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Abuela Rosa Finally Learned How to Take a Selfie. Mango Was Ready Before She Was.

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Abuela Rosa has the phone held out at arm's length, and she is beaming. Her silver hair is swept back, her cheeks are crinkled from smiling, and her flowered apron is dusted from a morning of puttering on the porch. Right beside her, Mango has struck his own pose: chin up, ears forward, golden eyes looking straight into the lens like a seasoned model. Behind them, the porch is a cheerful jumble of potted plants, a watering can, garden gloves, and a little basket of produce, all lit by warm sunlight.

Getting a good photo of a cat is famously tricky, because cats rarely sit still on command. A few simple tricks help. Natural light near a window or outdoors makes fur look its best and avoids the startling flash. Getting down to the cat's eye level, instead of shooting from above, makes the picture feel more personal. Patience matters most, along with a gentle sound or a favorite toy just above the camera to catch their attention for a second. Many cats also learn that sitting nicely next to their person leads to treats, which can turn photo time into something they enjoy.

Mango clearly understood the assignment this time. One click, one perfect shot, and two very happy faces. That picture is surely headed straight for the refrigerator door, or maybe a frame on the mantel.

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