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Hi All,
I am new here, and also rather new to photography.
As you can see, my cats are my most willing subjects at the moment. I need to venture out more!
The pictures are of the same cat. The first picture turns out to be too 'yellow' (wb settings?).
But I just like the pose on that one.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Lucy
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Hey Lucy... welcome to Shuttertalk, and thanks for posting those pics of your lovely cat. We've got a few cat lovers here, so I'm sure you'll feel right at home.
I think shooting pets is a great way to get started in photography.
In terms of critique, I really like the first photo - the close framing/cropping works really well, and the pose and eyes are just stunning. You feel like you're staring right into its soul... (or is it the other way round?? ) I think the quality of light is great as well - I find the "yellowness" nice as it brings a warming effect to the picture.
I'm not that fond of the 2nd one probably because it looks like it's been out on the town drinking, or something like that.
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I think they're great pics. I agree with Shuttertalk about the second. You feeding that cat booze?
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Welcome Lucy - the first picture is nicely composed and I also find the colour quite pleasing.
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Hi Lucy!!
Glad you decided to pop out of the woodwork!!
the first shot looks slightly soft to me, but I love the yellowness, it gives it a really late afternoon sun feel to it.
I like the little fang hanging out in the second shot too and his eyes are just super, tack sharp, well done!
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Yep, welcome! I agree with Schell; also, the second shot has uniqueness and interest that raises it above the "stock" kitty photos one usually sees. "Fangs" for this.(sorry)
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Welcome to shuttertalk
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Hello everyone,
Thank you for the nice welcome.
And thanks heaps for the feedback. They are much appreciated.
shuttertalk, Petographer, I think it was feather wand that made him looked like
he was drunk on the second photo
Schellamo, you're right in saying that this is one of the friendliest forums...
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Hi and welcome!
I like both of your pictures a lot, and your cat looks nice.
#2 is my favorite, you chose a very nice perspective and it is more exciting to me than #1. the showing tooth gives your pet a lot of character.
#1 I might have cropped slightly at the bottom of the picture.
I really think they are both good, keep on shooting and posting!!
What equipment are you using?
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Thanks Uli.
I use Canon 350D.
I will post more photos. Some of which will be, of course, cats
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I just wanted to say hello Lucy, as I'm new on these forums too. I joined yesterday or the day before and have posted a few photos already. I'm keen to post all my better photos but don't want to turn it into a long list of my photos and nobody elses. I like the cats, they've both come out crisp and clear and I like the expression on the second one.
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I think I was not here when you posted this pictures Lucy... They are really lovely... the last one is gorgeous...
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OK! It's in critique, so thats what you will get.
#1 His right eye (left as I look at the pic) looks to be over lit/exposed. And I would prefer a greater depth of field. Stopping down a bit will increase it.
#2 Is sharp, looks to be exposed correctly and looks more natural.
Colours can be fiddled with, in a lot of editing programs if you prefer a different overall shade.
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They are both pretty good, no junk in the background etc. so smile
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