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Model:NIKON D50
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Focal Length:46 mm
ISO Speed:200
Date Taken:Sep 25, 2009, 10:27:33 AM

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~Surrender17 Feb 11, 2011

could you tell me what camera you used and any tips you can give me on perfecting my pictures of cats? i want to be able to take the best that i can ever.

i like how they're right against each other, yet looking in the opposite directions.