You know you are owned by a cat when . . .

You put towels on your printers so they have a place to lounge.

ISO 2000, f/2.8, 1/500s, 70mm

Buddy and Maya, f/1.8

Working on that short focal length along with the new strobe.

85mm, f/1.8, 1/125s, ISO100

I finally did it

I bought a strobe (with a real live modeling light) and a decent-sized soft box. And of course, I’m practicing. These are pretty much how they came out of the camera with just minor processing.

As always, Nina makes a semi-willing subject. The nice thing about the strobe is that it recycles quickly, allowing me to make another shot almost immediately. The soft box provides a soft, but well-directed light.

Maya sat still for a few seconds. Thank goodness for the strobe’s quick recycle!

She’s looking a little twitchy in this one.

Furry Kids

There’s a reason they call me Ellie Mae. Critters and me – like bread and butter.

A little experiment in high-key processing.

Buddy

Maya

Jezebel

Nina

Wishing won’t make it so

We are selling our house, so I’m trying to keep everything ship-shape, just in case a potential buyer wants to see the house during the day. This means making sure the tub area is completely wiped down and no drips are falling from the faucet.

For Maya, this means no more catching the drips as they fall from the faucet or lapping the water that puddles in the bottom of the tub.

That doesn’t stop her from hoping though.

“What happened to my personal drinking fountain?”