Minx the cat
Posted 20/05/2010 - 21:41
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The flash was used. I'd seen some old portraiture online with a similar harsh shadowing (I think they were old theatre mug shots), and wanted to try and replicate it and put the cat in a human-type shot (it was a quiet day...!)
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Posted 21/05/2010 - 06:21
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Very difficult to shoot black cats well, agree with points raised already, think you did well though.
Posted 21/05/2010 - 10:22
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I find #1 and #2 the best, #3 looks like the white fur is burnt-out.
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Terry
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Posted 21/05/2010 - 11:14
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Number 1 for me, except the shadow is a bit of a bummer.
I like number 3, it could have been brilliant with the lovely dof and great focus on the head, but the burn out is bit overpowering.
I like number 3, it could have been brilliant with the lovely dof and great focus on the head, but the burn out is bit overpowering.
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Posted 21/05/2010 - 11:23
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Gorgeous cat...great shots.
Posted 21/05/2010 - 11:28
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Rather a regal creature - was it you that adopted this cat as a 'stray'? (and if so, who has done the 'adoption'?)...
Posted 21/05/2010 - 17:18
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Cheers for the comments guys.
My favourites are 1 and 2, I know the shadows aren't technically great, but for some reason I just like the shots. I think the white fur is overblown in 3 (it was a super bright day, and I jumped at the chance of a still cat!), though I may see if it's salvageable.
Minx came from Cat Rescue, she had a really rough life before coming to us, but two years in and I think she trusts us and the house feels like home. She's still a little skittish, but I think that's just part of her character.
Can't speak highly enough of Cat Rescue, they really made sure they were placing Minx with responsible people, two interviews and a home visit. Amazing when you consider that no checking is done before people bring a child into the world...
My favourites are 1 and 2, I know the shadows aren't technically great, but for some reason I just like the shots. I think the white fur is overblown in 3 (it was a super bright day, and I jumped at the chance of a still cat!), though I may see if it's salvageable.
Minx came from Cat Rescue, she had a really rough life before coming to us, but two years in and I think she trusts us and the house feels like home. She's still a little skittish, but I think that's just part of her character.
Can't speak highly enough of Cat Rescue, they really made sure they were placing Minx with responsible people, two interviews and a home visit. Amazing when you consider that no checking is done before people bring a child into the world...
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Posted 21/05/2010 - 18:20
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Does anyone remember the 'famous' Pentax AD that came out in their Hey Day and when they introduced Spot Beam
'Pentax - take a black cat in a coal cellar'
'Pentax - take a black cat in a coal cellar'
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