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Now that it's winter, I haven't been getting outdoors much to do any shooting. Fortunately, my cat is not camera-shy.

I saw the posts here about the Squirrel Shooter Group...is there a similar group for us cat photographers? ;)

D90 w/Nikon 60mm f/2.8 micro D AF
1/125s f/4.5 at 60.0mm iso640



D90 w/Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D
1/60s f/2.2 at 50.0mm iso1250



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Mary M
http://www.pbase.com/maryva2

 
Hello Mary

I love the first photo over the second one, because the first one has such a nice

angle for your cat. The lighting is just right and he or she seems to be looking at

something interesting( A treat maybe) to get those eyes to light up. Also don't let the cold weather keep you indoors. Just dress warm and get those photo gloves with the thin liner( they sell the liners at Sports Authority) and your hands would be fine. The 60mm lens is a great lens for this kind of shooting and cannot say enough accolades on the D90
My daughter has too cats and I really want to photograph them as soon as I can.
Lowell
 
Mary in VA said:
Now that it's winter, I haven't been getting outdoors much to do any
shooting. Fortunately, my cat is not camera-shy.
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Hi Mary. I love your pictures. The softness and deep colors are amazing.
Mary in VA said:
I saw the posts here about the Squirrel Shooter Group...is there a
similar group for us cat photographers? ;)
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--Being an old timer here I will be able to give you the definitive answer to your question. Back in 2004 a girl from Sweden, named Petra (Powerpet) started CATS (Cute Animal Treasures Society) on the Nikon Talk Forum (NTF). I'm going to give you a good link that will tell you all about this Society.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=12897003

Powerpet has been inactive on the forums for 2.6 yrs. In my opinion, you can resurrect that Society, or start your own, similar to the WSSA, which I take care of, and have a call for members. I'm sure it will be popular and is a great opportunity for forum members to post pictures of their pets. As you can see, on my signature, I am a [proud] member of CATS.

Take a look at Petra's threads. You should do it Mary!

Looking forward to your answer.

Coolpix 950, 4500, P5000, D90, Canon 250D, 500D, 50mm/1.8, 105VR, 18-200VR, 70-300VR, Sigma 10-20, Sigma 30mm/1.4.
CATS Member> ^..^
WSSA Member#40 ( Head Squirrel)
PAS Charter Member #5
MAA Member
Proud FCAS Member#127
http://www.pbase.com/thegaber

 
Mary in VA said:
I saw the posts here about the Squirrel Shooter Group...is there a
similar group for us cat photographers? ;)
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How about WSEA: Worldwide Squirrel Eaters Association.

Blinky the Shark should appreciate this.

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FINE PRINT: I reserve the right to be wrong. Should you prove me wrong, I reserve the right to change my mind.
 
Very very nice shots Mary and good use of your lens as well.
gk
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'I'm not as smart today as I will be tomorrow.'

 
Mary,

Those were great shots, I love the first one, I love the way you angle the shot. It would be nice if a Cats gallery is created. I am sure us Cat lovers will appreciate all those nice cat pics. Anyway I just thought I should share my favorite shot of my kitty Liam. Any C & C would would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Noel

 
The second one of the cat sleeping just took away all my stress when I looked at it. What a great moment and capture.

I think you should start a cat/dog thread. My cats passed away but I do have a dog.
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Cheers,
Deborah
Nikon D40
Sigma 18-200
Nikon 105
Nikon 70-300

 
I'm not really a cat person, but these are good ones!

Especially first one has hypnotic eyes!

Best regards,

--mikko--
 
The Cute Animal Treasures Society? Hard to recruit male members with I name like that I'd imagine... ;)
Gaber said:
Mary in VA said:
Now that it's winter, I haven't been getting outdoors much to do any
shooting. Fortunately, my cat is not camera-shy.
Click to expand...
Hi Mary. I love your pictures. The softness and deep colors are amazing.
Gaber said:
I saw the posts here about the Squirrel Shooter Group...is there a
similar group for us cat photographers? ;)
Click to expand...
.
--Being an old timer here I will be able to give you the definitive
answer to your question. Back in 2004 a girl from Sweden, named Petra
(Powerpet) started CATS (Cute Animal Treasures Society) on the Nikon
Talk Forum (NTF). I'm going to give you a good link that will tell
you all about this Society.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=12897003

Powerpet has been inactive on the forums for 2.6 yrs. In my opinion,
you can resurrect that Society, or start your own, similar to the
WSSA, which I take care of, and have a call for members. I'm sure it
will be popular and is a great opportunity for forum members to post
pictures of their pets. As you can see, on my signature, I am a
[proud] member of CATS.

Take a look at Petra's threads. You should do it Mary!

Looking forward to your answer.

Coolpix 950, 4500, P5000, D90, Canon 250D, 500D, 50mm/1.8, 105VR,
18-200VR, 70-300VR, Sigma 10-20, Sigma 30mm/1.4.
CATS Member> ^..^
WSSA Member#40 ( Head Squirrel)
PAS Charter Member #5
MAA Member
Proud FCAS Member#127
http://www.pbase.com/thegaber

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Jon
 
macman4942 said:
The Cute Animal Treasures Society? Hard to recruit male members with
I name like that I'd imagine... ;)
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macman4942 said:
Jon
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--Ouch! Maybe, but she had plenty of members. You could look it up.

Coolpix 950, 4500, P5000, D90, Canon 250D, 500D, 50mm/1.8, 105VR, 18-200VR, 70-300VR, Sigma 10-20, Sigma 30mm/1.4.
CATS Member> ^..^
WSSA Member#40 ( Head Squirrel)
PAS Charter Member #5
MAA Member
Proud FCAS Member#127
http://www.pbase.com/thegaber

 
Mary,

I hope you got the appropriate model release from your cat. A kitty cat treat would probably suffice for compensation.

Jim
 
Here's one of our 2 feline family members. They're actually much nicer than they look here; just very serious about their naps!!! Rob ;-}



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'I have never taken a picture I intended. They're always better or worse.' Diane Arbus

 
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