Recently I rented a macro lens.
Kitty loved it.
Not because Kitty enjoys macro photography. Kitty enjoys walking slowly around the yard looking at small things. And if this lens gave me a new appreciation for this activity then Kitty was all for it.
Kitty walked with me and weaved back and forth against my legs. When I stopped moving he threw himself on the ground and rolled onto his back begging to be scratched. He peeked into the weeds helping me (he thought) search for tiny living creatures.
Imagine my excitement when I found a Praying Mantis. I looked through my camera's viewfinder. She appeared a bit too small. I needed to move closer. I eased the tripod forward inch by inch. Mustn't frighten the Mantis, right? Carefully, cautiously..........OOPS! Kitty chose this moment to head bump me. The tripod crashed against the green plant, the mantis scooted over to a more protected area, and this is the resulting photo.
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Something similar happens when I try to photograph flowers with the dog. . . she steps on them.
ReplyDeleteYou should give your kitty a good stomach rub. This is a wonderful, expressive picture. I think I'll take my cat on my next photo excursion.
ReplyDeleteMamie, the following day I gave him a good rubbing and added a thorough brushing. He was a very happy boy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great shot Liz. How funny!
ReplyDeleteKristin,
ReplyDeleteThe shot was a lot better after Kitty made the mantis move. My earlier efforts would not have looked nearly so cute. Way to go, Kitty!
I tried to get a picture of a mantis recently and my kitty didn't just bump into me, she ate the mantis. :/
ReplyDeleteVery cute pic.