The cat’s in the cradle

Written December 1, 2006 in Canon 20D, Canon 50mm f1.8, Cork, Ireland, Photos

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The cat's in the cradle
The cat’s in the cradle

Michelle looks out from her home at the dreary wet day ahead and the annoying photographer in the doorway. A few seconds later she scampered off under the bushes but was back when I disappeared.

Cats love their comfort and Michelle is no exception. She’s spoilt rotten like most house cats and never has a worry in the world!

This is one of my first shots with my shiny new Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. It was delivered while I was at the conference on Wednesday and I’m very impressed already. It’s horribly sharp and fast. The shallow depth of field offered by an aperture of f1.8 is beautiful and falls off from the sharp in-focus bits really nicely.

12 comments on ' The cat’s in the cradle '

  1. Cute pussycat. Lovely shot. Well wear with the new lens.

      Written by Flickr: carrigman on December 01, 2006 at 8:08am

  2. Looks like a good life inside that box. Thanks for sharing our experiences with the 1.8.

      Written by Flickr: recursion_see_recursion on December 01, 2006 at 8:39am

  3. Once you f1.8, you’ll never go back! Did you get a cat?

    Happy birthday by the way :)

      Written by Donal on December 01, 2006 at 4:14pm

  4. Thanks Donal! I’m very happy with the lens so far. I took it out while walking around Blarney too but didn’t get any inspiring shots, nothing to do with the lens I might add!

    No, we didn’t get a cat. Oscar is enough of a handful, Michelle belongs to Jacinta’s parents and unfortunately she’s not too great with stranges which is why she runs from me even now. I was glad to get this shot as she never stays put long enough when I have my camera out!

      Written by Donncha on December 01, 2006 at 4:37pm

  5. oh my god! i just died with a cute attack!that little house is soo great! hahhaa, look at her clean & perfect blanket!

      Written by Flickr: sheena bizarre on December 03, 2006 at 2:08am

  6. Hey Donncha,
    Thanks for the photo of Michelle. Miss my little fat cat, maybe you guys can mail her to me?
    Suz xx

      Written by Suzanne on December 05, 2006 at 1:21am

  7. as cute as can be!

      Written by Flickr: asteri design on January 21, 2007 at 8:11am

  8. I love the way her face is painted. She looks very happy.

      Written by lolcat on October 01, 2007 at 6:58am

  9. Too small for cat. IMHO

      Written by Peterbald on February 03, 2008 at 11:36am

  10. Cute cat. I love cats very much :)

      Written by ncaditya.com on May 05, 2008 at 9:37am

  11. That’s such a good photo.

      Written by Anthony on June 27, 2008 at 11:31am

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