Truth About Cats and Dogs (and Photos)
If you've been using the Internet lately, you've surely come across pictures of cats in various states of preposterousness. But how do the photographers coax such absurdity out of their pets? Not easily. As anyone who has tried to snap photos of their cat wearing a hollowed-out grapefruit half on his or her head can surely understand, furry creatures can be just as difficult on the runway as a model who hasn't eaten a full meal in six weeks.
The editors at PC World have come to the rescue, fortunately, with a some advice on how to more effectively capture your pet on film. The tips range from the obvious (put them at ease) to the slightly technical (set your camera to Shutter Priority to prevent those quick-moving pets from becoming a total blur), and overall should help you seize your four-legged companion's cuteness for the world to see.
One thing they fail to mention: Bribery (steak, tuna fish, nachos) goes a long way.
From PC World
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
bunnyw @ Jul 14th 2007 12:04PM
The average pet does not "pose" for pictures but those with "character" delight us with photo opportunities galore. If the camera is always handy we can catch the pet in some amazing positions. Our cat, Felix, is one with character, always ready for some kind of action. He will climb nearly to the ceiling trying top catch a lazer beam! Problem is we humans often are so engrossed in watching him we seldom get the picture!