Although I took this photograph of Miranda with my DSLR, the same rule applies for effective cat photos with any camera you choose (smartphone or compact cameras work just as well). Get down at cat level for an effective shot that you want to show off!
The neighbours must have thought I had lost my mind when I decided to get down at cat level on the drive, camera in hand and pointed my telephoto lens at Miranda. She was laid on the warm tarmac cleaning the fur of her paw and I was able to take a series of shots of which this is the best.
I focused on her eye from about 5 metres/25 feet away and held the camera steady then pressed the shutter for a series of rapid shots. So, the recommendation to get down at cat level for a successful photograph worked.
Miranda’s Dental Surgery
Tomorrow Miranda goes to have dental surgery for a couple of teeth that are being reabsorbed which can be painful. Your hopes or prayers for a successful operation would be most welcome.
(UPDATE: 2 extractions and all is well so far!)
Tooth resorption is a process by which the dentin (a hard tissue that lies beneath the enamel of the tooth) in a tooth (or teeth) erodes and eventually becomes irreparably destroyed. Over time, all areas of an affected tooth may become involved.
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Aww sweet Miranda…hope everything goes well and you are feeling better soon. Beautiful shot Marjorie!
miranda; we noe itz like twooz day at yur place all reddy but we still send best fishez two ewe; az well as st francis’ blessings …due knot forget; if they givez yur teeth bak when taken out; if ya place em under yur pillow they will tern ther selvez inta cash monee….like millionz even !! ♥♥♥♥♥
I’m sending Miranda lots of purrs!
P.S. My human is more often down on my level than not!
I will be praying for Miranda. The Tooth Fairy will send her a silvervine toast. XO
We hope all goes well with Miranda’s dental.
That is such an adorable photo! Purrs for Miranda.
Sending healing purrs to Miranda xx
We cross our paws for Miranda’s surgery and hope everything goes well. Beautiful photo ! Claire tries to go down at our level as often as possible to take good pictures. Purrs
Miranda really looks great in that shot. We have been trying this also and have some nice photos. Our Selfie this week is from using our telephoto as you had suggested and it looks great. Thanks for the ongoing tips
Dad is always on the floor at the shelter to be on the cats’ level. 😉
Purring and praying for Miranda’s dental surgery! XO
That’s really a beautiful photo! Purrs and prayers to sweet Miranda, I’ve been there and it’s painful.
Mom gets down on our level sometimes but she says she feels like she needs a crane to get her up again!!!
Purrs for an easy and successful dental.
The Florida Furkids