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HOME » October 2019 Photo Education Roundup

October 2019 Photo Education Roundup

06/11/2019 by Marjorie Dawson 8 Comments

It’s November already, where did our year of exploring photography go?

I am taking a chance to summarise October’s photography posts for our new readers, and because there has been a lot of black and white fun this past month!

Black and White Photography Month

I did not plan it this way but the course I have been working on inspired me to try black and white, or monochrome, photographs. I found it such an interesting style of photography I explored and discovered a lot more and could not wait to share my discoveries with you all.

Black and White for Beginners

Adding a cold coloured slider has this kind of impact
© Marjorie Dawson 2019

This post is packed with tips and examples. There is more than one way to turn a photograph black and white, did you know?

Black and White Photos in Portrait Format

Tuxedo Cat in Portrait Format Black and White Monochrome
© Thomas – Marjorie Dawson 2019

I discovered that using the upright or ‘portrait’ format means that you may need to think a bit differently but the results can be very effective. Check the post to see how I managed and how you can succeed too.

Tabby Cat Dot’s Birthday Portrait

Head portrait of a tabby cat
© Dot Kitten – Marjorie Dawson 2019

Not part of the black and white theme but something a bit special. Dot in spectacular yawn mode on her 13th Birthday! Check her out – the image here is not a spoiler and Dot also got a lovely birthday card from friend Pipo too.

Tips on Taking a Sharper Cat Photo

Silver tabby in the sunlight in black and white
© Silver – Marjorie Dawson 2019

I have to admit that these work for dogs too, and any animal photograph you might want to photograph. As with most things practise will always improve what you do. There was a time I could not get sharp fur at all.

Black and White Portraits Back and Front

Chenzou Profile portrait of a cat. Could this work in black and white.
(c) Chenzou from Nek-Ngeru Cat Cafe 2019

This post contains one of my most favourite pictures of Chenzou the Neko Ngeru cafe worker cat, plus I was focused on black and white when I took the other picture in this post.

Thinking in black and white is a habit you need to cultivate to take better pictures without the help of colour.

Introducing Cream in Colour

Finally, an appeal from our friend Savvy, who you will remember for our previous cat adventures. She has an appeal for November’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month.

Meet Cream. He has been at Savvy’s former adoption centre, the lovely Kitty Corner, at Contra Costa Humane for a year.

We visited Kitty Corner when we were in America for BlogPaws® and I know it’s a caring and loving shelter environment but, this guy needs a loving home right now.

Cream coloured cat photograph for Adopt a Senior Pet Month.

This handsome feline has hyperthyroidism – a very easily managed condition that simply requires an inexpensive daily pill that can be given in his wet food. His current medication costs about $20 each month. He’s tolerant at best of other cats but would do best being your one & only feline love.

Contra Costa

I hope you have enjoyed our review of October’s posts and were able to catch up on any that you missed. Have a good week, especially our American friends, I know your clocks went back at the weekend!

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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.

 

Comments

  1. Erin the Cat says

    08/11/2019 at 9:13 pm

    So many great posts, and we love reading each and every one.
    Purrs
    ERin

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  2. mommakatandherbearcat says

    07/11/2019 at 8:52 pm

    I wish I had your kitty models to work with 😉

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      08/11/2019 at 7:07 am

      I confess I do have trouble with the diva’s at home!

      Reply
  3. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    07/11/2019 at 7:40 pm

    Interesting and useful tips:)

    Cream is such a handsome dude, hope he finds his forever home quickly!

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  4. meowmeowmans says

    07/11/2019 at 3:49 pm

    We love your photos, and are so thankful for your tips. Cream is so handsome. We hope he finds his own happily ever after really soon.

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      07/11/2019 at 7:30 pm

      Us too. I’d adopt Cream in a flash.

      Reply
  5. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    07/11/2019 at 5:57 am

    Love the pictures!

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  6. Brian Frum says

    07/11/2019 at 2:05 am

    Those are terrific photos and Cream is such a pretty kitty!

    Reply

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