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Get Down at Cat Level

22/11/2020 by Marjorie Dawson 12 Comments

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.

Miranda the tuxedo cat
ISO 200 113mm F5 1/60

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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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. Kamira Gayle says

    24/11/2020 at 2:45 pm

    Aww sweet Miranda…hope everything goes well and you are feeling better soon. Beautiful shot Marjorie!

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  2. databbiesotrouttowne says

    24/11/2020 at 9:57 am

    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 !! ♥♥♥♥♥

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  3. Summer says

    23/11/2020 at 3:53 pm

    I’m sending Miranda lots of purrs!

    P.S. My human is more often down on my level than not!

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  4. Ellen Pilch says

    23/11/2020 at 2:49 pm

    I will be praying for Miranda. The Tooth Fairy will send her a silvervine toast. XO

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  5. The Island Cats says

    23/11/2020 at 12:33 pm

    We hope all goes well with Miranda’s dental.

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  6. Melissa & Mudpie says

    23/11/2020 at 12:20 pm

    That is such an adorable photo! Purrs for Miranda.

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  7. Athena and Marie says

    23/11/2020 at 11:42 am

    Sending healing purrs to Miranda xx

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  8. The Swiss Cats says

    23/11/2020 at 9:25 am

    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

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  9. Timmy Tomcat says

    23/11/2020 at 3:59 am

    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

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  10. meowmeowmans says

    23/11/2020 at 3:46 am

    Dad is always on the floor at the shelter to be on the cats’ level. 😉

    Purring and praying for Miranda’s dental surgery! XO

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  11. Brian Frum says

    23/11/2020 at 3:24 am

    That’s really a beautiful photo! Purrs and prayers to sweet Miranda, I’ve been there and it’s painful.

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  12. The Florida Furkids says

    23/11/2020 at 2:49 am

    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

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