A few weeks ago, the Pioneer Woman had one of her Flickr photography assignments over at her site- on cats. I was excited about this and although I know many, I fell short of finding a cat to photograph that particular week!
However, I had a new cat-sitting gig last weekend for a high-school friend. Her three cats were adorable and very photogenic!
So here is my photo assignment on cats. Better late than never.
The mama cat.
Her son (Morris's body double?)
Her daughter (warning- totally precious kitty eyes ahead!)
Here is the Morganator again. This is one of my favorite shots of Morgan. Or of a cat. Or of any photo I've ever taken, for that matter! I love the expression on her face as she is watching a dog walk across the lawn, the coloring, and the bokeh (background blur.) And the peek of her little curled tail in the background!
A few minutes later, I found her sprawled out like this.
Ah, the life of a feline!
I even climbed onto the log and faced her with my camera, praying she didn't get up and walk towards me (which she often does.) I even told her to "stay." (Not sure why I didn't say whoa?)
I decided to focus on my focus. Depth of field? Really, I am such a rookie! I need to do some reading up on focusing. First, let's see if we can just get those cute little paws, and blur out the rest of her.
Oops. I blurred the paws!
That look on her face? It's like really girl, you're killin' my chillin' time here!
Let's try again.
There they are! Her little white booties!
Goodness- that stay command failed miserably- before long Miss Morgan just had to come over for a visit!
Do you think before too long I may be getting a letter in the mail from Morgan's agent, demanding photo royalties?
Ha Ha!! My little Morgan is such a cutie! I think she weighs a whole whopping 5 lbs, but she sure is a hunter! I can't believe she held still so you could take pictures of her! She prefers being up on a lap, or a leg in this case!
ReplyDeleteThose other cats are very pretty too!!
GORGEOUS photos!!! You could have won!!!
ReplyDeleteI was about to break out into "Memories" :)
Cats are so entertaining, even wgen they're not doing anything. Mine crack me up all the time.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, as always.
Those are lovely pictures. Morgan is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics! What kind of camera do you use? I am shopping around for a new one.
ReplyDeleteThat's the great thing about cats--they're that cute for FREE. Great shots--I never knew that was called bokeh.
ReplyDelete{Novice Life}~ Nikon D40. It's great! I don't think I will outgrow it for a while....but if I hadn't gotten the D40, I would have gotten the Nikon D90, or, a Canon. Canons are a little more pricey, but I really like how the photos from them look, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I love the Calico , my favorite of cat color patterns. And Miss Morgan ! what a sweetie!
ReplyDeleteNICE kitty photos! I love them!
ReplyDeleteNice shots! Kitties are usually so difficult to photograph. My little Indy is extremely photogenic though, and will sit perfectly still while you stick a camera in his face for hours! You can borrow him sometime if you want! Hehe. I submitted a photograph of him to PW's Cat Assignment, but it wasn't picked. I was pretty bummed, because I am extremely proud of that photo. Anyways, moving on... Love love love the little white booties. That shot is great. I bet it would look great in B/W too!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very dainty and lovely little cat! I also love her little whte slippers! Aren't cats perfect engineering feats of evolution? When you feel hopeless about life on earth, all you need to do is watch a cat! They are amazing! Not so amazing however, is a sarcoid! I'm sorry Your Boy has seen it's return! Why it just go back to Sarcoidville where it belongs?
ReplyDeletehow super cute! we take pictures of our cats all the time, more than the kids! sad really.... :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and the commentary had me smiling. Especially the "stay" command. I find myself telling my horses to "Leave it!" on occassion. And I cluck to the dog. So confusing...
ReplyDeleteI love your new header!!! And the cat photos are superb as usual! Morgan is so dainty with her little white paws. Your favorite photo even captures her nametag. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to put a face to the names I heard about a few days ago! Your pictures are beautiful!
ReplyDelete{Juliette}~ Thanks! ;) Its recycled from a year ago, LOL! I don't have any spring pictures I'm lovin' for an April header yet. I've always like the vintage pics, too!
ReplyDeleteI think you're awesome!!! You need to be a pet photographer. You'd make a killing! I'm serious--start your business soon. There will be a lot of happy pet owners out there.
ReplyDeleteYou could have been a Pioneer Woman winner with those photos!! Great job PG~
ReplyDelete{gtyyup}~ Aw, thanks for the sweet compliment! :)
ReplyDeleteThe first photo, the third phot and the last one are my faves. But you seriously had the most puuurfect subjects, I agree!
ReplyDeleteMeow!
~Lisa
how fun to set for cats for a change! They photos are great and fun to experimnet with the cats!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are some really great pictures! Cats are so photogenic, and you capture them well. I LOVE the one of Morgan intently looking at something -- that is the perfect cat photo....
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, as usual! :-) I'm a huge cat lover and I'm always trying to take nice pictures of my cat, but I'm not the greatest photographer and my cat isn't too cooperative!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and lovely cat shots!!!!! :)
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