Standing Tall by Tykat92

It's our first post ever, and it's a post to make up for the first day of the term - despite the fact that I probably don't have to make it up.

To start us off on our amazing journey of photography, we have Tykat and her photo - "Standing Tall."

Scores
Overall: 4.5/5
Composition: 4/5
Emotion: 4/5
Innovation: 3/5

Considering the camera that took this photo - it's a point and shoot - I have to say, it's pretty great. I really like how his eyes are in focus and how they stand out against his fur. What I don't like is the fact that my eye gets kind of confused every time I look at his mouth - which might be the cat's fault.

Composition wise, it's fairly good, as well. I might have liked to see a narrower depth of field, but the one used is effective. It doesn't follow the rule of thirds, which is actually a good thing for this particular photo, because it allows the cat to be closer to the camera without chopping off a body part. Oh, and I like that you were on the cat's level when you took it.

Emotionally speaking, it's a little less effective. Once I get past the knee-jerk "Kitty~! <3" reaction, I look further to think one of two things: A) Happy kitty is happy, or B) Curiosity killed the cat. Which, actually, are both good things. It means that the photo made me think a little further than normal.

Innovation: The angle is somewhat common among cat photos. However, I think it's unique in the way the cat and shadows are arranged. Cats are real candid creatures, and I think you did a good job of capturing that.

A little bit on Tykat:
Tykat isn't exactly a beginner (I chose her for today because she's my best friend). She took her first digital photography class before I did, but she never really picked up photography heavily afterward, unlike me. She operates with a Kodak point-and-shoot most of the time, so she's pretty great for that handicap.

Tip of the day:
Point-and-shoot (PAS) cameras are great for when you're first learning about photography. They're relatively inexpensive, and easy to use. Even after you've upgraded to a nicer camera, it's a good idea to carry a PAS with you wherever you go, because they're compact and if they get broke you're not out $400 or more.