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Grandpa Was Thrilled About Their Porch Selfie. Sapphire Had a Different Reaction.

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That grin could light up the whole block. Clarence is beaming, glasses catching the sunlight, white beard framing a laugh that crinkles every line of his face. He holds Sapphire snugly in the crook of his brown cardigan sleeve, her front paws draped over his arm. She, meanwhile, has adopted the opposite mood entirely: head turned to the side, blue eyes narrowed in a cool, unbothered gaze, ears swiveled back slightly as if she is waiting for this photo shoot to wrap up. The porch railing, a potted plant, a blue bucket, and a sunny garden fill the background.

It is no secret that cats are trickier photo subjects than dogs. They rarely look where you want them to and often lose interest quickly. A few tips help: shoot in natural light, get down to the cat's eye level, and keep sessions very short. A crinkly toy or a soft tap near the camera can draw a glance in the right direction. Hold the cat securely, with one hand supporting the chest and the other under the hindquarters, and let her go the moment she wants down. Forcing a pose rarely works and can make a cat wary of the camera altogether.

Still, there is something perfect about this picture as it is. Clarence's joy and Sapphire's dignified indifference make a wonderful pair. If you ask him, it is his favorite selfie of all time. If you ask her, she was simply being held.

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