*SEBASTIAN, THE GOLDEN-EYED PRINCE*
Sebastian is 7 at this photo (taken 07 Aug 2008). He’s my illustration of “How ‘Logic’ compares with ‘Truth’.
True Statement (a): Real men have hair on their faces.
True Statement (b): Sebastian has hair on his face.
Logical Conclusion (c ): Sebastian is a real man.
Well, he thinks he is!—-——
Sebastian patiently waited while i focused, backed up, refocused, changed the exposure, refocused, and then made sure I had six frames of this pose. This guy’s a pro. He loves to model, poses himself or takes direction, and he’s never, never in a hurry when it comes to having his mug photographed. He’s totally amazing.
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How I made this pic:
I opened it in Photoshop Essentials and turned it to B&W. Then, still in Photoshop, I chose the eye color to be a bit brighter than it usually is.
Using the paintbrush feature and my built-in HP Mousepad, I drew the half-circles of yellow in.
I lightened the front of his muzzle (because it _is quite light) by using selective lighting. After that, I used the Directional Lighting feature to put light into the picture to highlight the parts of Sebastian I wanted noticed: His face and arm.
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amarica
LOL, love your comparison Dayonda. xxx
Dayonda replied
He patiently waited while i focused, backed up, refocused, changed the exposure, refocused, and then made sure I had six frames of this pose. This guys a pro. He loves to model, poses himself or takes direction, and he’s never, never in a hurry when it comes to having his mug photographed. He’s totally amazing.
mlgkats
good b&w and nice selective coloring
Dayonda replied
He patiently waited while i focused, backed up, refocused, changed the exposure, refocused, and then made sure I had six frames of this pose. This guys a pro. He loves to model, poses himself or takes direction, and he’s never, never in a hurry when it comes to having his mug photographed. He’s totally amazing.
Erhan OZBIYIK
What a shot is this ??? Wow.. He was like kind of tellin somethin such as :
-Ahhh Jeee.. again ??
Thats a great one.. :)
Dayonda replied
He patiently waited while i focused, backed up, refocused, changed the exposure, refocused, and then made sure I had six frames of this pose. This guys a pro. He loves to model, poses himself or takes direction, and he’s never, never in a hurry when it comes to having his mug photographed. He’s totally amazing.
dawndavies
hehe i agree with you too dayonda, great man cat, dawn
Dayonda replied
He patiently waited while i focused, backed up, refocused, changed the exposure, refocused, and then made sure I had six frames of this pose. This guys a pro. He loves to model, poses himself or takes direction, and he’s never, never in a hurry when it comes to having his mug photographed. He’s totally amazing.
dawndavies
well done give him a hug. my 3 ladies hate the camara almost as much as the dog, hehe dawnx
Dayonda replied
Wooly hates the flash, but Sebastian will take any camera time, anywhere, flash or not. Just so long as he’s got his fuzzy mug pointed at the camera. I looked and was surprised that I had so few pics of him up. Am remedying that now.
machandel
With these eyes and a posture like this he HAS TO BE a real man!
Dayonda replied
I’m sure he is. He keeps trying to convince the other, smaller tomcat (Wooly) that he is the only real man of the cat crew. Then there’s DAD, the human one. He’s a real man from the heart, not just the fur covering the face! lol =0)
stephaniek
Nice one!! He looks so relaxed!!
Dayonda replied
He’s just beginning to wonder what’s taking so long.
Erhan OZBIYIK
Wow, patience.. Thats what I dont have for some things.. :)
Dayonda replied
Sebastian is of the race that sits for dats at molehills and rat holes.
He’s more of a modern cat, though. He sits on top of the TV and watches it upside down. He’s probably frying his brain, but I don’t have that one on that much. The other one he can’t get on top of—there’s not even 1/8th inch between it and cieling.
David Friederich
What a beauty, Dayonda, and great description. I love cats! Sebastian is wonderful.
Dayonda replied
Ah, David, you’re preaching to the choir on this one. Glad you share the great love and admiration for cats! Sebastian is, well, a CAT! And very special. And beautiful.
janeymac
he’sa gorgeous big cuddly cat !! excellent shot
Dayonda replied
Yes, he is…. just ask him! LOL, we cuddle all night, summer or winter. My husband’s jealous of him—he can hear Sebastian purring and he knows one of the two “other men” in my life is in his usual spot! And he’s about 17lbs. Lots to love. (And lots of cat hair!)
saseoche
Great shot and so cute my friend
Dayonda replied
Thank you, my friend…. and Sebastian thanks you!
Sally Omar
Dayonda, Your explanation made me smile…Sebastian is gorgeous…Hugs, Sally xxxooo
Dayonda replied 29 days ago
Hugs, Sally. He knows he’s beautiful!
Still praying for you guys.
30 Oct 2009
Patricia Anne ...
dorable cat love the pose!
Dayonda replied 29 days ago
This guy poses himself. Norhing silly- he’s too sophisticated for that, lol. He really is a doll, and a ladies’ man!
Oct 2009
Cvail73
Brilliant pose!! :)
Dayonda replied 29 days ago
This guy poses himself. In fact, he kicked up such a fuss, I had to get my camera out and shoot him. And I couldn’t stop until he was sure I had enough poses, head turns, etc.
Oct 2009 Thanks!
danapace
What a beautiful portrait of your cat! Very nicely done!
Dayonda replied 29 days ago
Thank you, Dana. He’s very handsome, and knows it. He poses himself, then makes me photograph him. He’s a sweetie, though.
Oct 2009
Albert Sellaman 29 days ago
I like Sebastian’s pose …...cool.
Dayonda 29 days ago
Thanks very much. I’d tell him, but he already has a big head. He poses himself, yowls until I take his portrait in what he consideres enough poses.
He’s a tyrant, but one of 5. They’re all in bed now, with the weather cooling off for Fall. LoL, silly cat!