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Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still

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BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 11:20

Hello cat lovers this is my wonderful handsome Bengal Marblecakes I love him more than any other pet I have ever had. Just one thing being a Bengal he won't stay still when I try to take his photo. I use toys feathers food anything and this is the result every time

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
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BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 11:22

Just how do you get a great photo with your pets?

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viccat · 07/12/2018 11:26

Good lighting (ideally near a window during the daylight hours - easier in the summer of course!) is key to get the photos in focus, and lots of photos - I probably take 10-20 slightly blurry or didn't look in the camera ones for every great one! I just use my phone and then delete the bad ones after.

And yes toys in your hand to make noise/get their attention/get them to look where you want them to.

Snowwontbelong · 07/12/2018 11:26

Usually catching them somewhere they shouldn't be encourages the stubborn buggar to stay still.

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
Toddlerteaplease · 07/12/2018 11:27

I upgraded my phone to one with a better camera as trying to get pros of my black longhaired Persians was a nightmare. They just looked like black blobs. Fortunately my new phone is much better?

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
YesItsMeIDontCare · 07/12/2018 11:28

Luck!

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
BollocksToBrexit · 07/12/2018 11:28

Mine doesn't show up in photos. I think he's a vampire.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 07/12/2018 11:31

I just take hundreds of photos of the cats on the basis that 99% will be rubbish but I'll get a few I'm happy with

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Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 11:42

Thank you for the advice. I'm loving all the cat photos I think cats are the best!

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winkingdemon · 07/12/2018 12:18

I have 2 kittens that don’t stay still, occasionally get lucky but this picture is a still from a video. I have an iPhone so not sure how it works on other phones but I take a video then you can view it frame by frame and scroll along and then I screenshot the good bits for photos

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BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 12:50

What adorable babies they are. Never a dull moment for you I think!

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BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 12:51

I will try that as I have an iPhone and never knew I could do that.

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BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 13:44

Im still trying! don't think there's any improvement but he's still snoozing on my new sofa

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Fluffycloudland77 · 07/12/2018 14:01

I wait till mines asleep, young bengals are a blur. People ask us if we have more than one because he seemed to be everywhere at once.

BlueEyedBengal · 07/12/2018 14:25

I hope I get one of him looking straight at me as he has the most breathtaking blue eyes I'm tempted to pay a photographer to come and do it for me. Bengals are a action packed interesting cat that does what a dog does with extra style.Marblecakes by the way does not have the the excuse of youth for his energy, he will soon be 10 years old but can easily get into Trouble.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 07/12/2018 14:31

Mines 10 and he’s slowing down. A bit.

We call ours a jack russell terrier in a onesie.

MadCatEnthusiast · 07/12/2018 15:58

I took loads just to get this gem whilst she was wandering about. A few finger clicks to get their eyes worked on mine

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
BollocksToBrexit · 07/12/2018 20:12

Vampire cat. See what I mean? Grin

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Bunnybigears · 07/12/2018 20:13

Take it when they are asleep.

mimibunz · 07/12/2018 20:16

Bring out the wrapping paper and Christmas cards and take all the pictures you want!

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
KnockMeDown · 07/12/2018 20:19

Give them a box!

Just how do you get a good photo of you cat because mine just won't stay still
Vinorosso74 · 07/12/2018 20:25

It's a bit like taking photos of kids! Pure luck!
I often ok always take photos when I'm at CP-some are great, others terrible. I have had several furry blurs of a too close up head or cat side. I have a decent camera on my phone so am proud of the goodies!

Rockbird · 09/12/2018 20:36

Many many many many bad photos for every halfway decent one.

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Idlikeabunchofbananasplease · 09/12/2018 20:39

Bengals are beautiful. Your so lucky to have one. Here's my baby Minnie the minx only decent photo I have of her lols

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abbsisspartacus · 09/12/2018 20:40

Mine loves a selfie he is fascinated by the camera

Ski37 · 10/12/2018 18:08

Mine hates having his photo taken..... I thought I’d nailed it until I realised the Christmas lights had blown out and I as left with my cat showing his true displeasure 😂😂😂

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