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Grandma Ruth Tried Her First Selfie With the Cat. Saffron Nailed the Pose.

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Big smile, chin tilted, one arm wrapped snugly around her cat. Grandma Ruth has the selfie pose down, and Saffron is cooperating far better than anyone could have hoped. The ruddy Abyssinian leans his head right against her cheek, ears tall, golden-green eyes looking straight into the camera with a serious, almost regal expression. Ruth's short white hair is tousled, her green quilted vest zipped over a gray tee, and the wooden porch behind them leads down to a sunny yard with flower pots tucked along the railing. It is a picture that belongs on the refrigerator door.

Getting a good photo with a cat takes a little patience, and a few tricks help. Pick a time when your cat is relaxed, often after a meal or a play session, rather than when it is wound up. Natural light near a window or on a shaded porch tends to flatter fur and eyes, and it avoids the startling pop of a flash. Hold the cat in a secure, comfortable way, with support under the back legs, and keep the session short. A soft sound or a crinkle near the phone can catch a cat's attention just long enough for that direct gaze. If your cat squirms or wants down, let it go and try another day.

This one, though, came out just right on the first try. Ruth will probably have it printed, framed, and placed on the mantel by the end of the week, and Saffron will walk past it like he has no idea who that handsome cat is.

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