During the late afternoon this time of year, the sun comes through the living room shutters and creates some cool shadows. I was hanging out right where it looked the best, so my human took advantage and grabbed her camera for some portraits.
But it wasn’t as simple as just turning on the camera. To make sure the contrast wasn’t overwhelming, my human had to add an extra light source to balance out the shadows. Plus it was partly cloudy out, so sometimes the shadows were darker, and sometimes they were lighter. Actually, the last part was kind of a fun bonus.
Of course I was happy to pose. I always am!
We tried several different angles, full shots and close ups.
The funny thing is, my human actually hates those shutters! She thinks they are old and ugly. The only reason she doesn’t replace them with curtains is because every so often, they make for interesting lighting for photos.
I hope you enjoyed these! If you have a favorite, I’d really like to know in the comments.
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The 2nd pic with the shutter stripes 🙂
Very cool!!
Purrs, Julie
those shadows made for really great photos! Of course having a wonderful model like you makes it all perfect.
A true cat model!
Purrfect soft lighting for your portraits Summer!
Hugs, Teddy
Those shutters do make for some pretty dramatic lighting, Summer. We love that second shot!
You make a wonderful tabby! I always like the closeups.
Our faverite iss 2nd from end!! What a lovely Selfie up close foto Summer! Yore eyess are so beeuteefull an you are so lovelee…yore sweetness shiness thru…
Like THE lite on THE blindss!!
Grate foto shot all ’round!!
***purrss*** BellaDharma an (((hugs))) BellaSita Mum
Those are so lovely. Love those ‘treat faces’! LOL!
We think the shutter effect is perfect, Summer!
Those are all very, very pretty sweet Summer!
Summer, you always look exquisite. And Janiss, you don’t know how to take a bad picture! Thank you for sharing these with us.
I can’t even choose! These are just exquisite.
Summer, I think the shutters actually do enhance your photos. You look lovely and poised… whereas I see my mom’s camera and immediately become determined to lick a tabby spot off my tail. Sorry, not a cover girl. Love, Dori
You are a beautiful model. I hope you get more gigs. XO
You had lovely light for your photo session. We love all the shots!
Purrs,
tama and Benny
What can I say Summer. You are a beautiful, stunning kitty. I adore you♥️♥️
Great photos!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful! Those are stunning photos pretty Summer.
I like the third close up with the head tilt.
I am thinking you are possibly the most photographed
kitty in the world. Lucky for us – your admirers.
(I can’t pick a favorite here.)
Beautiful photos of you, Summer!
I love shadows in any picture they appear in. In my good photos take with the camera, if it is interesting, I take the hoto, I may enhance the contrast between dark and light if the occasion allows. One of my family is an excellent to- the- max photographer, and does not approve of my ways.
I like the shadows in the second photo the best.