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Kitty Photo - Soft?
Apr 9, 2017 21:30:56 #
Had a really pretty cat show up on my deck last night and hung around overnight, greeting me this morning. Only problem is that he/she doesn't like my dogs and my dogs are, shall we say, less than thrilled.
Anyway I took a photo of him to make a flyer for the local store's notice board and was pretty happy with it until I noticed that his mouth isn't as sharp as I thought it was. For the flyer it's not an issue ... but it's going to drive me nuts unless someone confirms it. I was following the 'focus on the eyes' rule - maybe I should have had the shutter at f/8 (it was at f/5) ... ? This is a screen capture of the actual file to avoid having to upload such a huge thing (12 MB).
BTW s/he's a really sweet cat, loves to snuggle and desperately wants to come inside which, as alluded to above, won't be successful for anybody.
Thanks in advance.
Tom
Anyway I took a photo of him to make a flyer for the local store's notice board and was pretty happy with it until I noticed that his mouth isn't as sharp as I thought it was. For the flyer it's not an issue ... but it's going to drive me nuts unless someone confirms it. I was following the 'focus on the eyes' rule - maybe I should have had the shutter at f/8 (it was at f/5) ... ? This is a screen capture of the actual file to avoid having to upload such a huge thing (12 MB).
BTW s/he's a really sweet cat, loves to snuggle and desperately wants to come inside which, as alluded to above, won't be successful for anybody.
Thanks in advance.
Tom
Apr 9, 2017 21:42:11 #
I think your assumption on FStop is correct. Arpund F11 should have been spot on.
Apr 9, 2017 21:42:33 #
when shooting animals with long noses like dogs and cats it is best to focus on the bridge
of the nose and close down a stop or two below your sweet spot.
Good looking cat
of the nose and close down a stop or two below your sweet spot.
Good looking cat
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Apr 9, 2017 21:47:17 #
I think your DOF is just about perfect, if the mouth and paw were in sharp focus my eye would wander all over the shot. As is it goes right to the cat's eye, which works for me.
I agree for the flyer it's all academic.
Good on ya for tryin to help the critter.
I agree for the flyer it's all academic.
Good on ya for tryin to help the critter.
Apr 9, 2017 21:53:31 #
Dean, OldTigger and Bassman Bruce - thanks for the comments. Every time I click the shutter I have another opportunity to learn something new ... one of the reasons I take so many photos I guess. Trying to keep the old brain cells well lubed and working as long as I'm going to need them.
Tom
Tom
Apr 10, 2017 17:35:24 #
Apr 10, 2017 21:21:55 #
SENSORLOUPE wrote:
He is beautiful!!
Yes he/she is gorgeous. Unfortunately I found out the hard way that he really, REALLY doesn't like dogs. One of my dogs - both female - was trying to go to the bathroom and this goofy cat stalked her and as she stood up he launched. A quick hissing/spitting/arched back attack and before my dog could figure out what was going on the cat went under the deck ... where he continued to hiss and stick his paw (claws extended) out whenever either dog was within 20 feet. No blood was drawn so all I could do was laugh.
Thanks for the comment!
Tom
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Apr 10, 2017 23:16:43 #
I think it's a beautiful photo, Tom! And what a beautiful kitty! Wish I could bring her home...but I don't think Oreo would like it! :(
Apr 11, 2017 08:17:34 #
tbohon wrote:
Yes he/she is gorgeous. Unfortunately I found out... (show quote)
Aw-w to bad. I would love him as a barn cat!! So what will become of him? Animal control? Find a farm for him? good luck :)
And he is so photographic. Nice pic too by the way
Apr 11, 2017 10:39:52 #
sailorsmom wrote:
I think it's a beautiful photo, Tom! And what a beautiful kitty! Wish I could bring her home...but I don't think Oreo would like it! :(
Thanks :) I don't think either of my dogs - both rescues, both older (10+ and 14+) would care if the cat just wasn't so aggressive towards them. And he IS gorgeous and he loves to rub against me and climb into my lap to snuggle ... could easily get used to him if it wasn't for the behavior issue.
Appreciate the comments!
Tom
Apr 11, 2017 10:42:28 #
SENSORLOUPE wrote:
Aw-w to bad. I would love him as a barn cat!! So what will become of him? Animal control? Find a farm for him? good luck :)
And he is so photographic. Nice pic too by the way
And he is so photographic. Nice pic too by the way
I'm still trying to find him a home locally here - in fact I suspect I'm just a stop on his regular route but he seems to be settling in quite nicely. He could have been just dropped off here in the area - it's country and that happens a lot to cats and dogs both - or he could have gotten out and they haven't found him. The photo and my number are still on the bulletin board at the little store down the road so I'm still hopeful.
If I can't find his owner or find him a home then we have a local no-kill cat rescue group that I will approach - if that fails then the shelter here is also no-kill. I'd rather put him there than have him hit and killed on the road.
Appreciate the comments!
Best,
Tom
Apr 11, 2017 10:51:02 #
tbohon wrote:
Had a really pretty cat show up on my deck last ni... (show quote)
Fine photo of a lovely cat.
Apr 11, 2017 11:05:39 #
Apr 11, 2017 16:05:13 #
tbohon wrote:
I'm still trying to find him a home locally here -... (show quote)
Yes, you are doing all you can for him. He will be a lucky kitty with whatever you have to do. Maybe he is chipped? I didn't notice a clipped ear either.
Apr 11, 2017 20:42:40 #
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