Mancat Monday

Hello, friends! We apologize for our absence yesterday and for now yet another late post today. Life has really been happening all over the place these days.

Now, shall we move right on to a handsome mancat on this Mancat Monday?

Evan is enjoying a wonderful sun puddle, and he hopes you all get to enjoy a nap in the sun today as well!

Happy Monday!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I've been working on this year's Christmas in July art. I have to admit, it's really difficult to get in the mood to scribble up a festive doodle when it's over 90°F outside. And that sentiment alone reminded me of one of the Christmas in July doodles I scribbled up many, many years ago. So, here's an ancient doodle that both does and doesn't look like the current art I share. This oldie fits the current sweltering season we're in, though, so here you go.

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Tip of the Day

As you probably know, it's not always that easy to get still and calm photos of the kitties and pups in our lives. That said, there are some ways to at least attempt to get your furbaby to sit still for a photo shoot or to get them to look at the camera. You can try the technique of getting on their level, such as sitting on the floor with the camera if that is where your kitty or pup is playing or spending time. It may take lots of patience and sitting and waiting for a moment to snap a shot, but it is often doable. You can also situate yourself where your kitty or pup is sleeping, as a sleeping furbaby is a still furbaby.

Then again, you can also try distraction techniques. As you can probably guess, and as you have likely tried on an occasion or two, you can grab one of your kitty or pup's favorite treats or toys and hold that up or sit it on top of your camera. If this grabs your furbaby's attention, then you might very well have a split-second chance to snap a shot while they are gazing at the goods. If you're really eager to get a photo or two of your furbaby and you're having trouble getting them to cooperate while also manning the camera, you can also try to recruit a second pair of hands, such as to hold the furbaby or to help better distract them. 

Sometimes, photographing our furbabies is simply not the easiest task. But, we all love having photographs of our furbabies to forever hold those memories. So, sometimes you simply have to find the photo shoot technique that works best for your furbaby. Whether it be waiting to photograph them while they're sleeping or grabbing their attention with treats, find what works best and have the camera at the ready.