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You are here: Home / Diary / Late Afternoon Living Room Portraits

Late Afternoon Living Room Portraits

May 10, 2022 By: Summer Samba24 Comments

Summer shares some late afternoon portraits of her taken in the living room.

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.

Somali cat with stripes from light coming through shutters

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.

Somali cat portrait, looking into camera

Of course I was happy to pose. I always am!

Somali cat looking off camera

We tried several different angles, full shots and close ups.

Thoughtful portrait of Somali cat

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.

shadowy late afternoon shot of Somali cat

I hope you enjoyed these! If you have a favorite, I’d really like to know in the comments.

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Comments

  1. Mickeys Musings says

    June 7, 2022 at 7:25 am

    The 2nd pic with the shutter stripes 🙂
    Very cool!!
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply
  2. Gina says

    May 12, 2022 at 5:12 am

    those shadows made for really great photos! Of course having a wonderful model like you makes it all perfect.

    Reply
  3. Craig S. C. Okajima says

    May 11, 2022 at 6:03 am

    A true cat model!

    Reply
  4. Teddy says

    May 11, 2022 at 2:12 am

    Purrfect soft lighting for your portraits Summer!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  5. meowmeowmans says

    May 10, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    Those shutters do make for some pretty dramatic lighting, Summer. We love that second shot!

    Reply
  6. Cathy Keisha says

    May 10, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    You make a wonderful tabby! I always like the closeups.

    Reply
  7. BellADahrma an BellaSita Mum says

    May 10, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    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

    Reply
  8. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    May 10, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    Those are so lovely. Love those ‘treat faces’! LOL!

    Reply
  9. Ivan and Izzy from WMD says

    May 10, 2022 at 5:08 pm

    We think the shutter effect is perfect, Summer!

    Reply
  10. Brian says

    May 10, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    Those are all very, very pretty sweet Summer!

    Reply
  11. Steph says

    May 10, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    Summer, you always look exquisite. And Janiss, you don’t know how to take a bad picture! Thank you for sharing these with us.

    Reply
  12. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 10, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    I can’t even choose! These are just exquisite.

    Reply
  13. Adorapurr says

    May 10, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    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

    Reply
  14. Ellen Pilch says

    May 10, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    You are a beautiful model. I hope you get more gigs. XO

    Reply
  15. The Poupounette Gang says

    May 10, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    You had lovely light for your photo session. We love all the shots!

    Purrs,
    tama and Benny

    Reply
  16. Catherine Lingg says

    May 10, 2022 at 11:50 am

    What can I say Summer. You are a beautiful, stunning kitty. I adore you♥️♥️

    Reply
  17. The Florida Furkids says

    May 10, 2022 at 9:43 am

    Great photos!!

    Reply
  18. Tonya woodruff says

    May 10, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  19. Catscue says

    May 10, 2022 at 7:18 am

    Beautiful! Those are stunning photos pretty Summer.

    Reply
  20. happy says

    May 10, 2022 at 7:03 am

    I like the third close up with the head tilt.

    Reply
  21. pat k says

    May 10, 2022 at 5:36 am

    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.)

    Reply
  22. Ernie the Island Cat says

    May 10, 2022 at 5:13 am

    Beautiful photos of you, Summer!

    Reply
  23. Katie Isabella says

    May 10, 2022 at 4:09 am

    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.

    Reply
  24. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    May 10, 2022 at 2:35 am

    I like the shadows in the second photo the best.

    Reply

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