Something that new photographers often times are told to do is, fill the frame. Fill the frame means just that... fill the frame with your subject. If you like the details of a flower, then fill the frame with that flower rather than the flower with it's stem, leaves, ground and background since all of that other stuff can be distracting. Filling the frame is very useful when you want to show detail, get rid of background clutter, or show emotion. This first image shows one of Hermes' favorite toys. How do I know it's a favorite? Because it's been around awhile and I haven't found it's innards all over the floor. This next picture of Hermes was taken on the same couch, but I moved in close so that the other furniture and the color from the walls wouldn't be so distracting. Now, we can easily see those beautiful, big, brown eyes. Dash has been under the weather this past week and just hasn't been himself. (He's even let Hermes sit in my lap while we're watching Netflix!) He's on antibiotics now and will hopefully be back to his bossy self soon, but it's kind of pitiful to see him like this. If you'd like an up close look at more of the stars of this blog ring, start with Ann Bridges of Ann Bridges Photography - The Critter Pawtographer located in North East Texas.
Enjoy you weekend!
24 Comments
1/19/2018 05:31:53 am
I hope Dash is feeling better! Yours are great subjects for close up eye photos. :)
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:14:47 pm
Kim, he started to show his old self today. I think the worst might be over. And, yes their eyes are beautiful. If only I could get Hermes not to glare at me through slit lids when he doesn't want my camera around. lol
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:16:25 pm
The melt your heart kind of face. When we aren't thrilled with his behavior we can always tell him,"at least you're cute." ;)
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Kirsten
1/19/2018 08:14:08 am
oh the toy photo!! <3
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:17:15 pm
I love that I was able to get his nose in that one. ;)
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Elaine
1/19/2018 09:31:17 am
Sending good thoughts for Dash. As always, love that Hermes! The toy photo is just beyond adorable.
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:18:36 pm
Thank you, Elaine. I think Dash is starting to turn around. I was happy that I could get Hermes' nose in that toy shot. ;)
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John
1/19/2018 10:57:35 am
Such sweet looking faces! I hope Dash gets back to his old self soon.
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:19:21 pm
Thanks, John. Dash is starting to feel better I think.
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1/19/2018 12:04:17 pm
Wow - the ears! Great closeups - hope Dash feels better soon.
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:20:03 pm
Yes, those ears are hard to keep in the frame sometimes. :D
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Danyel
1/19/2018 01:41:48 pm
For a favorite toy it sure looks to be in good shape. I hope Dash feels better soon.
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:22:30 pm
That toy is very floppy, but he has only made one hole in it (that black part where it's nostril should be attached). That is NOT the case with his other toys. And thanks from Dash. He's starting to feel better.
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Linda
1/19/2018 04:20:54 pm
Those eyes! I hope Dash is feeling better soon.
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:25:28 pm
One of Hermes' nicknames is "marble eyes." Dash has him beat with those big eyes in that tiny head though. lol
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Lynda
1/19/2018 06:03:23 pm
Poor Dash! Hope he’s feeling better soon. They both have such expressive eyes!
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Kelly
1/19/2018 06:26:18 pm
Thank you, Lynda. Dash has started turning around today. He seems to be feeling a little better.
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Kelly
1/19/2018 10:04:57 pm
Funny you should say that, Darlene... he's not a lap dog by any stretch of the imagination, but he loves for us to sit by him. ;)
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Jessica
1/19/2018 09:41:12 pm
I really, really adore your second and third images! You captured such sweet expressions that filled the frame perfectly!
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Kelly
1/19/2018 10:07:26 pm
Thank you, Jessica.
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SamAdele
1/20/2018 01:38:29 pm
Aw these are gorgeous, with eyes like those it'd be hard not to fill the frame! Great job :)
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Rochelle
1/20/2018 03:00:36 pm
Oh poor Dash, I hope feels better soon! He has the most wonderful soulful eyes.
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