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Who Said Chirp?

They say the length of cats is directly proportional to their curiosity.
Seems they're right... :)

They say the length of cats is directly proportional to their curiosity.
Seems they're right... :)
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COOLPIX P610

settings

Aperture 38/10 ISO 100 Shutter 10/1000 Focal Length 72/10

location

Radozda, Struga, MK

upload_date

Dec, 2020

Views

133

Likes

+29

Awards

Winner in Curious Animals Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+12

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Top Choice

Outstanding Creativity

Genius

Superior Skill

Emotions

Impressed

Happy

Relaxed

Behind The Lens

Location

I snapped off this one real quick and right over the coffee while sitting on the terrace. One of our toms was sleeping in the other chair, and suddenly grew intensely interested in certain bird calls from across the wall. Funny scene, I wouldn't miss it for the world!

Time

Date/Time of the photo is August 1st, 2020 @ 18:53:13 which is not too late in the day, light-wise.

Lighting

Sure, here it is: Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec, f/3.8, ISO 100, Exposure Bias Value: -0.30 eV, Metering Mode: Center weighted average, Flash Off, Focal Length: 7.2 mm, and White Balance at Auto1 (meaning Daylight).

Equipment

It was a nice Nikon Coolpix P610, which served me long and well - until I got the P900. The '610 I gave to my nephews, and it still goes on working as good as ever. This photo was shot out of hand, as usual, and with no add-ons of any sort.

Inspiration

Someone said, "the length of the cat is directly proportional to the value of interest of something [on the table]" - and I'd just add "... or elsewhere". Hopefully it explains it well enough! I think no-one has yet been able to precisely measure the actual length of a cat, however, this is one way to approach the task... :)

Editing

Can't rightly say that I did. The photo is about as SOOC as can be, or maybe I cropped it a tad.

In my camera bag

For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. My tripod has its permanent place in the car. The vest pockets usually contain two cameras. One of those is always waterproof. Sometimes I'll add a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. Other pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest also has two deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important aspects!

Feedback

Same old, same old... Look around, have your curiosity turned on high, and always have a camera at hand! Now, whosoever does not want to follow these advices will be sorry... :)

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Who Said Chirp?

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