A SMILE FOR WEDNESDAYS -- Cat in the Window
posted by micki at 5/17/2006 07:42:00 AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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I drove my oldest to her friend’s house a couple of weekends ago, and on the way home I stopped to do some shooting. It was cloudy and dreary, but I don’t get time to shoot alone but once in a blue moon. I had the camera set up on a tripod to take some abstract shots of store rooftops and awnings in my little downtown village, when I noticed that in the front window of the oriental rug cleaning store I was standing in front of, I had attracted the attention of a curious cat. He sat in the window watching me for a few minutes while I shot happily away. The glare on the window was very strong, and despite the use of my polarizer, I couldn’t cut through all of it. The lens couldn’t focus on the cat, and kept focusing on the window instead. Thank goodness the cat had that bell around his neck, because I used that to lock focus on. When he let out a little yawn, just as I was about to shoot, I knew I would have my best of the series.
Had a great time shooting with the Holga yesterday. Two frames left. Also took some shots with a roll of T-max 3200. I loaded that into my Minolta 9000, as it’s the only camera I have with shutter speeds that go up to 1/4000. I knew I’d want some limited dof with my compositions, and that I wouldn’t be able to go as wide with the other two cameras, whose shutter speed limits are 1/2000. Sure enough, a couple of my shots ended up as 1/3000 and 1/4000. This is going to be a fun roll of film to shoot.
Camera - Minolta Maxxum 7000
Film - Kodak VC ISO 160
Shutter Speed - 1/500
Aperture Setting - f-4 Program Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm lens
Polarizing Filter
Scanning Method - York Photo Labs’ scan
LOL...This one reminds of the one I got of my sweet little Missy:
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3436/2313/1024/P3113668Missy%20Viscious.jpg
Isn't great to make a catch like that! Love it!
I love the "our Beacon" and the prices and the cat looking very indifferent to it all!! Great shot.
Micki you know "catwoman" naturegirl
LOVES this photo."Ho Hum said the cat another human taking my picture."
WOW!!!! I thought that was a toy cat until I read your post....Kudos for such a good catch. Weldone Micki
great picture Micki.. Cats are such diffident creatures at times, this one may have been yawning thinking 'she should have gone with digital...'
;o)
Yawning is it? It looks to me like it just heard a good one.
That put a smile on my face! Good capture!
This cat looks like he is laughing so hard. Priceless!
That's a very comical moment you've captured. Thanks so much for giving me a smile at the end of this tiring day. :)
hahaha... i did not smile, but can't stop laughing. this one is real cute.
You caught the opportune moment. Very good photo.
rofl. very funny shot :)
Looks like he could eat a mouse!
Fabulous shot.
This is an awesome shot. I love it when I get the timing just right and I know I've captured a great image. Well done.
hehe ... it does make me smile, Micki. :-)
So cute! i like this one a lot! take care :)
Adorable!
Very cute, made me smile.
Hilarious!!! I love this shot!
ooh creepy
cool snap shot! nice reflection on the window...big smile from the cat:-P
wow, like catzilla :)
Way to capture the moment!
Regards,
Jason
Nice capture!
great picture Micki!! :)
I'm smiling :)
that's a pretty wide open smile!!! :D very nice and cutie shot!!!
Hahah, that photo didn't only cause a smile, it made me laugh out loud!! Great catch!!!
You could have some fun with those shutter speeds, my Minolta 9xi has a top speed of 1/12000 of a second, but have never managed to use it at that setting! Nice shot.
that's a great capture!
Funny shot
That cat looks ready to star in a cartoon, Micki! What a happy shot.
Nooo, you took this picture instead of meee. Noooooooo.
This is such a priceless capture.Hey why can't I get our cat to yawn like this?
The background actually works for this shot, lends some life into the shot. Darn, this should have been taken by the Subster.
Anyway you get yourself a coveted "I Likey" from the Subster for this absolutely lovely and brilliant shot.
Suby
Haha! Even though the cat was yawning, but it looks like showing a BIG smile to everybody. Nice capture.
Yike ! ... a vampire cat !
Talk about decisive moments!
Great catch :-)
Well, I didn't read this last Wednesday, but it's Wednesday nonetheless and it did bring a big smile to my face. Thanks!
Paul
HEHE! That's fantastic. You should submit it to a contest!
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