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mandys cat


mandys cat
Photo Information
Copyright: Karen Williamson (dorisday) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 53 N: 145] (2039)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-24
Categories: Pets
Camera: Canon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cats - White Cats [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-14 3:42
Viewed: 845
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
OK, so I'm not really one for posting cat pics but the simplicity of this one I like a lot. This is our friend Mandy's cat who loved to sit on the roof of her house and check us all out. Or maybe she was hiding from the million dogs in the neighbourhood that barked ALL NIGHT LONG!!!

Cropped and increase saturation

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Well seen! I like its simplicity too; only blue and white; cat and wall. Regarding framing I’d like to cut the upper side where the wall makes a diagonal.

Very nice simple composition. It seems cats instinctively know what makes them look their best. I like the uncluttered look of this shot and the strong colours.

Personally I like the shot as is and wouldn't alter anything.

It also makes me want to go on holiday for some reason. :-)

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  • KellEy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 48 N: 170] (2074)
  • [2007-02-21 18:43]

I do love the rule of thirds used here too, not just the simplicity.
The white looks very striking against the blue sky.
Very nice.

I'm not big on cat photos either, but this one is spectacular. I love the way the white of the cat matches the wall so well, and you're right that the simplicity of this photo is really what makes it so special. Nice work!
Sarah

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  • S-H (7)
  • [2007-05-03 3:33]

Simple yet very effective. The square format is a good choice. The upper side is fine for me: it points towards the cat's eyes wich looks down. Nice compo!
Almost perfect colors (just a little overexposure on the cat's back: hard to avoid with a digital camera).

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