Bibi the Cat
Single eye of a Red Point Siamese.
Single eye of a Red Point Siamese.
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Location
I took this outside on my terrace. It's a photo of my long-suffering cat Bibi, who patiently sat through my many shotsTime
Late afternoon light is often a bit lacking in contrast, so I knew I needed a bit of artificial light to bring it back.Lighting
I wanted to simplify the composition and highlight the eyes. I used a bit of flash directly above cameraEquipment
This was shot on a Canon 450D, with a 18-55mm kit lens.Inspiration
I was doing a study of cats and was trying many different angles, and trying to capture their rhythm and essence. I liked this simple shot, because i think it perfectly captures the beauty and intelligence of catsEditing
I always shoot in raw, so I increased saturation usual, and added clarity selectively in the eyes in lightroom. I also adjusted the color balance a bit, as it was a too cold.In my camera bag
I carry a sling bag by vanguard, which holds my Canon 7D, Canon 55-250mm, Canon 60mm 2.8 macro, and Canon 17-55mm 2.8 lenses, a Yongnuo 568exii flash and radio triggers.Feedback
Less is often more. Focus on the little things, as the tiny and intricate world of macro photography is beautiful in its simplicity.
