Kitty Toes

[KagoGrl]

I shot this yesterday. I feel the toes are slightly out of focus and that bothers me but I absolutely love the rest of the shot and would like to know what everyone else thinks.

[KagoGrl]

If anyone has trouble viewing the photo, please let me know - I've been having issues. Please!

[phlyersphan]

Adorable! I wish my cat would sleep through me shooting photos As soon as they hear me, they perk up and ruin the shot!

[peeperita]

what a fun idea for a shot....

i think if you leveled out the field with a crop and toyed around with levels it could be even better...

peeper

[KagoGrl]

Thanks. I'll play with the levels and see what happens.

[kevinold]

KagoGrl,

I think the photo is wonderful! I happen to like that certain pieces of fur around the paws are blurred while others are in focus. I'd be very proud of this photo!

Kevin

[KagoGrl]

There, see what you think of the new version: I'm using a new program to edit so it's not perfect but you get the idea.

[KagoGrl]

Kevinold, Thank you very much! I am indeed quite proud of this shot.

[phlyersphan]

I like the edit!

[RussHeath]

KagoGrl - I always like your unique perspective in shots. Never boring! The first shot here is very good, the edit is even better (I couldn't place what was a little off in the first one, but Peeper nailed it -- the slight angle to the field.)

This technique may be old news to you, but I've been using a high pass filter a lot recently when I want to add a little sharpening without introducing much noise. It's painless and quick. See the brief tutorial HERE.

I personally like the focus of your current shot and wouldn't change it. I only mention it because you sound worried about the focus in your initial post. Thanks for sharing!