by his body language very well though...
Marty
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/1/2005
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Susie,
Thank you my friend, as I just keep tring new things. I only with I looked this good on the screen...
Marty
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/1/2005
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Liz,
Thanks sweety, as he is much better looking than me,
Marty
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/1/2005
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Sam III,
Thank you my friend. I thought getting the good ol' hound would be nice and lazy. Wrong, this is the most high strung dog I have ever seen.
He is always moving, trying to get on me, or run from me. Heck he even hunts me like an animal. Drives me nuts, but he is so very good looking and loving... That has saved his life more than once. Especially when he ate the couch and my chair!
Thanks again,
Marty
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/1/2005
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Keith,
Thank you very much,
Martin
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Martin .
{K:24957} 11/1/2005
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Pat,
Thank you my friend,
Marty
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 11/1/2005
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Very nice lighting Martin...I think you've got the technique down. This is a great doggy portrait. Do they have anything but a "sad look"? :) He's a handsome boy.
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 11/1/2005
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Fantastic capture Martin...what a gorgeous dog...wonderfully detailed picture my friend
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Sam Graziano III
{K:14064} 11/1/2005
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Hi Marty!
What a fantastic Shot of the Beautiful Dog. We have a Blood hound that I have been trying to get a photo of FOREVER! lol
I can only hope to get a shot half as good as this. Well Done my friend.
Best Regards
Sam III
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Keith Saint
{K:13784} 11/1/2005
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Great shot of a lovely dog
Well done
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Pat Snelling Weiner
{K:1920} 11/1/2005
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I love his sad looking eye. Great capture. Pat
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Martin .
{K:24957} 10/31/2005
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Ron,
Thank you so very much my friend,
Martin
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 10/31/2005
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Great portrait.
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