Re-do! Re-do!

Last week I felt as though I took as many photos as I physically could in order to help the most cats in need.  However, at the same time I struggled to effectively photo-shop several pictures.  This is where I struggled with academic values and what I thought was ethically correct.  As a result I included one photo within my “21” collection in order to just get the picture of the cat out there.  In the end my decision did not necessarily help me academically. 

I took this photo of Daisy on May 14th, 2011.

Although the photo was not my best work, I do feel there are some strengths to it.  In my opinion, I feel the catch lights, camera angle, and the expression of the subject complement the photo nicely.  The catch lights in both eyes help supply life and a soul to the cat.  Catch lights grab the attention to peoples’ hearts and therefore may help the animal to get adopted more easily.  The angle of the camera captured the cat’s entire body from the tip of its longest whisker to the end of its tail.  Also, the angle of the camera helped portray the size and physique of the cat.  Lastly, the cat’s facial expression suits the critter perfectly.  It seems discontent, which it’s not, but curious and interested at the same time. 

On the other hand the photo has several areas of improvement.  These issues include exposure, depth of field, focus, and distractions.  The lack of exposure makes the photo appear dull ad grey and therefore unattractive.  Since I did not capture any shallow depth of field the photo looks flat and stagnate.   As you scan the cat’s face you may notice that it is also slightly out of focus within the eyes and head.   In the end, the surrounding objects or distractions bordering the cage removes the viewer’s attention away from the cat’s face, which negatively affects the critters potential for adoption.