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The FurryFun Family Album
Our FurryFun Family is growing! We've added two new photo albums to show off our favorite pets. Be sure to take a look at the happy pets and their new people in the Almost Home Rescue album, below.
Pictures will be added throughout the month, so be sure to check back often!
Want to join us? Just send in a picture (.jpg format) and you could see your pet's photo here. You can include your pet's name or a funny caption - be creative!
(Please note: Our policy is to refrain from displaying pictures of young children on our website, for safety reasons.)
Photography Tip:
Try to get the camera down to the pet's level. It's easy to get distorted proportions when photographing pets, so you want your line-of-site to be straight across from your subject. You may find that getting down to "pet level" also gives you some insight into your pet's world! If this is difficult for you to do, try bringing your furry friend up to a comfortable camera level for you. And don't forget the treats!
"Betcha My Tongue
Is Longer Than Your Tongue!"
Toby
from Edith of E. Leroy, Michigan
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"Even the sea has pretty pets!"
Photo submitted by Maggi Harris, Livingston, TX
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Reader Photo of the Month
Submitted by
Bill Phillips of Lillian, Alabama
Lucky is giving his master the boot!
Submitted by Debbie from Warren, Michigan
King of the Castle?
Joker (bottom) , with Squirt (top right) and Precious (top left). All three adorable kitties were rescue cats. Sent to us by Jenni of Warren, Michigan.
Photography Tip:
Taking photos of pets can be a real challenge! Some pets just have to come up close to see what you're doing. Others might be afraid of the camera.
One suggestion for getting good photos of your dog or cat is to enlist the help of another person, who can keep your pet distracted and relaxed. Use their favorite toys or treats. Even if your assistant's hand or foot happens to get into the shot, you may be able to crop the photo or use photo editing software to eliminate unwanted elements. If you are outdoors and have good lighting, try backing further away and using your cameras zoom function. With more distance between you and your curious pet, you may be able to get that candid photo you've been hoping for.
Have Your Pet's Photo Put on Canvas!
Photographing Fish
To photograph your beautiful, scaley pets, try these suggestions:
1. Make sure the aquarium glass is clean, inside and out.
2. To get a good photo, you're going to have to take lots of pictures! For this reason, a digital camera is the best, as you can delete all the pictures you got of the empty tank as your fish swam out of view! It's also easier to crop photos to keep your slippery pets centered in your photo. If you must use a film camera, use film made for low-light situations, such as ISO 400 speed film.
3. For the best photos without a flash, leave the aquarium light on, and take the photo when the light in the room is the brightest. (Open drapes, turn on lamps, etc.) Now put the camera lens directly against the aquarium glass, and wait for a fish to swim by. Pay attention and be quick with your trigger finger!
4. If you need to use a flash, shooting from an angle may help you to avoid a bright flash reflection. Try a 60 degree angle.
