People Girl with Cat,1 & 2

Girl with Cat,1 & 2 · **3 Likes**

My first "Cat Portraits" ..... well we couldn't get him out of the room, so decided she might as well hold him

Pentax K7 - D FA 28-105mm - F9.5 - ISO 100 - 1/180th
Cactus V6II - RF60/RF60x flashes

I've been experimenting with the lights in the small space available in the living room, and have made more seperation from the black curtains with a backlight, one flash in a softbox on the floor behind. The main light is a shoot-through white umbrella.

Thanks for your views and thoughts ..... Nigel

Edit (7th May): Just added another one from the same shoot ......Cat got away ....

maw · 05-05-2018, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by mcgregni

My first "Cat Portraits"

Successful experiment,

Using Flash is always problematic because the light that comes out is hard even if you use the built-in diffusors, the game is to know how to direct and the use of power,
I can tell you that the two portraits are very successful, the light is soft and wraps around the subject well, good shots.

**eaglem** · 05-05-2018, 03:45 PM

Both shots came up very well.

mcgregni · 05-05-2018, 04:15 PM

"Wraps around" ... Yes, I suppose it does, that's a good way of describing it. Thanks maw, and eaglem too!

maw · 05-05-2018, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by mcgregni

Yes, I suppose it does

Thank you Nigel for the mention,

I must also say that your guides are not only essential and instructive, but also essential for those who use flashes "always very difficult topic".

swanlefitte · 05-05-2018, 04:53 PM

I think the first is very good. The second nails it except the cat expression.

gmans · 05-05-2018, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I think the first is very good. The second nails it except the cat expression.

Typical cat and own mind.

**joip** · 05-05-2018, 08:43 PM

Great shots - guess the cat wanted in!

**jbinpg** · 05-05-2018, 09:47 PM

LOL. I guess swan is not a cat owner. A cat HAS to be the center of attention and this one does not want to share the limelight. Great shots, Nigel.

**Tonytee** · 05-05-2018, 10:40 PM

Two very nicely done portraits. Thanks so much for sharing.

TT

mcgregni · 05-06-2018, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by maw

I must also say that your guides are not only essential and instructive, but also essential for those who use flashes "always very difficult topic".

I guess the Guides deal with the matters of how the flashes work and how to get them going properly, depending on your camera /lens/situation ..... The whole matter of what to do with the flashes once you've got them going, well that's another big mysterious area, and I often find myself struggling to cope with things especially when the subjects are mobile and 'non-complient" (ie daughters!). Sometimes it all comes together, I just wish it did every time!

photomax7 · 05-06-2018, 05:36 AM

The closer their eyes get together the more impact the picture has...very nice portraits mcgregni.

mcgregni · 05-06-2018, 05:49 AM

Thanks also Swanlefitte, qmans, Joi and jbinpq ..... I'm pleased you saw the photos.!

**Rondec** · 05-06-2018, 12:29 PM

Great shots and excellent lighting.

**grog85361** · 05-06-2018, 02:01 PM

Well done! Number two in particular, is one to frame and display in the living room.

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mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603 Original Poster	Originally posted by maw I must also say that your guides are not only essential and instructive, but also essential for those who use flashes "always very difficult topic". I guess the Guides deal with the matters of how the flashes work and how to get them going properly, depending on your camera /lens/situation ..... The whole matter of what to do with the flashes once you've got them going, well that's another big mysterious area, and I often find myself struggling to cope with things especially when the subjects are mobile and 'non-complient" (ie daughters!). Sometimes it all comes together, I just wish it did every time! Last edited by mcgregni; 05-06-2018 at 04:36 PM.

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05-05-2018, 03:26 PM	#2
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by mcgregni My first "Cat Portraits" Successful experiment, Using Flash is always problematic because the light that comes out is hard even if you use the built-in diffusors, the game is to know how to direct and the use of power, I can tell you that the two portraits are very successful, the light is soft and wraps around the subject well, good shots.

05-05-2018, 03:45 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	Both shots came up very well.

05-05-2018, 04:15 PM	#4
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603 Original Poster	"Wraps around" ... Yes, I suppose it does, that's a good way of describing it. Thanks maw, and eaglem too!

05-05-2018, 04:48 PM	#5
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by mcgregni Yes, I suppose it does Thank you Nigel for the mention, I must also say that your guides are not only essential and instructive, but also essential for those who use flashes "always very difficult topic".

05-05-2018, 04:53 PM	#6
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I think the first is very good. The second nails it except the cat expression.

05-05-2018, 08:40 PM	#7
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Originally posted by swanlefitte I think the first is very good. The second nails it except the cat expression. Typical cat and own mind.

05-05-2018, 08:43 PM	#8
joip Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 1,793	Great shots - guess the cat wanted in!

05-05-2018, 09:47 PM	#9
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	LOL. I guess swan is not a cat owner. A cat HAS to be the center of attention and this one does not want to share the limelight. Great shots, Nigel.

05-05-2018, 10:40 PM	#10
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,455	Two very nicely done portraits. Thanks so much for sharing. TT

05-06-2018, 05:36 AM	#12
photomax7 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,841	The closer their eyes get together the more impact the picture has...very nice portraits mcgregni.

05-06-2018, 05:49 AM	#13
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603 Original Poster	Thanks also Swanlefitte, qmans, Joi and jbinpq ..... I'm pleased you saw the photos.!

05-06-2018, 12:29 PM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Great shots and excellent lighting.

05-06-2018, 02:01 PM	#15
grog85361 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 893	Well done! Number two in particular, is one to frame and display in the living room.