keepers

Early in 2009, I decided to capture an image every calendar day for an entire year. 365 days later, I have more gray hair, have aged a decade and alienated loved ones, but I did it and, most importantly, I didn’t miss a single day. Comments and criticisms are welcomed, both on composition and technique, and on content. Thanks for looking.

Just Like Herding Cats (Day 307)<br />
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First (and perhaps last) attempt at this year’s Christmas card…<br />
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Do you know how absolutely friggin’ impossible is it to get two cats with Santa hats to hold still for a photograph? This was the most in-focus shot of the bunch, and by bunch, I mean three. My first error was not setting up the camera before strapping on the hats; an aperture of 1.4 is just not appropriate for fast (and erratic) moving objects. <br />
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This “peaceful” scene quickly turned into a full-blown game of Rodeo Cat, where I struggled to catch Cooper and Hudson to retrieve their hats, while they frantically raced around the house trying to remove them.<br />
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Guess I should have waited for Rita’s help on this one; I fear they will now and forever run at the site of anything Santa.<br />
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(2009-11-07 1:01pm)

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Just Like Herding Cats (Day 307)

First (and perhaps last) attempt at this year’s Christmas card…

Do you know how absolutely friggin’ impossible is it to get two cats with Santa hats to hold still for a photograph? This was the most in-focus shot of the bunch, and by bunch, I mean three. My first error was not setting up the camera before strapping on the hats; an aperture of 1.4 is just not appropriate for fast (and erratic) moving objects.

This “peaceful” scene quickly turned into a full-blown game of Rodeo Cat, where I struggled to catch Cooper and Hudson to retrieve their hats, while they frantically raced around the house trying to remove them.

Guess I should have waited for Rita’s help on this one; I fear they will now and forever run at the site of anything Santa.

(2009-11-07 1:01pm)

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cornfu
on November 30, 2009
i see nothing wrong with this shot! reading you dialog on this had me rolling on the floor!
fotomom
on November 8, 2009
LOL at the commentary. Having strapped on a few 'costumes' to my pets in my lifetime, I understand completely! The use of SC and the fact that you got one of the kitties looking at least makes this a real keeper for sure. Plus, you can continue to retell the story:-)
irishmurr
on November 7, 2009
Love the tone and selective coloring -- fabulous idea for a Christmas card!

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