Then this is specially for you Dawn
How to Photograph a New Kitty1. Remove film from box and load camera.
2. Remove film box from kitty's claws and throw in the bin.
3. Remove kitty from bin and brush coffee grounds from muzzle.
4. Choose a suitable background for photo.
5. Mount camera on tripod and focus.
6. Find kitty and take dirty sock from mouth.
7. Place kitty in pre-focused spot and return to camera.
8. Forget about spot and crawl after kitty on knees.
9. Focus with one hand and fend off kitty with other hand.
10. Get tissue and clean nose print from lens.
11. Put dog outside after disengaging kitty's claws.
12. Put magazines back on coffee table.
13. Try to get kitty's attention by squeaking toy over your head.
14. Replace your glasses and check camera for damage.
15. Jump up in time to grab kitty by scruff of neck and say, "No, not in the potted plants!"
16. Clean up mess.
17. Sit back in chair with lemonade and resolve to take 'candid' shots instead.
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How to Photograph a New Kitty
1. Remove film from box and load camera.
2. Regain control of the camera. Wrap strap so it doesn't dangle.
3. Stop kitty from scratching couch.
4. Choose a suitable background for photo.
5. Mount camera on tripod and focus.
6. Spend 1/2 hour finding kitty, who says this is taking too long & he's bored.
7. Place kitty in pre-focused spot and return to camera.
8. Observe lovely shot of kitty washing own posterior. Restore kitty to sitting position.
9. Focus with one hand and toss catnip with the other hand.
10. Get bandaids for catnip hand.
11. Walk backwards and focus as kitty follows you, swishing at ankles.
12. Pick yourself up and check for broken bones.
13. Try to get kitty's attention with fur mousie.
14. Take mousie away from dog & put dog in another room. Scratches on dog's nose don't look too bad.
15. Fetch kitty from litterbox.
16. Bring kitty back to chosen spot for one more try.
17. Quickly snap shots of blurred fur.
18. Sit back in chair with lemonade and resolve to stick to still life and scenic shots.
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Hope it helps,
Cheers
Leigh