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[Canyon Hiker]

Had to crop the ears. Does it ruin it?





Darin

[Lava Lamp]

Had to crop the ears. Does it ruin it?

I read somewhere once that ears are critically important for police artists sketching suspects from a witness description. That might be hooey and it might not apply to dogs, but I sorta do think Gus needs his ears.

If he had ears, however, it would be a pretty standard portrait angle. As it stands, it is a bit different.

I just put another photo of my own up for critique. Would love to read your comments and suggestions if you care to leave some.

[Shebang]

It doesn't ruin it at all for me. I like the framing effect. I do wish Gus had checked the mirror and wiped his nose before posing, though! Great expression!

[draymorton]

Doesn't ruin it at all. Many of those cropping rules are bogus.

[Nicci]

I agree with the lot. I think it is more interesting without the ears, besides, our brain automatically fill them in.

[Frog]

In this case, no. However, the tag being cut off is a bit of a problem. Shots good as is; would be better without the chop.

[daq7]

Both shots are very nice.

[Canyon Hiker]

Thanks for the replys from all of you. Much appreciated as always.

Paula, I wiped his nose and eyes, and dusted the dandruff off of him in this shot.
Frog, I cloned the tag and fur to fill in the bottom. Any better?

Thanks again everyone..

Darin

[Shebang]

Ah, yes, now that's a clean shot!