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I'm not looking at the camera, says Tuxedo


 

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I'm not looking at the camera, says Tuxedo
I'm not looking at the camera, says Tuxedo
One for Kenny Metro. Tuxedo will not look at the camera or keep still for that matter. Lens aperture f/11, shutter speed 1/2000sec, focal length 112mm, ISO 160.

Chris Ebben

 
 
 
- Kenny Metro

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I love it!! Gotta love those cat expressions. If you actually find a cat that will smile for a camera,let me know.All mine look mad all the time.
I'm sure he's happier than he looks..lol.


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September 17, 2010

 
- Kenny Metro

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  Chris, thanks for sharing a picture of your beautiful Tuxedo....the nicest dressed cat here at BP.


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September 17, 2010

 

John Connolly
  A delightful portrait of Tuxedo, Chris! I see Tony let you use his new camera!


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September 17, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  So pleased you liked this one of my un-cooperative subject. I'll get him smiling one day!! Guess what John, he bought me one so we didn't have to share!! Thanks again=^..^=


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September 19, 2010

 

Karen Kessler
  Hey Chris, you finally got one that WASN'T of his TAIL! HA! Beautiful cat!


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September 21, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks Karen. You wouldn't believe how many I have of him walking away. I guess you have to be lucky some times.


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September 21, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  lol they both look grumpy!! :) You need happy cats like Peaches!! Great expressions captured!!!


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September 22, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  Tuxedo seems a happy enough cat, just doesn't like being the subject of the camera, a bit like me really....


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September 22, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
 
 
 
Our dearly departed Persian, Shadow, usually had the same bored and/or annoyed look as Kenny's cat.
Chris, if you have a tripod and shutter release cable, your problem is cut in half. Hold the cable in one hand and a fluffy toy or feather in the other. Get Tuxedo's attention by slowly or quickly waving the feather. Pause when his eyes are glued on the distraction, and click that cable! Good luck!
I'll add a photo for an example.


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September 22, 2010

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  OH, it's so hard to be a star, isn't it? HEHE! I love Tuxedo's expression. Beautiful capture, Chris.


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September 25, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I think he wants you to go through his manager for any photos taken! HA!

Great shot that we can all relate to, Chris! :)Mary is so right. Try what she said and see what happens...or have Tony hold the toy while you click!

I had both cats in unison licking their chops after their wet food lunch today. Wish I'd had the camera ready darn it It was cute! Their heads and profiles were even aligned where they stood!

Rats, a missed opportunity!

KEN! If you are still connected, we have a cat that smiles! He has huge long fangs, (His name is FANG!), and he cant close his mouth...HA! So it's a permanent smile!

Great job, Chris!

-Laura


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September 25, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Great Shots!


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September 25, 2010

 

Karen Bacon
  Such a great expression on this cute kitty!Terrific shot Chris!


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September 26, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks a lot. I'll have to try a few tricks to try & get him to " smile" for the camera next time.


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September 26, 2010

 

Barbara Mason
  Wonderful image and what a perfect name Tuxedo - his coat is just that Chris !! I don't think I have ever seen my siamese Poppy smile, she is getting on in years and her lovely blue eyes have faded.


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September 26, 2010

 
- Jill Odice

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  This cat has the perfect name :-)Good job capturing him, black cats are not easy to photograph!


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September 27, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  PERFECT name for this GORGEOUS cat and WONDERFUL capture Chris, WTG!! <><


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October 02, 2010

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Lol, Chris - Tuxedo looks pretty determined NOT to look into the camera for you!! ;o)

Our 'tuxedo' cat, Chocolate (Chocky!) will sometimes look into the camera...but if we get down to his level, or too close to him, he jumps up and comes over to us to see what we're doing!! ;o/

Your Tuxedo looks to have the same problem as our Chocky, too, in that he often only has one white eyebrow hair!! ;o/

One of Chocky's will eventually grow back...and then more than likely the one over the other eye will then fall out - lol!! ;o)

Lol at Ken's 'Happy Face' image, too - I'm SURE he's happier than he looks!! ;o)


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October 04, 2010

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  PS, Chris - congrat's on the new camera!! Tony was very kind to buy you one...and obviously didn't want to keep having to share his one either - lol!! ;o)


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October 04, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Hey girl, I am sitting here laughing at your cats, they are SO CUTE!!!


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October 13, 2010

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  HI CHRIS, 'I LOVE HIM'....
THE FACE IS PRICELESS!
CHRISTINE
SMILING


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October 20, 2010

 

Chris Ebben
  Thanks for all the welcome comments on Tuxedo. He is such a lovely natured cat, he just don't smile!! He's only ever had one white eyebrow. Carolyn, we aren't good sharers, you should see us with the TV control!!!!!


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October 20, 2010

 
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