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I'm not looking at the camera, says Tuxedo

© Chris Ebben

I'm not looking at the camera, says Tuxedo

Uploaded: September 16, 2010

Description

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.

Comments

Kenny Metro level-classic September 17, 2010

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. #1309134

Kenny Metro level-classic September 17, 2010

Chris, thanks for sharing a picture of your beautiful Tuxedo....the nicest dressed cat here at BP. #8913291

John Connolly September 17, 2010

A delightful portrait of Tuxedo, Chris! I see Tony let you use his new camera! #8913486

Chris Ebben September 19, 2010

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=^..^= #8918339

Karen Kessler September 21, 2010

Hey Chris, you finally got one that WASN'T of his TAIL! HA! Beautiful cat! #8922797

Chris Ebben September 21, 2010

Thanks Karen. You wouldn't believe how many I have of him walking away. I guess you have to be lucky some times. #8922870

Tammy Espino September 22, 2010

lol they both look grumpy!! :) You need happy cats like Peaches!! Great expressions captured!!! #8924439

Chris Ebben September 22, 2010

Tuxedo seems a happy enough cat, just doesn't like being the subject of the camera, a bit like me really.... #8924464

Mary K. Robison September 22, 2010

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.

#8924893

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 25, 2010

OH, it's so hard to be a star, isn't it? HEHE! I love Tuxedo's expression. Beautiful capture, Chris. #8928958

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 25, 2010

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 #8929452

Wm Nosal September 25, 2010

Great Shots! #8929920

Karen Bacon September 26, 2010

Such a great expression on this cute kitty!Terrific shot Chris! #8930989

Chris Ebben September 26, 2010

Thanks a lot. I'll have to try a few tricks to try & get him to " smile" for the camera next time. #8931060

Barbara Mason September 26, 2010

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. #8931219

Jill Odice level-classic September 27, 2010

This cat has the perfect name :-)Good job capturing him, black cats are not easy to photograph! #8932941

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 02, 2010

PERFECT name for this GORGEOUS cat and WONDERFUL capture Chris, WTG!! <>< #8942897

Carolyn J. Connolly October 04, 2010

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) #8945436

Carolyn J. Connolly October 04, 2010

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) #8945440

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 13, 2010

Hey girl, I am sitting here laughing at your cats, they are SO CUTE!!! #8965265

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 20, 2010

HI CHRIS, 'I LOVE HIM'....
THE FACE IS PRICELESS!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8985240

Chris Ebben October 20, 2010

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!!!!! #8985884

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