Deathly Glares
A cat in Malta
A cat in Malta
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Location
This photo was taken on a small street in Malta. I often come across stray animals and enjoy capturing their expressions and emotions as each one is always so unique.Time
This photo was taken in the middle of the day. Usually as it's quite hot in Malta the cats would have been sleeping somewhere shaded a this time of day. However, this day was on the cooler side so the animals were still out looking for food. The locals feed the strays in the area and this little man was quite annoyed that I interrupted his lunch.Lighting
The lighting was all natural and I only added the darkened vignette to enhance the mood the cat was projecting. I didn't need to use a flash or any other light source to take this photo.Equipment
This was shot using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi. The lens I used was a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 which is great for taking portrait shots; no other equipment was used.Inspiration
My favourite photographs to take are of animals, especially animals with attitude - something this cat was not lacking. I especially wanted to document the cats living on the street here as there are just so many. These cats, while strays, still get fed by the community which was heartening to see.Editing
I always shoot in RAW to make my editing process that much more worthwhile. I enjoy using Photoshop to edit my photos, namely adjusting clarity and adding a vignette.In my camera bag
My super trustworthy Canon EOS 650d is always in my bag as it's my only camera I have! I have three lenses that follow me about which include the standard 18-55mm lens that came with the camera kit, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, and a Sigma zoom lens for any long distance shots (but as it's a zoom lens it often requires a tripod that I fail to bring with me most places). Note to self: purchase a small tripod.Feedback
My best advice for capturing photos of animals is to approach slowly. Animals are very likely to run if you startle them, so be calm in your movements and speak to them in a calm, low voice to ease their nerves. Make sure you have decent lighting in the area as flash bulbs cause animals to startle easily; natural day lighting is best. Getting up close to stray or wild animals is always risky, so just be safe! Have fun, be kind, and the animals will respond.
