What I'm Focussed On - FurBabies

[PrincessInOz]

The purpose of this Assignment is to get out and have fun using our cameras, maybe learning a few things along the way, so pictures should be new as often as possible (though if you have a relatively new picture that fits a category, you can use it). All cameras and skill levels are welcome.



This could be one that we run for the year. No prizes can be rewarded other than recognition for a job well done!



Where possible, please use pictures taken from December 2014 as the intent of this assignment is to get out and about. However, given that this is running from the start of 2014, if you do have a recent (2013'ish) picture already on file, by all means post it - especially if you would like to share your best pictures taken during 2013!
If you post a picture, please share what you did to take the picture irrespective of whether you shoot with a point and shoot or a dSLR or phone camera. For those with a dSLR, please include your ISO, aperture and shutter speed; as well as a brief description of anything that might help others learn from your experience.



Other threads in the series:
Merry Christmas Lights
Fireworks for the Year
Picture Composition
Action Shots
Projection Mappings
Flowers and Gardens
Animals
Water
Land and City Scapes
Food Glorious Food
Blood Moon
FurBabies
Scavenger Hunt 2015
Favourites of 2015

 

[PrincessInOz]

What I'm Focussed On - FurBabies



I lost a beloved 18 year old furbaby earlier this year and the house has seemed pretty empty without her. We all took a vote this month and agreed it was time to make an addition to the family.
I know it's similar to photographing "animals"....but hey! I'm in the first flush of having a new furbaby in the family and as I'm the one posting this thread, I figure I'm allowed.



This assignment is all about 'FurBabies'. Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Reptiles, Birds! If you're keeping one as part of the family, please tell us all about it.



Please share your shots!



References:

http://www.exposureguide.com/photographing-pets.htm
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-pets/
http://digital-photography-school.com/9-pet-photography-tips/
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-An...5zyn/photographing-dogs-capturing-action.html
http://dogtime.com/how-to-take-pictures-of-your-dog.html
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/70...nine-photographs-composition-and-dog-behavior



Additional for Point and Shoot
http://pet-wellness-update.com/how-to-take-great-pet-photos-with-a-point-and-shoot-camera/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/know...phy-how-to-get-the-perfect-candid-shot.html#b



For the Phone Camera
http://www.imore.com/photos-pets-iphone
http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/8-tips-taking-pictures-dogs-cell-phone-camera-tips




So if anyone else finds references, please post the link!


 

 

[PrincessInOz]

Meet my early Christmas present! She's a Bengal kitten, with tiger stripes and leopard dots. I'm hoping that she will be that 'puppycat' that this breed is known to be.



ISO 1600, f/3.5, 1/100 sec







ISO 1600, f/3.5, 1/160 sec







ISO 1600, f/4.5, 1/40 sec









It's been great having a little one in the home again.

 

[wdwmom2]

I just drug the "Photographing Pets" forward. Guess I will post it here too

This is Dexter, my 15 year old Sphynx, actually sitting still

Shot yesterday with my T4i and Tamron 17-50 VC, edited in LR and Fotosketcher.

Dexter by sharod1031, on Flickr

ETA: OP, sorry for your loss. They sure do know how to wrap themselves around our hearts!!! But also, congrats on the new addition!!!

 

[YoYoAurora]

PIO, she's beautiful!

wdwmom2 - what a pretty kitty!

Give me a few days to get used to my new camera and my two will make their appearance on this thread.

 

[mom2rtk]

PiO......... your new FurBaby is gorgeous!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Thanks everyone! She's a gorgeous little bundle.

 

[PrincessInOz]

 

[PrincessInOz]

My furbaby at 5 months old.

 

[YoYoAurora]

@PrincessInOz , she's beautiful!

 

[PamNC]

I have lots of furbabies. My horse Shadow.

 

[PamNC]

My dog callie loving the warm breeze. My cat Silvio pretending he's a vintage wine.

 

[luvsmickeymouse]

This is my toy poodle, Natalee, and my son's hamster Henry. Natalee doesn't look too sure about Henry! I adopted her from Petfinder 4 years ago. She is a great dog!

 

[TaxiLab127]

My baby, Pickle, a black lab/Bassett mix

Pickle-1 by LabLover127, on Flickr

 

[PrincessInOz]

She's 7 months old now.

 

[boBQuincy]

One more of Noel because she was sitting there posing for me:

 

[PrincessInOz]

What a beauty, @boBQuincy .

 

[KirbyLouWho]

This is Puck. The youngest of my furbabies at 5. He's a handsome, but naughty, little fella.

 

[KirbyLouWho]

She's 7 months old now.


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Is she a Bengal?!?!?! If so I am VERY jealous!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Is she a Bengal?!?!?! If so I am VERY jealous!

She is a Bengal. And such a delight!








And I've acquired a Lilac Siamese recently as well. He's 2 years old.