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Ruth and Harold Tried to Take a Nice Selfie Together. Saffron Had Other Plans.

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Ruth and Harold have leaned in close on the back porch for a selfie, and they are both beaming. Ruth, with curly silver hair, round glasses, and a green sweater over a plaid collar, smiles brightly. Harold, in a brown jacket and wire-rimmed glasses, grins warmly beside her. But the real star of the photo has positioned herself right in front of the lens. Saffron sits tall in the foreground, her large ears pointed up, her golden eyes staring directly forward with an intense, almost serious expression, and one paw lifted as though she is reaching to take the photo herself. Potted plants and the porch railing frame the cozy scene.

Abyssinians are often described as attention-loving cats who like to be at the center of family activity, and this scene captures that perfectly. Getting a great picture of a cat can be tricky, though. Natural light works better than flash, which can startle cats and cause glowing eyes. Getting down to their eye level helps, and a crinkly toy or a soft sound can catch their attention for a quick shot. Keep sessions short, reward cooperation with a treat, and never force a cat to stay still if they would rather leave.

Saffron clearly did not need any coaxing. She has mastered the art of the close-up and seems quite proud of it.

This photo will surely end up in a frame or on the fridge, and everyone who sees it will agree: the cat steals the show.

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