The Posers

Lisa Jones

The Posers

Gem and Twinkie think they are siblings. After a very long (and very hyper) play time they decided to be kind and pose for me. We were being lazy on the couch in my bedroom and it was one of those moments that I glanced over and saw this and ran for the camera. Such sweet babies. :o)
Twinkie is our Kitty that my son rescued from his ex-wife. (who wanted him to destroy him) :(
Nikon D40. 55-200mm Nikkor lens

Does anyone have suggestions on how I can avoid the evil eye (lol) that the flash causes in pets or animals?
Thanks CJ for helping me resolve this issue!!

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The Posers by Lisa Jones
The Posers by Lisa Jones
  • peaceofthenorth

    peaceofthenorth

    just priceless …Gem is looking pretty healthy…it’s a keeper…steve

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Steve. The vet gave Gem, Jewell and Twinkie a perfect report card on health last week. Today I take the newest member of our household in for a check up. A teeny tiny kitten my son found in a cemetery on Halloween night. Maybe 3 weeks old and looks as if she’s had a rough life. I think my home is becoming an animal shelter! lol

  • Shelby Stalnaker

    Shelby Stalnaker

    well they have my vote today….what a cute couple

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks for the vote Shelby and for the favorite! :o)

  • Mark Chapman

    Mark Chapman

    Nice shot Lisa, don’t they look cute

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Mark!

  • C J Hummel - Foxfire Gallery

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    Lisa waht a real adroable picture from two very beautiful animals.

    I am shocked to think someone wants to destroy the little kitty….disgusting ...evil eye on the EX….lol

    Speaking of evil eye ahem Redeye casued by the flash, yes you can avoid this in animals as well as humans.

    If your falsh has a swivel facility bounce the flash from the ceiling or against the wall. Alternatively you can take a paper tissue and split it. Take a small piece and fix it infront of the flash to diffuse it.
    Alternatively, your camera may have a a facility to avoid red eye, whcih you need to activate, Check the Manual.

    If all of the above are not possible, then you can remove it with your picture software after you have taken it. i can not give you detailed instructions as I do not know which software you are using, again check the manual or user Guide for the software.

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Wow! Thanks for all the info CJ! I’ve managed to avoid redeye in humans for the most part, but can’t seem to in animals. My editing software for some reason won’t remove it in animals (PS elements 4.0). I will check my camera to see if there is a setting on it and try the tissue thing. Thanks so much!! Lisa

  • C J Hummel - Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    The retina of an animal in particular in cats is very different and becomes very reflective.

    The only way you can really avoid this is by bouncing the flash or possibly by the tissue method.

  • C J Hummel - Foxfire Gallery

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    Sorry to bombard you with message her, but you can remove the brightness in PSE 4.0 It just needs some skill using the layers and the paintbrush with opacity around 65% and slowly paint in the eye, leaving a small white dot in the direction of light source. You may wish to check the dog

  • Lisa Jones replied

    All of your hints and suggestions are wonderful CJ and I really appreciate them! I will work on this in PSE this afternoon and let you know how it goes. Lisa

  • jesika

    jesika

    Gem is a REAL gem! You have done so well with those babies. And now a tiny kitten cat! You are a deeply caring woman, I applaud you.
    j

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Jesika! Now I have an even smaller kitty to deal with too… the same son brought me an itty bitty baby he found during a hay ride Friday night.

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Gem is getting so big!! He is precious and so is Ms. Twinkie…I love how she has her little paw on his back!!!! Great shot Lisa!

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Dottie! Gem is getting big fast! lol “MR” Twinkie is a sweetie too.

  • Snapshot20

    Snapshot20

    Oww very cute!

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Kaiden!

  • lisagerken

    lisagerken

    What a great capture Lis, The puppy has grown so much :o) This pup has mom’s face :o)
    Lisa

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks my friend! As much as this one has mom’s face the little girl (black one) actually looks just like her… in black! lol

  • Jenifer

    Jenifer

    AWW, they look so cute! What a great shot.

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Jenifer!

  • Luann Ryan

    Luann Ryan

    They are so cute !!! Gem looks soft and cuddley, and Twinkie looks like a trouble maker….LOL

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Luann! You are right on both accounts… BUT… as sweet as Gem looks here he is a trouble maker too! lol

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    The expressions are priceless Lisa. Well done

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Julie! I thought so too. :o)

  • Kerri Gallagher

    Kerri Gallagher

    Now that is a really cute shot they look like great friends!

  • Lisa Jones replied

    Thanks Kerri! They actually are friends. The way they play wears me out! lol

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers

    Lisa, this is priceless! Gem is looking so healthy. And my goodness, what monster could just send Twinkie to be destoyed? She is adorable! They are soooo cute together. :)

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    This is just soooo beautiful – two gorgeous pets – love it – How could anyone think of destroying such a beautiful creature – glad she’s an ex-wife!! Perfect pose . A fav for sure – and I hope your new little kitty makes it too. Liz

  • Jawaher

    Jawaher

    Great shot Lisa. I want these little guys in my lap. They are so sweet and love you without condition. I really don’t like your X daughter-in-law. Would like to sick the animal rights on her, tee-hee. Val

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Oh Lisa they are s adorable, I will never understand how someone can just try to destroy animals, I am so happy that you kept Twinkie she is beautiful I think Gem has the mothers face the muzzle looks like Star at least to me it does, from the looks of things I think Twinkie is the sneaky one lol this is a great capture Lisa

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    adorable

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa

    if the software does not remove the “evil eye” ...lol I sometimes have that in animals that are going blind at the SPCA where I take the photos even with the filter on the flash I can’t get rid of it….so I go and dab a paintbruch on the eye in black and take the softener tool to smooth it out and than apply a little dab of whit on the black part so it looks like a reflection…works great …. but anyway Gem and Twinkle are adorable!

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