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Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2009, 01:13 AM

Here's a feral cat taken with the new lens. This was hand-held which probably accounts for the slight drop off in sharpness.

rainman_16 · 30 April 2009, 01:37 AM

Awww poor thing looks like it's lead a tough life.

Great picture

I love how you've used depth of field to your advantage.

Rockrolex · 30 April 2009, 01:39 AM

Great shot, Adrian. He looks meaner than a junkyard dog.

Tony-GB · 30 April 2009, 01:52 AM

My goodness- that cat looks more like a Pit Bull!

Superb pic. Can't see any drop off in sharpness. Looks pin sharp to me. Got any more of this moggy?

Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

My goodness- that cat looks more like a Pit Bull!

Superb pic. Can't see any drop off in sharpness. Looks pin sharp to me. Got any more of this moggy?

Here's two more I got. I've processed these in Nikon NX2, which I prefer to PS.

Triple Black 88 · 30 April 2009, 03:17 AM

That is one ugly cat! Great pic though...what Aperture setting do you use?

diablojota · 30 April 2009, 03:24 AM

That cat could use serious dose of antibiotics.

onkyo · 30 April 2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by diablojota

That cat could use serious dose of antibiotics.

In all seriousness, its left eye looks infected.

Cat needs a vet asap.

Prince · 30 April 2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

In all seriousness, its left eye looks infected.

Cat needs a vet asap.

He's feral, Pav. Getting him rounded up to see the vet may be a slight problem!

unclesallie · 10 May 2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

He's feral, Pav. Getting him rounded up to see the vet may be a slight problem!

yeah, and that's a cat with CLAWS and TEETH. Here's a loon that got tired from flying across the ocean and landed on a North Carolina beach summer of 2008. A well-intentioned man tried to carry him to a point where he could put the loon in a box or cage and transport him to the local Humane Society.

BIG MISTAKE

The loon cut this guy's hands and wrists up with that big, nasty beak. The police were called, the Humane Society came, and said, in effect, 'leave the loon alone, he'll fly when he's rested, he's just fine'. The man, of course, went to the hospital for treatment.

Uncle-AJ · 10 May 2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

yeah, and that's a cat with CLAWS and TEETH. Here's a loon that got tired from flying across the ocean and landed on a North Carolina beach summer of 2008. A well-intentioned man tried to carry him to a point where he could put the loon in a box or cage and transport him to the local Humane Society.

BIG MISTAKE

The loon cut this guy's hands and wrists up with that big, nasty beak. The police were called, the Humane Society came, and said, in effect, 'leave the loon alone, he'll fly when he's rested, he's just fine'. The man, of course, went to the hospital for treatment.

Hence the term.......Lunatic!!

Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

In all seriousness, its left eye looks infected.

Cat needs a vet asap.

Allan's right, it would be one hell of a job getting him to a vet, that's if there is a vet where I am.

Prince · 30 April 2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Allan's right, it would be one hell of a job getting him to a vet, that's if there is a vet where I am.

...and you didn't need to stop at the physician's office to stitch up the rips and tears first!

Uncle-AJ · 30 April 2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

...and you didn't need to stop at the physician's office to stitch up the rips and tears first!

Exactly.

Welshwatchman · 30 April 2009, 04:58 AM

That cat looks like how I feel half the time.

BTW - Another amazing picture, Adrian.

ijen0311 · 30 April 2009, 05:23 AM

many local animal control places have "feral cat" traps that you can set out to catch em. Little guy does look like he needs help

Prince · 30 April 2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

many local animal control places have "feral cat" traps that you can set out to catch em. Little guy does look like he needs help

Jen, the feral cats I know would say something like..."Man, do they think I'm stupid enough to go into that trap?"

I have 5 cats - they were all feral, but I tamed them enough when they were kittens to be able to deal with them. About three of them will let us pet them. One is pretty much a housecat now, but they are all 10 and 11 years old. They still give us a fit if we have to take one of them to the vet.

valenciajewelers · 2 May 2009, 06:14 AM

Nice shot. But why such a high ISO. I see plenty of noise. And judging by your shutter speed you had plenty of light to bump the ISO all the way down.

SLRdude · 2 May 2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by valenciajewelers

Nice shot. But why such a high ISO. I see plenty of noise. And judging by your shutter speed you had plenty of light to bump the ISO all the way down.

There is no way he could have bumped the ISO all the way down... not while shooting at 508 mm. MAYBE ISO 400, but that's still being optimistic.

As far as noise... I can't agree with you on that one. One spec of noise that's barely visible here and there is very very far away from "Plenty of noise".

valenciajewelers · 2 May 2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

There is no way he could have bumped the ISO all the way down... not while shooting at 508 mm. MAYBE ISO 400, but that's still being optimistic.

As far as noise... I can't agree with you on that one. One spec of noise that's barely visible here and there is very very far away from "Plenty of noise".

f6.3 1/3200 sec ISO1600 -1 EV

He shot it at f/6.3 with a shutter speed of 1/3200 sec. There's plenty of wiggle room for the ISO. Maybe not all the way, ok. But we're only looking at an image that is 800 pixels wide. If it's noticeable here, imagine what the full size pic looks like.

Uncle-AJ · 2 May 2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by valenciajewelers

f6.3 1/3200 sec ISO1600 -1 EV

He shot it at f/6.3 with a shutter speed of 1/3200 sec. There's plenty of wiggle room for the ISO. Maybe not all the way, ok. But we're only looking at an image that is 800 pixels wide. If it's noticeable here, imagine what the full size pic looks like.

It was hand-held, I wasn't going to risk camera shake and it was almost dusk.

Jimbits76 · 2 May 2009, 12:26 PM

Noise...that old puss looks quiet enough to me.

Great Pic AJ...subject with real character and handheld at that distance in failing light...I can only bow to your craftsmanship!

J

Uncle-AJ · 2 May 2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Noise...that old puss looks quiet enough to me.

Great Pic AJ...subject with real character and handheld at that distance in failing light...I can only bow to your craftsmanship!

J

Cheers Jim and what are you doing up so late?

SLRdude · 2 May 2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Great Pic AJ...subject with real character and handheld at that distance in failing light...I can only bow to your craftsmanship!

J

Could not agree with you more Sir!

Uncle-AJ · 2 May 2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

Could not agree with you more Sir!

The cheque's in the post or check for you Chip.

Kokyuryoku · 2 May 2009, 06:24 PM

Excellent photos Adrian

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Originally Posted by onkyo

In all seriousness, its left eye looks infected.

Cat needs a vet asap.

I know that it looks horrendous, but it's healing and in a week or two will be as good as new. My old tom, used to constantly have open wounds as a result of fighting. We would've had him fixed, but as noted by Allan, catching him proved more trouble than his fighting.

The picture kind of reminds me of a NZ cartoon character named 'Horse' he's a tough cat too.

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Jimbits76 · 2 May 2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

Could not agree with you more Sir!

Hey chip, how's it going?

With you and Adrian posting in the photo section I'm almost embarrassed to talk about cameras and photography!

J

Jimbits76 · 2 May 2009, 12:35 PM

Can't sleep.

Things on my mind....rattling the pea!

J

Lisa · 2 May 2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Can't sleep.

Things on my mind....rattling the pea!

J

It IS unusual to see you up at this hour, Jim. What time is it over there? It's 9:30 here.

Jimbits76 · 2 May 2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

It IS unusual to see you up at this hour, Jim. What time is it over there? It's 9:30 here.

3.35am Lisa

30 April 2009, 01:13 AM	#1
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Feral cat Here's a feral cat taken with the new lens. This was hand-held which probably accounts for the slight drop off in sharpness. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 April 2009, 01:39 AM	#3
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30 April 2009, 01:52 AM	#4
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30 April 2009, 03:24 AM	#7
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	That cat could use serious dose of antibiotics. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

30 April 2009, 04:58 AM	#15
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	That cat looks like how I feel half the time. BTW - Another amazing picture, Adrian. __________________ ..33

30 April 2009, 01:37 AM	#2
rainman_16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Alec Location: Canada Watch: Al Jazeera English Posts: 596	Awww poor thing looks like it's lead a tough life. Great picture I love how you've used depth of field to your advantage.

30 April 2009, 03:17 AM	#6
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752	That is one ugly cat! Great pic though...what Aperture setting do you use?

30 April 2009, 05:23 AM	#16
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	many local animal control places have "feral cat" traps that you can set out to catch em. Little guy does look like he needs help

2 May 2009, 06:14 AM	#18
valenciajewelers Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 67	Nice shot. But why such a high ISO. I see plenty of noise. And judging by your shutter speed you had plenty of light to bump the ISO all the way down.

2 May 2009, 12:26 PM	#22
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Noise...that old puss looks quiet enough to me. Great Pic AJ...subject with real character and handheld at that distance in failing light...I can only bow to your craftsmanship! J

2 May 2009, 12:35 PM	#28
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Can't sleep. Things on my mind....rattling the pea! J

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