Cats x 2

[Anbesol]

Was motivated for a second try from that last type of shot. Got both of em real tight. Does the crop work? What about the catchlights? Any other critiques? Thanks in advance!

[Anbesol]

hmm must be pretty good to get no responses. I guess "cats" isn't exactly the most enticing title, probably as good as "flowers" hehe.

[Frog]

Great focus and dof. I mention the dof because they are so close, it would be easy to lose.
Recently lost our 16 yr old cat and wish I had such a good shot of her.

[Anbesol]

Thanks frog.

Man, thats a bummer , I'm sorry to hear that.

Good to see you back around and posting, haven't seen you around for a while.

[Canyon Hiker]

I like #1 best. The dof draws me right into the cats eye's. I like #2 as well but the lighting is to harsh for me. Maybe try powering down your flash and using a diffuser to soften the light.

[amorton1437]

I like number 2 and might even like it more dark, like a cheshire cat thing going on

[Grandpaw]

They look great! Now if you could just get us some close up shots, Jeff

[Anbesol]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Yeah, the thing with the black ones coat is that it is sooo reflective, I cannot use a light and get anything but that shiny black reflective stuff. Heres another one I like better done without lights, underexposed his coat, just exposed for his eyes.

[armando_m]

#1 looks 3D, like the cat will walk out of the screen

[Anbesol]

haha, yes, it really fits her personality, she is quite a walk out of everything and come at you kind of cat

Shes climbing on me as we speak.

[GB1]

The eyes really stand out. But cats eyes are always intense. Glad that they cooperated for your photo.

I think the photo of the black one is too dark, trying to think how you could better illuminate her to make it a better shot. Some sort of soft indirect lighting would help. For the top shot (first posting) I would crop out the bottom so to focus more on her eyes. It's all about the eyes.

[daq7]

I look at the texture of the eyes in both and both are good, but better on the second. I haven't anything to add on the shots other than to say that enhancing the focus and drama on the eyes always seems good on shots like this/