Re: Trixie the Kitten
[Re: Julie]
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03/25/06 02:15 AM
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JeffDinPA
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James, That is a very cute cat. I know what you mean about the playful destructiveness! I love the eyes. The catchlights and stuff in the eyes sets them off. I like the way the white background is exposed. And the poses are great. Even with your shallow DOF you managed to keep the eyes in perfect focus. One thing looks a little off though. Did you end up using a lot of “Fill light” in the Post processing? Something’s is soft and washed out about the dark colored fur.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Re: Trixie the Kitten
[Re: JeffDinPA]
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03/25/06 04:47 AM
03/25/06 04:47 AM
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PeteD
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That looks like the highlight/shadow feature in Photoshop to me? Huge apologies if I am wrong but it looks a little overdone? I do rate it as a tool but find it easy to over do it. Thats one of the problems in shooting high key. Am I right or wrong James? If I'm wrong I'll buy you that beer when you are over next!! Tomorrow I am off to Thailand to go elephant trekking so I hope it rains continuously in England for the next 2 weeks! Bye for now
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Re: Trixie the Kitten
[Re: James Morrissey]
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03/25/06 10:55 AM
03/25/06 10:55 AM
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JeffDinPA
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Hummmm interesting. The next thought I had was since it's "real", maybe what I am seeing is the effect of a healthy shiny coat combined with all the white. Since the cat is surrounded in white reflectors I am wondering is if the same thing that's making the eyes look so cool is also reflecting off the fur. Maybe a polarizer would help. Maybe what I am seeing is a limiting of the contrast due to reflections?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Re: Trixie the Kitten
[Re: PeteD]
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03/25/06 07:11 PM
03/25/06 07:11 PM
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James Morrissey
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I am currently using a four light set-up - all Canon flashes. I bounce two off of the cieling to take care of shadows. The other two are placed so that I can keep the entire pet lighted properly from all angles. Usually I make the bounced flashes a bit stronger than the direct flashes. I have found that it helps eliminate shadows and helps the pet pop out. You are right though about the kittens and the backdrops. This family has two cats...and I have a photograph of one of the cats staring balefully at Trixie as she was climbing up the backdrop. It is quite funny. If I can dig it out later, I will! James PS Next time I am in England, I will collect that beer.
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