I find photos of cats/kittens capture my attention the most perhaps because I am now aware that cats are not adopted as frequently and consistently as dogs. While searching through the Wake County Animal Shelter’s photos I came upon a striking photo of a male Calico whom I know very well- Tonks. Tonks’ photo is extremely focused making the image exceptionally clear and detailed. The lack of a bright flash emphasizes the reflective surface of Tonks facial fur and not on the shiny rug he is laying on- the image’s shallow depth of field also contributes to this effect. Due to the photo’s sharp focus, the catch lights in Tonks eyes are vivid and dramatic. His eyes are brightly sparkling and his ears are softly perched and noticeable. Moreover, Tonk’s intense stare into the camera’s lens makes me feel that he has chosen me as his adoptive parent. However, I feel Tonks appears too serious in this photo considering he has a quirky personality. Additionally, the angle of the camera is parallel to the floor but directly in front of Tonks, which forms a sense of physical closeness and warmth. Overall, I feel it is necessary to aid more sheltered cats by using these techniques of methods. Therefore, I have created my own helpful work below.
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| Here is my personal photo of Tonks. I find this image captures his spontaneous behavior: massaging of the front right paw, extended neck showing curiosity in the actual camera, twisted ears exposing his constant attention and an up close shot proving he does not mind me being in his personal space. |
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| This is Fawn. Within her image I was able to capture bright catch lights in her eyes, a shallow depth of field focusing on her illuminated face, ears, nose, and whiskers. The angle of the camera allows the viewer to feel as though Fawn is interested in what is in front of her and a slight vignette brings the viewer’s attention towards the center of the photo- Fawn. |
In your photo of Tonks, he looks more engaged with the viewer. He has beautiful eyes. The only thing I would suggest is additional dodging on the light areas of fur around his mouth. The catch lights look great on Fawn. Are you dodging on the noses at all? I have found that it works well in the dog photos I have done. Great images!
ReplyDeleteExcellent descriptions and identifications on what is working well, and what is not. I applaud you for making a good photo even better! Keep it up!
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