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29-JUL-2008 Shirley Haden

Milo at My Feet-Shirley
by Shirley Haden

Milo will come sit between my feet while I am on the computer and he meows until I look at him. If I ignore him he will pretend my legs are a tree trunk and OUCH! I had the short lens on so when he looks up from the shadows under the desk his face is in the lamp light. So he is framed by shadows.

Olympus E-520
1/15s f/3.1 at 28.0mm iso800 full exif

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Shirley Haden13-Aug-2008 06:38
Thank you everyone! Milo tries to get on my desk but it is so cluttered he trips over all the 'stuff'. I can't keep things off my desk for more then 2 or 3 days. LOL As soon as I went to take the picture he turned his head away so I found something to make noise to make him look up again. And of course, after that I picked him up.

Brenda, yes I've had it about 1 month? now. I love the WB and IS and great to use & high ISO too. I'm having a lot of trouble with high contrast things like someone wearing a white hat, the person is perfectly exposed and the hat or white shirt will be blown out. I'll have to get more used to it.
Guest 11-Aug-2008 10:46
This is stunning! The shadows perfectly frame that beautiful face, and lend softness around the edges. The compelling eyes are just remarkable and really stand out. What a gorgeous darling he is. I see you have an E-520 -- it's obviously working out for you!

Brenda
Stefan 10-Aug-2008 15:07
The shadows do provide a nuanced framing for this portrait. I know it's scandalous for me to admit I'm not a cat person, but this portrait is stunning. I've been known to change ...
ArtP09-Aug-2008 12:17
Look at MEEeeeee :) great shot. I had a cat that was a bit more direct- she would jump up and walk across the keyboard... occasionally during live chat
Guest 08-Aug-2008 22:04
Great lighting Shirley!
Bruce
Richdow AKA Catman 08-Aug-2008 18:39
Shirley I have learned that they do undersatnd many key words, so watch what you say in front of them and what ever you do don't read to them, if they learn to read they will take over the world:)
Carlo 08-Aug-2008 18:09
You can say that again Shirley..hehe..
I guess I'm just a sucker for Cat portraits. Beautiful blue.
Shirley Haden08-Aug-2008 17:30
Thanks Richard, I had to crop it a bit because my knees were in the bottom of the shot. :o) His eyes are pretty but I still like Freddy's eyes a bit better. Shhh! Don't let Milo hear.
Shirley Haden08-Aug-2008 17:30
Thanks Richard, I had to crop it a bit because my knees were in the bottom of the shot. :o) His eyes are pretty but I still like Freddy's eyes a bit better. Shhh! Don't let Milo hear.
Richdow AKA Catman 07-Aug-2008 23:52
Milo's eyes are very pretty as always and I like the crop and light, and especially the soft shadow on his face and chest.