As you might remember, January is summer time here in New Zealand and today’s selfie is Sienna our tortie enjoying the summer sun. I snapped her tortoiseshell cat summer portrait at eye level as she enjoyed the early morning sunshine on the bannister of our deck.
How Did I Take The Photo?
I focused on Sienna’s face and did not worry too much about the highlights of bright sunshine that backlight her fur. For a cute and quick snapshot this looks quite serious but she does not look like a senior cat does she?
The cat collar is from Beastie Bands and Sienna has had it for ages. Most collars seem to fall apart after some time but her Beastie Band carries on and on.
A word about light
I am currently working through a course (January 2023) called Candid Photography Skills by a photographer called Greg Williams. (It was on special offer on Instagram.) He says early on in the series of inspiring short lessons that there is no such thing as bad light. There is only light and how you use it as a photographer.
This hit home with me as someone relatively new to photography. Why? Because I always worry about light, having enough of it and it being in the right place for it. Greg Williams says use the light you have. He has taken the most wonderful fresh and candid portraits of famous people lit only by ambient light like a street lamp, a TV or even a smartphone screen. Check these sample shots for super quick inspiration.
Lovely photo!
I’m always worried about the lighting in my photos.
Sienna is such a beauteous kitty! Love how the lighting made her glow!
You are a true beauty!!!
You look most beautiful sweet Sienna!
She is gorgeous. I have a tough time getting shots of my torties.
Wonderful selfie, Sienna ! Purrs
The sun shows up the lovely colours in her coat.
Oh, what a sweetie and what a great picture again, Marjorie💗Double Pawkisses from us to the both of you🐾😽💞
Marvelous portrait of Sienna! She’s beautifully illuminated by the summer sun, and does not look senior at all.
What a lovely photograph of Sienna. You are correct, Marjorie — she does not look at all like a senior. Must be all the love and care you give her. 🙂