yes, that is my question. My pics are not so good at all. I would like to take some more pics and better pics. I don't have a fancy digital camera - pentax optio S30. What would you suggest?
Turn the flash OFF on your camera. The picture below was taken with the flash OFF. Having the flash on is what produces the red eye in your cat or completely washes out your cat's eyes. IMO a cat's eyes are what produces a good picture or a bad picture. Almost all bad cat photos are those that have problems with the cat's eyes and these problems are almost always caused by using flash. In the picture below, I took the photo with NO flash, and then used my photo editor to add the flash (brightness/contrast) later. This also allows you to leave distractions in the background dark so that they do not take away from the focal point of the picture. So, try using available light and then adding the light you want and where you want with your photo editor AFTER you take the picture. In this manner, you will never have washed out or red cat eyes. Almost every camera comes with some type of free photo editor that will allow you to do this to some degree. My photo editor has the option of a "light studio" that allows you to add spot or flood lighting AFTER the picture has been taken so that you can get the lighting effect you desire without using flash.Originally Posted by Kirst
yes, that is my question. My pics are not so good at all. I would like to take some more pics and better pics. I don't have a fancy digital camera - pentax optio S30. What would you suggest?
If you have a problem holding the camera steady (I do too) try to find something solid to rest on.Originally Posted by Kirst
So im guessing looking through the viewfinder is the best way. Well I have a little problem that causes me shake when holding something small steady, like a camera. I love my camera is so compact i can carry it anywhere. I have had for about 3 years and it is only 3.2MP. I will take the advice here with a open mind and i better get practice and hopefully i'll get better with time.
ThanksOriginally Posted by CarolPetunia
Icklemiss, what a great post! And your three shots are perfect illustrations of your point. The natural light shot is just gorgeous...
By the way, the avatar you used to use, of the kitten licking the screen -- I loved that kitten!But I'll be happy to Think Pink until the kitten comes back...