First time trying mirror shot with cat
Apr 27, 2020 16:35:43 #
After taking some good advice in the Main Photography Discussion,"Photographing Cat in Mirror", I gave this a try. The surrounding room was unremarkable so I decided to change it to B/W with the antique mirror left in color. I used 2 sources of light, one on each side and placed them according to the diagram in the discussed topic. Any advice on future shots like this?
I have a beautiful small antique mirror with antique brush and comb to go with the mirror that I would love to try next. My cat will pose in many different ways and is very cooperative.
I have a beautiful small antique mirror with antique brush and comb to go with the mirror that I would love to try next. My cat will pose in many different ways and is very cooperative.
Apr 27, 2020 16:48:01 #
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Apr 27, 2020 16:55:10 #
captivecookie
Loc: Washington state
A couple things distract me from the subject, which I think is centered around kitty's eyes. The frame isn't parallel to the pic borders, and I tend to be drawn to things like that. Also, my preference would be for less negative space on the right. Though the cats tail is now fully seen, it might not be needed for a strong effect. Try a closer crop, putting the eyes in upper left along one of the third lines. See what you think.
Apr 27, 2020 17:02:41 #
Great result, love it! I also like the suggestions made by captivecookie and would be interested in a crop of this one, should you be inclined to investigate.
Apr 27, 2020 17:15:56 #
Apr 27, 2020 17:16:03 #
Nice work. Your cat looks a lot like my Wiggins, who is most uncooperative whenever a camera shows up.
Apr 27, 2020 17:34:23 #
Golden Rule wrote:
After taking some good advice in the Main Photogra... (show quote)
Well done, love it!
Apr 27, 2020 17:51:48 #
Apr 27, 2020 23:38:07 #
captivecookie wrote:
A couple things distract me from the subject, which I think is centered around kitty's eyes. The frame isn't parallel to the pic borders, and I tend to be drawn to things like that. Also, my preference would be for less negative space on the right. Though the cats tail is now fully seen, it might not be needed for a strong effect. Try a closer crop, putting the eyes in upper left along one of the third lines. See what you think.
Tried a different crop cutting off edge on right and a bit of less empty space on right.
Apr 28, 2020 00:12:09 #
captivecookie
Loc: Washington state
Getting closer. This picture actually has a cropping advantage. You can experiment in multiple choices. Have fun with it.🙂
Apr 28, 2020 06:55:56 #
Golden Rule wrote:
Tried a different crop cutting off edge on right and a bit of less empty space on right.
I tend to favor this tighter version. Love the tone!
Apr 28, 2020 09:11:16 #
Golden Rule wrote:
After taking some good advice in the Main Photogra... (show quote)
I love what you did with this one. Your Cat is a great model too. More please. Good Job !
Apr 28, 2020 09:22:39 #
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