My first attempt at animal shelter photos
Feb 1, 2017 19:45:31 #
I was asked by a local animal shelter to take some photos of animals to put on line to help with their adoption. We were given a room with fluorescent light, not the optimal, but here's a few that we did. I tried to get down to their level, but it's not easy as they are nervous and mobile, and I'm old and stiff. BIF is a walk in the park compared to these guys. Any tips and C&C would be welcome to help with the next session. Dogs are even harder than cats because they are so starved for attention. I'm only posting cats here. I was asked to do a face shot and body shot. I had to clean dog snot off of my lens several times. I was surprised that 75% of the dogs there are pit bulls or pit bull mixes. I'll post some of them later.
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 24-120 hand held
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 24-120 hand held
1. Croissant
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2. Croissant
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3. Elsa
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4. Elsa
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5. Kosmic
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6. Kosmic playing
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7. Zepplin
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8. Zepplin
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Feb 1, 2017 19:50:47 #
They are so precious. My wife and I adopted two cats from a shelter. We love them dearly.
Feb 1, 2017 19:55:04 #
sleepydrdr wrote:
I was asked by a local animal shelter to take some... (show quote)
YOu did a great job. The eyes are perfect.
Feb 1, 2017 19:55:10 #
sleepydrdr wrote:
I was asked by a local animal shelter to take some... (show quote)
They are great shots of those cats. If people don't adopt after seeing those they are blind. LoL.
Feb 1, 2017 19:59:47 #
These are fantastic, Dianne! You caught animated, interested expressions. I would love to have Croissant join the family; alas, Trixie is not interested in sharing the lap or the recliner...
Feb 1, 2017 20:06:07 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
They are so precious. My wife and I adopted two cats from a shelter. We love them dearly.
Thanks, fourg1b2006! I had to control myself from taking them all home. I already have two cats.
Feb 1, 2017 20:06:47 #
SENSORLOUPE wrote:
YOu did a great job. The eyes are perfect.
Thanks, SENSORLOUPE! I appreciate the compliment. I tried my best to focus on the eyes.
Feb 1, 2017 20:07:28 #
infocus wrote:
They are great shots of those cats. If people don't adopt after seeing those they are blind. LoL.
Thank you, infocus! I sure hope you're right, that's what it's all about.
Feb 1, 2017 20:09:25 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
These are fantastic, Dianne! You caught animated, interested expressions. I would love to have Croissant join the family; alas, Trixie is not interested in sharing the lap or the recliner...
Thanks so much, Linda! I would have loved to take her home, but my two cats (and Greg) wouldn't be happy. To its credit, it's a wonderful shelter, clean, full of volunteers, and large, comfortable cages.
Feb 1, 2017 20:21:13 #
These shots will help with adoption of them and their neighbors at the shelter. We adopted two at the pound that are real cuddlers. Then 2 weeks later I went back and adopted one more, I kept calling the pound to see if she was still there, I couldn't risk getting a "no, sorry". That makes 4 inside cats and two elderly barn cats who loaf a lot. And 6 cats make me the crazy cat lady!
You have a definite knack at getting such excellent captures. Maybe offer a tiny print to the new "parents"? They could show them to potential adopters...
You have a definite knack at getting such excellent captures. Maybe offer a tiny print to the new "parents"? They could show them to potential adopters...
Feb 1, 2017 20:21:30 #
Very nicely done!! I want them all!! I really hope they find homes.
Feb 1, 2017 20:24:56 #
DU WANT 1 2 wrote:
These shots will help with adoption of them and th... (show quote)
Thank you, DU WANT 1 2! I sure hope these photos help them find homes. That would be a thrill.
Feb 1, 2017 20:25:48 #
luvmypets wrote:
Very nicely done!! I want them all!! I really hope they find homes.
Thanks, luvmypets! I do too, but I already have two cats and a husband. That's enough for now.
Feb 1, 2017 20:36:45 #
Feb 1, 2017 20:41:31 #
For anyone even remotely thinking of adopting a cat, these shots should win them over. You did a great job!
BTW - how many did you take home?
BTW - how many did you take home?
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