Shel, A couple comments that I 'feel' might produce a balanced image. Some obvious background contrast (not white) so you can tell where the cat begins and ends. Shoot a flash off or through a reflector and, for balance, another swiveled toward a light wall, ceiling or at 1/16th perhaps with a flash mounted reflector card. If you take a reading off of the cat fur, you'll likely get blown out highlights. Might try the back of your hand or mid tan/grey something.
Jack --- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are two black cats at Casa Belinkoff, Tyler and Buddy, whom I > enjoy > photographing every now and then. For the most part the pics are OK, > certainly fine for web and email. However, they can probably stand > some > improvement. So, does anyone have any tips for photographing black > cats > (and other critters, too), so that detail in the shadows is > maintained, > highlights aren't fried and lok natural (especially in bright or > contrasty > light). Suggestions for working on the pics in Photoshop would be > welcome > as well. > > Regardless of film or digital, I've never gotten a really great photo > ... > > > Shel > > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
