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Cats are hard to shoot! · 05:34 AM

This is a photo of my Desert Lynx named Dylan. He is a cross between a American Bobcat and a domestic cat. Getting him to pose is impossible and in the correct place is harder. I think even with the white background I got his expression. CC is always welcome.

Mechan1k · 10-08-2007, 05:55 AM

Any animal is hard to capture I find ... unless you have a very co-operative pet.

I have issues trying to capture my Border Collie ... she never stops ... I give up.

joelw135 · 10-08-2007, 05:59 AM

It is frustrating isn't it. I have tried everything to get Dylan to sit still, but his wild nature prevents this. He climbs to the highest point in a room and then hides and waits for someone to pass then he pounces. I have tried to catch this but no luck yet.

lapeen · 10-08-2007, 06:00 AM

This is a great photo! You nailed the eyes!! (ok... that sounded kinda gross but you know what I meant

)

joelw135 · 10-08-2007, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by lapeen

This is a great photo! You nailed the eyes!! (ok... that sounded kinda gross but you know what I meant

)

Thank you, if you knew all the problems I was having with focus on my new K100D Super you would laugh. The problem was not the camera it was my stupid mistake of trying to shoot with the wrong ISO.

Pixel_uk · 10-08-2007, 02:46 PM

Hi,

Just wondering..did you try the scene mode set for cats? and if you did, did it work or is it a bit of a gimmick??

Chako · 10-08-2007, 04:25 PM

I like the photo. The two tone background combined with the bright red collar gives it good visual impact.

My cat is a giant camera hound. The moment I yank my camera out, he is strutting and posing to get his photo taken. It is quite funny to watch. So no, can't say I have to work hard to get his photo.

joelw135 · 10-09-2007, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by Pixel_uk

Hi,

Just wondering..did you try the scene mode set for cats? and if you did, did it work or is it a bit of a gimmick??

To be very honest, I forgot all about the Scene mode. Now I really feel stupid.

joelw135 · 10-09-2007, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Chako

I like the photo. The two tone background combined with the bright red collar gives it good visual impact.

My cat is a giant camera hound. The moment I yank my camera out, he is strutting and posing to get his photo taken. It is quite funny to watch. So no, can't say I have to work hard to get his photo.

Dylan is my second time at cat ownership, my first died from the cat food poison from China. We waited many months before we bought Dylan. Grace was an easy going cat didn't mind you getting up close for photos. Dylan on the other hand is more like his Bobcat cousins and is very friendly but never stops moving. We are still wondering if he will reach the 25 pounds that the breed sometimes gets. Some even larger, we are hoping not, but we will be happy no matter what.

MRRiley · 10-09-2007, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by joelw135

It is frustrating isn't it. I have tried everything to get Dylan to sit still, but his wild nature prevents this. He climbs to the highest point in a room and then hides and waits for someone to pass then he pounces. I have tried to catch this but no luck yet.

Well, I wouldn't want to be the "lure" for your attempts to catch him pouncing... LOL... My male cat does that to and it hurts when he bats you on the top of the head and happens to have a claw or 2 out. OUCH!

Nice shot!

p.s. sorry to hear about your first cat, Grace. Losing a pet is never easy, and its even worse when it's from something so unexpected.

joelw135 · 10-09-2007, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Well, I wouldn't want to be the "lure" for your attempts to catch him pouncing... LOL... My male cat does that to and it hurts when he bats you on the top of the head and happens to have a claw or 2 out. OUCH!

Nice shot!

p.s. sorry to hear about your first cat, Grace. Losing a pet is never easy, and its even worse when it's from something so unexpected.

Thank you for the kind words, loosing Grace was horrible and the way it happened made it worse. Our country has to start controlling the imports from China to prevent this happening again.

Your correct Dylan swats me with his claws when he uses me as prey in his games. I sometimes think I am his personal toy.

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10-08-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Any animal is hard to capture I find ... unless you have a very co-operative pet. I have issues trying to capture my Border Collie ... she never stops ... I give up.

10-08-2007, 05:59 AM	#3
joelw135 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 143 Original Poster	It is frustrating isn't it. I have tried everything to get Dylan to sit still, but his wild nature prevents this. He climbs to the highest point in a room and then hides and waits for someone to pass then he pounces. I have tried to catch this but no luck yet.

10-08-2007, 06:00 AM	#4
lapeen Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangor, maine Posts: 380	This is a great photo! You nailed the eyes!! (ok... that sounded kinda gross but you know what I meant )

10-08-2007, 06:03 AM	#5
joelw135 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 143 Original Poster	Originally posted by lapeen This is a great photo! You nailed the eyes!! (ok... that sounded kinda gross but you know what I meant ) Thank you, if you knew all the problems I was having with focus on my new K100D Super you would laugh. The problem was not the camera it was my stupid mistake of trying to shoot with the wrong ISO.

10-08-2007, 02:46 PM	#6
Pixel_uk Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Hi, Just wondering..did you try the scene mode set for cats? and if you did, did it work or is it a bit of a gimmick??

10-08-2007, 04:25 PM	#7
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	I like the photo. The two tone background combined with the bright red collar gives it good visual impact. My cat is a giant camera hound. The moment I yank my camera out, he is strutting and posing to get his photo taken. It is quite funny to watch. So no, can't say I have to work hard to get his photo.

10-09-2007, 06:04 AM	#8
joelw135 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 143 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pixel_uk Hi, Just wondering..did you try the scene mode set for cats? and if you did, did it work or is it a bit of a gimmick?? To be very honest, I forgot all about the Scene mode. Now I really feel stupid.

10-09-2007, 06:08 AM	#9
joelw135 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 143 Original Poster	Originally posted by Chako I like the photo. The two tone background combined with the bright red collar gives it good visual impact. My cat is a giant camera hound. The moment I yank my camera out, he is strutting and posing to get his photo taken. It is quite funny to watch. So no, can't say I have to work hard to get his photo. Dylan is my second time at cat ownership, my first died from the cat food poison from China. We waited many months before we bought Dylan. Grace was an easy going cat didn't mind you getting up close for photos. Dylan on the other hand is more like his Bobcat cousins and is very friendly but never stops moving. We are still wondering if he will reach the 25 pounds that the breed sometimes gets. Some even larger, we are hoping not, but we will be happy no matter what.

10-09-2007, 08:56 AM	#10
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by joelw135 It is frustrating isn't it. I have tried everything to get Dylan to sit still, but his wild nature prevents this. He climbs to the highest point in a room and then hides and waits for someone to pass then he pounces. I have tried to catch this but no luck yet. Well, I wouldn't want to be the "lure" for your attempts to catch him pouncing... LOL... My male cat does that to and it hurts when he bats you on the top of the head and happens to have a claw or 2 out. OUCH! Nice shot! p.s. sorry to hear about your first cat, Grace. Losing a pet is never easy, and its even worse when it's from something so unexpected.

10-09-2007, 09:28 AM	#11
joelw135 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kendall Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 143 Original Poster	Originally posted by MRRiley Well, I wouldn't want to be the "lure" for your attempts to catch him pouncing... LOL... My male cat does that to and it hurts when he bats you on the top of the head and happens to have a claw or 2 out. OUCH! Nice shot! p.s. sorry to hear about your first cat, Grace. Losing a pet is never easy, and its even worse when it's from something so unexpected. Thank you for the kind words, loosing Grace was horrible and the way it happened made it worse. Our country has to start controlling the imports from China to prevent this happening again. Your correct Dylan swats me with his claws when he uses me as prey in his games. I sometimes think I am his personal toy.

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