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One summer , when the dog stopped playing with golf balls ... and the game involved a cat
One summer , when the dog stopped playing with golf balls ... and the game involved a cat
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The photo was taken in the garden. I walked the cat, or rather watched that he did not run away, because he loved it very much. At hand was a photo camera. Pleasant lighting and a desire to take pictures.Time
It was summer, and this day was pretty warm. The whole day was sunny and you could take pictures at any time. If I'm talking about lighting, then I like the sunlight much more than the spotlights, like in a photo studio.Lighting
Unlike the dog, the cat was quite calm and could meditate in one place. So I could choose a camera angle and light. But at that time, the lighting was not the main thing, but to catch a shot in time.Equipment
This was shot on a Nikon D810, with an Sigma 70-300mm lens. Without flash and tripod.Inspiration
There was an ordinary day and there were no important cases and others at work. I walked the cat, or rather watched that he did not run away, because he loved it very much.I had a camera and lovely persian cat. For all time there were jumps and jogs. But I did not expect such a jump, and by chance he got into the frame. I admit, not in focus, and there are many more reasons for discussion. But this is not a photo studio and not on command "Jump now". Everything I love it`s improvisation and a good moment. And it so happened that not only am I pleased with this shot filled with emotions from playing golf. At least it was important at that moment and it was seen by many. I hope)Editing
For this frame, not much has been done, mostly color and saturation correction.In my camera bag
I'm still at the student's level and practice and equipment appears as far as possible. At the moment there are 2 backpacks. One for long trips, when you do not know what will get into the frame and take as much as possible. And one for small walks. Basically a NikonD810 body, Sigma 70-300mm lens, Nikkor 24-120mm lens and Nikkor 50mm. Flash.Feedback
As for advice for others trying to capture something like that, one of the main ones is to know what will happen at the nearest moment, which can happen and be ready or to leave the camera turned on. Be at an accessible distance so you do not have to move again. Again, this is not a photo studio, where the light is installed, a camera on the tripod and the object is motionless. And it is desirable to adjust the settings in advance for the current lighting. Otherwise for someone it is still practice, for someone luck and well-established skills
