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Celebrating Cat Close-Ups

14/04/2019 by Marjorie Dawson 11 Comments

Today is part of our Celebrating Cat Close-Ups this month here at Dash Kitten and I have inspiring contributions from cat bloggers and other members of the pet blogging community. Join us and the Kitties Blue.

Harry at Neko Ngeru Profile 2018
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Today features pets in profile

I have some wonderful full-face portraits to feature in the upcoming Pet Parade on Wednesday but people often forget that a pet does not need to face the camera for the image to catch the viewer’s eye.

StunningKeisha.com
Perfect Relaxed Profile from © StunningKeisha.com

Cat Profile Portraits

Your cat picture can be wide, or square or long. The orientation depends on what you want to do with the final image. Cat pictures to print on canvas or cards need to be higher resolution than most but don’t stress about high resolution for posting on a blog or social media.

This photograph of gracious Amber from Bionic Basil shows how you can use ‘portrait’ mode to take a lovely upright picture. The aqua throw and drape compliment her brilliant colouring perfectly allowing us to appreciate the intelligent profile.

Amber cat profile from Bionic Basil
(c) Amber from Bionic Basil Blog

Photographs can be taken in a rectangular or square format. Smartphones have an advantage as they also have a square option. You can concentrate on framing the shot to help your cat look awesome on Instagram. Other cameras need a helpful how-to tip.

To take a square image on a compact or a DSLR:

  • Turn the camera on its side
  • Centre your cat (or pet) in the middle of the image
  • Crop the top and bottom to make a square

It’s a good work around for creating a square image if you need to.

Profiles are an effective way to catch personality. Beth Patterson of DailyDogTag uses a DSLR camera and has captured this cheeky bird shot. The focus is on the bright eye and vivid cheek feathers.

© DailyDogTag with a DSLR camera

Cute cat videos and pictures do not need to be sharp to capture personality. Some of the funniest memes and viral videos are wobbly, slightly blurry but they capture something immediate and fun.

A slightly fuzzy shot or one that was snatched with just a moment to spare can show as much of your pet as any formal professional pet portrait.

I love these from Amiable Cats blog. Geoffrey Hooker’s cat cute cat pictures show trust, playful fun and capture how beautiful an eye can be.

aimable cats blog
Parker taken with a Pantech Breeze © Amiable Cats

This closeup may not be pin sharp but it captures the intense look and personality of Parker. The contrast of black and white is almost abstract.

Tuxedo cat profile
Parker by © Geoffrey Hooker. A profile with no background clutter to distract

Pet profiles can be magic

I hope these have inspired you to try your own profit shots for the Sunday Selfies with the Kitties Blue. See you at the hop!

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Filed Under: Camera Skills Tagged With: cat photographs, profiles of cats

Meet Marjorie, Writer and Photographer

Portrait by a window with teddy bears Taken with a smartphone.Marjorie is a cat lover, photographer and smartphone moviemaker who loves sharing her knowledge with learners.

Marjorie is a Cat Writers’ Association Professional member, CWA Muse® Medallion and Certificate Winner, and winner of the CWA Kuykendall Image Award for her photography.

 

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  1. Little Binky and Granny says

    18/04/2019 at 7:50 pm

    So pretty close ups, mis Marjorie, and the little Falcon parakeet reminded Granny of her Valky that she had 40 years ago😿 Pawkisses for a Happy Day🐾😽💞

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  2. The Swiss Cats says

    16/04/2019 at 7:32 am

    Beautiful close-ups ! Purrs

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  3. speedyrabbit says

    15/04/2019 at 5:50 pm

    Those Kitty Noses……so adorable,xx Speedy

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  4. The Island Cats says

    15/04/2019 at 10:35 am

    Nice closeups. We entered Zoey’s close up. She’s really good at it.

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    • Marjorie says

      15/04/2019 at 11:56 am

      Zoe will be making an appearance on Wednesday in the Pet Parade!

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  5. Melissa & Mudpie says

    15/04/2019 at 10:26 am

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!

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  6. Ellen Pilch says

    15/04/2019 at 6:06 am

    Those are all great closeup shots. Have a nice week!

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  7. Timmy Tomcat says

    15/04/2019 at 6:04 am

    We love those kitty close ups
    Timmy and Family

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  8. Athena says

    15/04/2019 at 4:34 am

    Those are amazing close-ups!

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  9. Brian Frum says

    15/04/2019 at 4:15 am

    Those are sure pretty!

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  10. Catscue Catmom says

    15/04/2019 at 2:22 am

    Those are beautifyl close-ups, I nearly entered but as soon as I want to do a close-up, the cats are in no mood MOL!

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