pug of war
// 2009.01.06One of the downsides to taking as many photos as I do (I average between 8 GB and 16 GB of RAW files per month) is that you never seem to have enough time to process everything you'd like to. It makes you a better editor of your work, I think, but it also can leave real gems untouched for months.
Case in point: the pug of war. I wanted to get Merry in her armor in front of a good stone wall - something that would look suitably medieval. I found it, and shot this in the fall, but never got around to processing it till now because I knew I wanted a different "post process" look than my usual fare. Took me a while to get close to what I wanted, but here's the result.
And yes, I snickered often while processing this. Doesn't she look hysterical? :)





yes, hysterical...and ready to rumble. :)
1 : Stephanie : January 6, 2009 12:50 PM
This picture KILLS me - especially her facial expression, it's very: don't touch my armor or I will lick you to death with my killer tongue! ;)
2 : Robyn : January 6, 2009 2:31 PM
Merry Princcess Warrior is amourdillo-ious!
3 : Lucinda : January 6, 2009 3:57 PM
All hail Merry the Pugmalion, living ivory, animated by Aphrodite, righteous guardian and heart of hearts to her loyal supplicants!
4 : Allyson : January 6, 2009 4:27 PM
This one has to go into the next Merry Calender!
She looks sooo bada**! Like she's ready for her next conquest...THE WORLD!!!
Fantastic work as always you two!
Cheers!
5 : Marie, Bunkin and Pudge : January 6, 2009 8:03 PM
that armour is priceless!! where ever did you get a suit of armour for merry? she looks like the war mounts in world of warcraft!
hugs,
puglette
6 : puglette : January 7, 2009 2:45 AM
LOL!!! Thanks for the morning laugh...priceless!
7 : Susan : January 8, 2009 9:59 AM
Is there anyway we could get a large copy of this pick for computer wallpaper??? I love this picture is totally rocks
8 : Gryphon Jackson : January 14, 2009 10:40 PM
lol w0w it does look like something from world of warcraft!!! Wouldnt wanna mess wid dat d0g
9 : ochoa sinco : January 20, 2009 12:23 PM