Evaluation of my pet pic...

[mightylore]

Hi There,

I am new to this forum, and hope that I am posting this according to the forum rules. I recently purchased a Nikon D3100 and am enjoying using it. I am seeking an over-all critique of this photo, specifically lighting, composition, and post-processing suggestions. (And any other suggestions you may have.)

Nikon D3100
1/3 s
55.0 mm
f/5.6
ISO: 800

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Thank-you for taking the time to look!

[NgaiHill]

Nice shot, what a great pose.
Really not much to critique, lighting looks good although there is a bit of a hot spot on the forehead.
I love the lighting and the PP you have done with it.
If this was my cat I'd be getting a nice big print made and hanging it on the wall.

[JudiRose]

I'm also new to photography, but I know what I like. I think it's a very nice photo and I would easily hang it on my wall.

I see what the previous poster means about the hotspot or blown-out white, but I'm not always sure what to do about that. Lots to learn, but it sure is fun.

I like the composition a lot. I think you've used "the rule of thirds" well here.

How did you get kitty to pose for you so nicely?

[mightylore]

Thank-you both so much!

[JudiRose]

I'm still curious about this:
How did you get kitty to pose for you so nicely?

[mightylore]

She had actually been sleeping in my bed when I began snapping photos. She woke up, looked at me curiously, at that very moment, yawned, and closed her eyes again. LOL. The "rough" life of a cat!

[Stellouu]

Great shot! It looks really professional - I can imagine seeing this picture in any pro's portfolios. Great job!

[mightylore]

Wow, thank-you, Stellouu! That is very nice of you to say!

[ridley19]

Only gripe for me might be the overblown white on the nose, but its not far off.

[acoleman]

I'd like to know what post processing you did on it. I love it!