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 08/21/2006 04:18:13 AM · #1
I've added my first portfolio image. I've seen some great cat pictures on here lately so I thought I try to do something with my cat (Furface). This is what I've come up with:



I started from this image:



What suggestions have you got for me to improve on this? I am going to try and get some better shots to start from at the weekend in the sun.
 08/21/2006 04:20:26 AM · #2
I like it. Could be sharper though. What program are you using to edit?
 08/21/2006 04:25:53 AM · #3
I wouldn't crop it that tight but rather make the background more uniform. It shouldn't be hard to make it a solid color except where the pillow thingy is.
08/21/2006 04:43:19 AM · #4
Originally posted by rex:
I like it. Could be sharper though. What program are you using to edit?


Photoshop CS2
 08/21/2006 04:58:05 AM · #5
What a gorgeous cat!!

With cats photos, especially charcoal tabby's like Furface I've found it's getting enough light to have a reasonable shutterspeed.....that way you can get good focus on the eyes and fur. What were your exif details here?
 08/21/2006 05:01:24 AM · #6
Originally posted by suemack:
What a gorgeous cat!!

With cats photos, especially charcoal tabby's like Furface I've found it's getting enough light to have a reasonable shutterspeed.....that way you can get good focus on the eyes and fur. What were your exif details here?


Thanks. It was f/4, ISO 800 and 1/6 of a second. I didn't want to use the flash but the shutter speed was very borderline for inside at night I know. I'm planning to have a photo session with him this coming weekend in the sun (knowing him he will know and hide!)
 08/21/2006 05:39:40 AM · #7
Try early morning, later afternoon.....full sun could be a bit harsh....lots and lots of yummy cat treats :))

I'd love to see the results of your photo session.
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