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Play Time?


Play Time?
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Copyright: Kevin Brett (brettf1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 838 W: 5 N: 451] (4852)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-20
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Pets, Mood
Camera: Canon 20D, 18-55mm EF-S Lens
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/100 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My favorite Pets, Cats of the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-26 11:51
Viewed: 1770
Favorites: 9 [view]
Points: 79
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A portrait of our cat Jinx. I have been experimenting taking portraits of this playful young cat and this is one of my favorites. I just love the look in her eyes in this shot. It is the look she gets when it is time to play.

She does not tollerate a flash too well when it is direct. In this photograph the flash was bounced off a piece of furniture.

With having to look for new ways to make a living due to my back injuries pet photography is an idea that I have. I love working with animals of all kinds.

Not much pp work, just a little selective color adjustments to brighten the white in her coat and some sharpening after resizing for posting.

Please critique, I would love to know your thoughts.

Thanks for looking.

persimon, Josine, brosnea, jrocacev, Refugee, kruger, joebatista, wck, Luthien, jacojvr, perryhooter, sbelkoski, milas, saglamer has marked this note useful
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  • niraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 183 W: 3 N: 96] (2042)
  • [2005-11-26 11:55]

Hello kevin,
Its a great shot, the bouncing flash really worked i suppose. Its a "in your face" kind of a shot and you cant run away from it. It looks like the cat is trying to communiate. very sharp and good on the details.

Oh, Jinx is a doll!! I love her playful spry look. What a pleasure to have this little fur-baby in your home. I need to post some pictures of my fur-babies!! Great shot, Kevin. I hope you played with her afterwards!!

BTW - Technically speaking, the image is excellent. The DOF, the sharpness in her little face! Really good work.

Oh so cute Kevin
Is this the one we did see flying the other day ?
TFS
Josine

good shot kevin :)
very nice colors and details
cute cat :)

Hi Kevin
Very Cute! The cadre and light are perfect . I like it! Very well done

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2005-11-26 12:35]

Well done.
Mitra

Hello. Funny facial expression!! Nice angle! Good shot. Well done... :O)

que tierna se ve esta foto!!!

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  • mukesh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 691 W: 102 N: 435] (4777)
  • [2005-11-26 13:21]

Just delightful - what an awesome shot. Her looks are precious Kevin. Jinx is a character! Very well done
Mukesh

Not a lover of cats...but this one is very cute. You did take very good care of the lighting. And like you said her expression is adorable. TFS

Hi Kevin,
Really cute your cat :) You did a nice portrait of her, with light and sharpness. I don't know if this is time to play, but I would be pleased to give her a cuddle :)
Take care and TFS,
Martine

A very good portrait with your cat looking us viewers straight in the eyes. It's cute sharp and from a very good pov.

Lol Brett. When our female cat gets that look we say 'she has big eyes lets run. Very well taken considering how close you were. Good POV and of course a good subject always helps. TFS,regards
David

I'm not fond of cats and pet shots much but this one is so great. Actually its perfect. Tones and sharpness of it are excellent. And she looks so cute.. So well taken and captured:)
Elif

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32968)
  • [2005-11-26 16:33]

She looks so real Kevin, I feel I coould reach out and touch her. I can see that playful glint in her eyes. Beautiful shot, thank you...
Janice

This is such a cute picture. I really like this cat's eyes. I think that they make the picture. Good shallow DOF and perfect sharpness. Best wishes!

Wonderful capture kevin,

I love animals pets are especially great to photograph because they are more accustomed to our presence which allows us to get these nice close shot.

This is a lovely portrait with a great DOF, one I’m sure you’ll treasure as jinx grows and its nice to see him a little more at rest in this one ;)

Regards Kruger

She is so cute! I like the way she looks into the camera!
about the photo: great contrast,detail,light,composition.Good the blur in the background.
But with a frame...
Regards, Francesco

Lol! I know that attitude so much! Mine is the same age approx and she is crazy! In that position... il imagine your kitten shaking his back after and will jump with persuasion he is a great predator ;o)

As another that enjoys taking pet photos your shot stood out to me right away. Fantastic eye contact and tremendous detail. I really like the shot. I would be interested in seeing the same shot with slighty more DOF so that the entire cat is in good focus. Good luck with your future endeavors.

What an adorable kitten. Her eyes remind me of a cat from Shrek. :) Great moment!

Hi Kevin,
o yes, her eyes are realy telling - play with me. I love the reflection of the light in her eyes and she's so pretty.
I think it wasn't easy to make, my cat always comes streight to the camera, she's so curious!
Thanks for showing your cute cat, I think everybody want's to show his cat here, I also do it ;-) I enjoyed it very much, thanks and have a great weekend
Sabine - wishnugaruda

uups - out of points today, sorry - tomorrow

Such a cute kitten. I like the expression in her eyes. Full of mischief. Very good sharpness and colour. The low point of view is good. Well done.
Sorry to hear about your back problem. I think you'd make a great pet photographer.

Oh man.... this is just totally adorable
What a fantastic shot you have here Kevin
you got me dying of jealousy here lol
Fantastic picture, she is just beautiful a total sweetheart, great great shot.
Well done my friend
BRAVO

Great portrait Kevin!

TFS,

ferran

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  • wck Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 757 W: 37 N: 423] (3843)
  • [2005-11-27 20:32]

Hi Kevin,
Cute shot buddy!!! Good use of flash + Great angle!

Wong

Hello Kevin!

She is indeed a very lovely cat ! Did she jumped too much and she is now too exausted ? or she feels sad for you ???

Very nice portrait!
Cheers!
Robert

hello Kevin!
very cute photo indeed.
and that look of her eyes :)
i've visited your galleries
and have to admit that you've
some nice photos ;)
regards,
Ewa.

Wish you all the luck in the world with your pet photography you sure have a great one here. Jinx came out marvelous such a great face and those eye perfect job. great model. Congratulations.
Christine.

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  • Maru Gold Star Critiquer [C: 471 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-12-13 13:54]
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She is ready to jump and play like a little crazy kitten :o)))
beautiful, Kevin.. I like very much the perspective and the way you captured her emotions.
Marisa

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  • Eru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 4 N: 83] (2760)
  • [2005-12-17 11:50]

Hello Kevin,

Excellent portrait of your cat. She's really cute.
The details and the DOF are excellent.
TFS!

Marc.

Kevin, you have a number of great photos, but this is something special... you definitely caught the emotion in her eyes.
jaco

Hi Kevin,

great shot of a curious cat....perfect capture of the scene

Cheers

Michael

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  • spike1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 507 W: 0 N: 464] (4321)
  • [2006-01-16 10:16]

Great portrait Kevin. The POV is excellent, as is the expression that you captured on your cat's face. Congrats!

I'm a virgin Kevin !!
That is if it comes to evaluate the photos of the animals (but of course !).
Never before...can someone imagine?
Why I gave up this time?
Because it is one heck of an adorable photography of one heck of an adorable cat.
People around the world...!
Do you see HIS EYES !
It must be one great fun to have this fella jumping from the edge of the armoire high upon a window's courtain.

George

my dear!!
Sofia is now with me and sends this message:
what a joy! she is so white and fluffy and i want the cat here right now! and thank you if i get now, I promise to be very very good:))))

LOOOOOL, she really loves it!


And i say it's a wonderful photograph:))

Sabina and Sofia

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  • budup (25)
  • [2006-07-30 8:57]

I love it !
Your cat is obviously young and playful, don't even have to notice as he is so expressive! He seems to have find in you a perfect buddy to play with, considering the glance he launches at you...
The picture is a the first sight very soft and sober by its colors. It's absolutely amazing how your kitty brings a whole lot of fun ti the pic.
Very good work! keep on...

She almost looks unreal! Great shot! Of course, cat photos always get my attention, thanks for sharing.

Hi Kevin, wonderful shot. In her eyes see that she wants to play with somebody :) My cat poses the same like yours.
Very nice. Great detail.

Lenka

Hi Kevin,

Good Capture. Head is well focused. And stunnig eyes of ur model Jinx.

Keep it up.

With best regards,

Muhammad Usmnan Ali

very sweet photo;-) wonderfull capture';-))

Great shot of jinx it tells alot abouth her. Fun cat.
Love the saturation of the shot and the depth of field brings the intrest in her eyes .And she is adorable...Good job

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