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Love a blue hour cat


Love a blue hour cat
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Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-04
Categories: Architecture, Event, Experimental, Mood
Camera: Nikon D700, SIGMA 50-500/4-6.3 EX DG RF APO HSM, 4GB Sandisk CF Card, 86mm UV
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-21 8:16
Viewed: 398
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Cat taken at blue hour moment. I dedicate this to all cat lovers of the world. Perhaps it is Arctic version for pure white? but it symbolizes friendliness, peace to all races and culture and imagine this cat moving about at your homes. As stated in my earlier cat post, this cat was built in 90s and the gate archway was built later. This cat was flooded upto feet level earlier this month, but yesterday he was dressed up in a colorful red vest to signify Chinese New Year mood. I will be celebrating Chinese New Year next week. ISO4000 used.

The origin of the city's name "Kuching" translates into "cat" in Malay. The new Malay spelling would be "kucing". A theory says it is a variation of the Indian name for "port" - "Cochin". Kuching was first settled by Indian traders who set up base at Santubong. Artifacts of Hindu origin can today be seen at the State Museum.

One unlikely theory says when Rajah James Brooke arrived in Kuching on his yacht, he asked his local guide the settlement's name. The guide, thinking that the English adventurer was pointing towards a cat, said "Kuching". However, Sarawak Malay for cat is "pusak" and this theory does not hold much credibility. Another theory is that the city was named after the "mata kucing" or "cat's eye" fruit. Trees bearing this fruit used to grow in abundance by the river banks - where the city's commercial heart, is located. There was a hill in the heart of the city called Bukit Mata Kuching, and was named after the fruit. Also, at the foot of the hill, there was once a stream called the Kuching River. The stream, located in front of the Tua Pek Kong temple, had large amount of silt deposit and during the 1950s, was filled in to make way for roads and the city's expansion eastwards. There is another more credible theory and that Kuching actually means "Ku" - Old and "Ching" - Well or "old well" in Chinese. During the Brooke's rule, there was no proper water supply and water-borne diseases were common. In 1888, there was a Great Cholera epidemic. However, water from a well at the present day China Street in Main Bazaar area saved Kuching from the disease. Clean supply of water from the well helped water-borne diseases became a thing of the past. Evidence of the well is still found at China Street. As Kuching expanded and the population and demand for clean water supply increased, the well was not adequate to supply the clean water and it was replaced by clean water supply from Matang area later.

Despite those theories, the city was named Sarawak under Rajah Sir James Brooke. Under Rajah Charles Brooke, the city was renamed Sarawak Proper in order to avoid confusion with the ever expanding Kingdom of Sarawak. Only in the latter part of his reign was Sarawak Proper renamed Kuching. The city has never been noted for having a significantly large population of cats. In fact, the many cat statues, the Kuching Cat Museum and other association with cats have been largely a recent phenomenon, part of a modern effort of tourism. Many travel brochures refer to Kuching as "Cat City" or the "City of Cats".
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Beautiful shot with this elegant composition by night.
The lights are very good and this statue of cat is so cute
The cat say Hello. So lovely.
Cheers

Hello Bill!
Good shot! Beautiful colours and very good quality! It's hard to take such a good picture in the dark. And I definitely love this cat! =)
TFS,
Sveta

Hi Bill,
The cat is back. I love these night time shots so full of color. The composition is very good and the detail in the cat and structure is nice. Excellent night work.
Regards,
Kevin

I hope you get some good shots of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

HI Bill,
I love your post - I'm a cat-lover, so this place would also be perfect for me to visit - I have never seen such a big cat!
And I hope it will bring luck to us - the cat of my parents is lost, she went outside one week ago and never came back - now we are crying and sad and we all hope, she will return. Not to know what happened is not easy to accept!
So thanks for your shot, greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

The tech details and settings ought to be commended Bill. I am impressed with how you composed this using the cat figurine as the baseline focus. The blue hour is depicted well, fantastic depth. I may have not posted cat pics before but I own a very old but super sweet and smart cat. My best regards...Danilo

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1301 W: 2 N: 202] (15636)
  • [2009-01-21 10:02]

by d e context that cat sees there spectacularly! beautiful colouring

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5751 W: 198 N: 2535] (9973)
  • [2009-01-21 10:17]

Ciao my friend..


Ah!.. now I see him in big size,
I have every vision of the place and it already found him beautiful only in the close, now this more beautiful one still.
Excellent compo, colors and details, a lot very composed Bill.
Thank you for sharing.
Greetings

sergio

Hi Bill,
Wonderful lighty night shot...
Nice colours and perfect details.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2009-01-21 14:13]
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I love your post Bill...

Superb capture! - Nice informative note...
I love the comp, the POV, the sharpness and the blue colors.
Well, I have to see once this place - one day, it's my wish.
Fine colors, image and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
George

I like the colourful postcard nature of this shot Bill. Good positioning of the cat. Good clean crisp sharpness with that slowish shutter.
Rew

i prefer this framing to the one on TE, very nice composition and well managed
jc

Hello Bill!
Nice blue hour picture!
I want to tell you I love cats, but real cats! ;)
Best regards!
Lili

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2009-01-21 21:30]

Hi Bill

Your cat series is really nice. They are really nice animals and the make sure to keep the yard free of snakes, too

Argiris

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4258 W: 414 N: 6781] (42568)
  • [2009-01-22 3:15]

Hi Bill

I believe 'Kuching' is Malay for 'cat'? An appropriate catch of the city mascot, here, with a wonderful Sino influence of color & sharpness. Good saturation and composition. Tfs!

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5948] (23590)
  • [2009-01-22 5:08]

This is simply delightful
The composition includes so many happy elements and yet does not feel crowded
Excellent work, Bill
TFs
silke

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3582 W: 737 N: 2410] (19118)
  • [2009-01-22 5:10]

What a lovely photo !


thanks,
v

dear Bill this was the awaited pic!
NIce colorful Bg makes this picture very lively. The POV is certainely very good and the cat is making me smile. It's kinda' very cute:)
You've presented this pic very beautifully. Nice light and colors. The clarity is also very good!
Thanks for sharing!
Have A Charming Day!
Cheers,
Shubhi:)

Hi Bill,

I like the composition of this cat image better than the more horizontal one. I'm going to forward this photo link to my friend who literally worships her kitty!

Richard

Very itresting and beautiful still life. Good background.

Hi Bill,

Pretty soon you'll having a fest with your family.
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Happy & Prosperous
2009 OX Lunar New Year

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Have fun and regards to you and your family.

Superb shot with such fine handling of the precision equipments.

Jusni

Hello Bill! Very funny picture. Nice colours. Good capture. Very good sharp. Well done!

Hi Bill,
Nice presentation here, with a nice picture,
Lovely colours in your composition and I like the cat,, Excellent POV. and détails..
Compliments
Michel

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1333 W: 0 N: 2642] (21119)
  • [2009-01-26 0:52]

Hello,

Très belle année du chat et très belle fête, mangigique compo, avec ces illuminations, ces guilande, le beau temple en fond, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hi Bill.
Nice shot with lovely colours, very sharp, great frame. Hope you have a very happy Chinese New Year.
Regards,
Andrew

perfect blue hour moment Bill! colors are beautiful and at full bloom!
excellent handwork for such a big glass.


i a n

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1718 W: 124 N: 1465] (20764)
  • [2009-01-26 9:52]

Hi Bill,
lovely cat and beautiful night wiew.Well done.TFS.Necla.

Hi Bill
Did you enjoy the time with your family?
I like this picture better thatn the previous blue cat. Probably because of the roof that is included.
Happy Lunar New Year
David

Wonderful image, beautiful light, wonderful depth, incredible.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1438 W: 31 N: 3101] (12616)
  • [2009-01-28 7:10]

HEllo Bill
I remember commenting on this cat before, it was good then and is still good.
Happy New Year my friend.
Dot

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2740 W: 412 N: 2987] (32933)
  • [2009-01-28 8:01]

merhaba dear Bill...
wonderful shot friend
the the expouser is fine
fine long shot
very good...selamlar

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  • MYLZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 78 W: 7 N: 43] (622)
  • [2009-01-28 8:47]

Hello Sir Bill!

Is this the continue of your first posted about the "Year of the Ox!Not Cat."
We'll now i know....What means of Kuching, its a cat in malay..In the philippines, we called a "Pusa"..Same as you, i'm not realy admire cat, mostly i like dogs. but when i see cat in my house, i like they sleep and walk,.Very gentle.

As we talk about this photo..
We'll no doubt..Very good shot.
We know that your a teacher in treklens.
and i learn from you...
Thanks for sharing...

MYLZ

Hi Bill,
Although no cat lover (but also no hater :-) a remarkable picture. Perfect light, the bluue hour is excellent to make well lightened pictures like this one. Fine posting Bill!
Hans

Ciao Bill, original blue hour composition with wonderful architecture and lovely cat, splendid light, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

well captured image BIll, the composition and the saturated colors are well seen making it very attractive. another fine posting.
regards..............andres

Hello Bill,
Thanks for your gift for us.
I liked rainbow like color varieties.
Selahattin E

Hello Bill,
I am a cat lover and I appreciate your thoughts for us cat lovers.
Certainly the blue hour for this graceful compo.
Well done, my friend.
Joni

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1312 W: 96 N: 1024] (8496)
  • [2009-02-08 23:14]

Hi Bill, Cat City is a good one to visit with so friendly natives. I enjoy staying at the Holiday Inn at times and enjoy the sights and sounds here. Well composed with the Catand the oriental roofline. TFS. Murray.

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I've seen other versions of this same cat, and this is the one I like most. Perhaps the internse blue contrasting very nicely with the bright white.

Cheers!

Maryori

Great composition. Excellent light. TFS
warm regards
David

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