Herding Cats

[snubbyfan]

My wife and I decided to take a nice Christmas picture of the two of us with our three cats in front of the fireplace.
Took 2 days and some spilt blood trying. You can't really see the fireplace but we finally got the picture.
I knew that there was no way we'd be able to take a picture with a timer so I set the video camera on a tripod and just grabbed a still from that.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64D-LGoYUaE[/ame]

 

[Rpg]

Snubby:

They need drugs to get them all looking at the camera gathered together.

Maybe photoshop would be even better than drugs.

Great effort!!

 

[AJ]

My wife and I have five cats. Good luck even thinking of a group shot. Only one gets along with all the others.

Congrats on the video.

 

[snubbyfan]

Snubby:

They need drugs to get them all looking at the camera gathered together.

Maybe photoshop would be even better than drugs.

Great effort!!

Natayo and Sarah were all mellowed out on catnip. Little Sandy was stylin' in her pink frilly harness.

 

[Watchdog]

I knew that there was no way we'd be able to take a picture with a timer so I set the video camera on a tripod and just grabbed a still from that.

I'll make a suggestion for using the timer, if you don't mind.

Set up your camera on the tripod. Compose the shot with your wife in the frame, leaving room for you. If you're using manual focus, focus on her, and when you get in the shot, be as close to on the same plane of focus as she is.

Then, grab a couple of of the cats (yeah, I know) and let her hold them. You grab the other one and hold it as you're setting the timer (maybe you have a variable timer? 10 seconds or 30 seconds...set it for 30). Then get yourself into the frame as quick as you can before the shutter clicks.

Give it a try. It's digital, so all it's costing you is some time.

Just as an aside, I no longer use a timer. For my pro cameras, I use a Vivitar wireless remote shutter release, and for the iPhone's camera, I use a Joby Bluetooth remote shutter release ($20 at Best Buy).

 

[les.b]

Sandy sure seems to have a kinda wild look in her eyes!!

My Lucky has discovered a shelf about a foot and a half above the head of my bed. He will sneak up there and lay in wait until I am snoozing, then he pounces!! Right in the middle of my chest!! Then sits there and admires his work.

Love cats!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[JSR III]

Herding cats is like herding butterflies.....

 

[vonn]

Couldn't get my two cats in a pic together without a high speed camera and a lot of xxxxxxxxx words!

 

[BigBill]

You did it. My seven cats never would pose.

 

[Papa32129]

Snubby,

Merry Christmas!
Here is my lil princess.


Papa

 

[BigBill]

One of my cats sleeps on my shoulder at night. One of the other tabby’s sleeps with the dog. On the colder nights there all in the basement surrounding the woodstove. They circle the wagons.

 

[rags]

That's funny. Herding cats is like.......Never mind.

 

[snowman]

Beautiful cats, snubby. May they grace the halls of your little mountain mansion for a good long time.

Andy

 

[AJ]

Herding cats is like herding butterflies.....

My Wife actually tries both.......really! Five cats and butterfly gardens.

 

[susieqz]

well, i can herd one cat.
threats don't work but bribery does.
drifter is very food oriented.

 

[bigride]

Merry Christmas to your whole herd...and Mrs. Snubby...and you.

 

[Grip_Maker's_Wife]

3 cats are definitely a challenge! Cute video! Merry Christmas to you, Lisa and your kitties.

Taking pictures of cats is not easy. Try putting a Santa hat and beard on a grumpy cat! I apologize in advance to my husband for posting this.

Disclaimer: No animals were harmed taking this photo (bruised egos are exempt).

 

[walkin jack]

We enjoyed that very much. sorry about the spilt blood though. And from the sound of it I'm a guessin' that Natyo was a little on the grumpy side. Still, it was a nice and cozy scene. Thanks!

 

[Targets Guy]

Great stuff!

 

[susieqz]

um, the thing about natayo?
he is absolutely stunning when you showcase that white star burst on his chest. we need a separate pic of him.
drifter wants one for herself.