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Miss Paws and Mr Ted keeping watch (2019 November 24)
Miss Paws and Mr Ted keeping watch (2019 November 24)
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Location
I captured this photo inside our home, on the window seat of our bow window.Time
I captured this photo at 10:19 AM CST (2019 November 24).Lighting
Based on the other photos I captured during the same photo shoot over a period of approx 30 minutes, it appears it was a mostly sunny mid-morning in November. The window was east-facing, so at that time of day, the sunlight was coming in through the window at an angle.Equipment
I shot this photo hand-held with my Nikon D750 using my Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens @ 200mm Manual f/2.8 1/60 sec WB Cloudy ISO 640 Spot Metering.Inspiration
We had just adopted the two kittens the previous week, so I was inspired to capture them in different positions (and for the most part, it seemed to usually be mostly 'sleeping' or 'almost sleeping' positions.)Editing
This photo was shot in JPEG. I used ACDSee Pro 6 to make adjustments to the exposure and lighting, as well as to crop and straighten the photo.In my camera bag
I have my Nikon D750, D200 and D5100 cameras in my bags along with my Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, a Tamron SP 24-70MM F/2.8 Di VC USD, a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G Lens, a Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Lens, Nikon f/2.8 105mm Micro f/2.8 lens, and a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens. I also always have my Samsung S8+ SM-G955W cellular phone with me (I like to use it when I want or need a wider angle photo.) If I am going to go for a drive to spend some time out and about shooting, I like to take all my cameras and lenses... you just never know what you're going to need. If I am going out to shoot something specific, I take my Nikon D750 along with the 70-200mm lens, 24-70mm lens, 50mm lens, and depending what my shooting goal is, sometimes the 105mm lensFeedback
My advice for others is to keep your batteries charged up, keep your camera(s) handy (you never know when an opportunity to shoot will arise), and to appreciate everything around you and to always look for photo opportunities. . Then shoot, shoot, shoot.... shoot as often as you can. Look for photo opportunities everywhere including in your own home and/ or yard and at public events. Try to take advantage of the lighting - when it is sunny or when it is cloudy or if rain or any other weather system is moving in, and play with your f stops. Take more than one photo... you can always delete them if they do not turn out. My advice is to try different camera settings, cameras and lenses as well. My most important advice of all is to pick up your camera(s) and go out and have fun!!
