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When you're trying out some dark field/long exposure photography, and the 'helper' arrives to help! <sigh>

Super pictures and great that you rescued these from being a complete disaster

Handsome bird :)

Beautiful cat

How did I manage to miss this? Thank you so much for the honour I've told Baz and now he wants extra Dreamies for being a supermodel, thus ensuring we won picture of the week!

I've told him what will happen if he smokes in bed!

Cracking set of photos

Baz always has an explanation ..... "Mum! It wasn't my fault! I was pushing the glass of water off the table and Uncle Pat left his cup of coffee in the way and it fell off and went all over the carpet! So it was his fault, really, wasn't it?" <sigh>

Great capture of this beautiful cat. I love the low key way you've processed it

Really pleased to hear that you're on the mend, Fuji - it must have been very scary for you. And having a pet is good for you as you approach advancing years - helps to lower your blood pressure and give you a reason to get up and do things. So glad to see Nala is helping you Great pictures of her - she gets more beautiful each time I see her

Great bargain and lovely pictures

Handsome pair of birds - great portraits

Just watched the video - they're wonderful, aren't they?

Excellent shot

Took me forever to get these pictures! First I had to clean the fridge. Then I had to manoeuvre my tripod into my kitchenette (no mean feat as my floor area is 4'x3'6') and balance my light on a chair in th living room. Took a few pictures. Then it took me ages to clean up the eggs .... Then took me a while to process them and I accidentally deleted a few Suffering for my art!

When you say "Get down!" or "Stop that! Immediately!" and you get this defiant look! <sigh>

You're very welcome, Fuji What a terrible start to her life, poor Nala. I'm so glad she has you, who not only gave her a new home, but did so knowing her history. And for your understanding of her past shaping her needs now and how to deal with all that. x

She is very beautiful, Fuji My Baz is a house cat because the front of this block of flats is on a busy main road! So early on, I decided to buy him a harness and lead and he now knows he is going out when I put his harness on (He also has a collar that holds his Apple air tag, just in case I somehow lose him, I could track him with my iPhone.) I recommend a harness (unlike the coat Baz is wearing here, which I found is not escape proof) that is buckled separately on the neck strap and the chest strap. Don't buy a figure eight one, as if they pull suddenly, it can tighten with one strap whilst loosening the other. Taking things slowly, introduce the harness/lead into the room. If she investigates it, tell her she's a good girl and give her a treat. When she's used to it being around, drape it over her, let her get used to the idea. Praise plus treat. Eventually, try it on her for a few moments, then take it off. Praise plus treat. When she eventually gets used to having it on, let her wander round the house with it, Eventually introduce the lead in the same way. (Never leave her alone whilst wearing them, just in case they get stuck somewhere and get tight round their neck. When she's OK with them both, open the door and introduce her to the garden. Eventually, take her on little walks round the garden. It is NOTHING like walking a dog! I take Baz along the local quiet lane. A lot of the time is spent sniffing under hedges and suchlike. I expect people in the local houses only see me, loitering around their street and talking to myself. And he insists on walking along the top of gardens walls and peering into people gardens. And windows! <sigh> But if you are able to take her out like this, it will enrich her life, enable her to bird watch, etc. (One of my duties with the local cat rescues, besides vet runs and fund-raising is going out to pick up cats who have been killed in road accidents, take them to a vet to be scanned to try to let their owner know.) Good luck - with a bit of gentle exercise for you and a lot of entertainment for everyone

One of my postponed photoshoots was rescheduled for today. A chap there asked me how much my camera kit weighed. I had no idea. He asked if he could hold it. Then asked if he could take a photo with it (he'd never handled a 'real' camera before). When I got home I weighed it and the camera with the 24-70mm lens and the flash trigger - my usual working gear - measures a whopping 2.5 kilograms - or five and a half pounds in real money! Given my age and my arthritis, no wonder I struggle to hold it steady! (I cheat by using OCF that helps freeze movement.) I'd set up the camera for the space I was working in, but even so, he managed a reasonable picture of yours truly!

Beautiful work

Great selfies, Fuji Hope you're soon fully recovered. And lovely pet portrait

Gosh! All those babies! It's going to cost you a lot of Christmas presents .....

Vlad was sadly put to sleep due to a spine condition that the vets at Yorkshire Wildlife Park couldn't cure. I used to drive up there regularly and often only went to see the big cats and the polar bears. It won't be the same now.