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05-JAN-2010

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#6 - "Chi" - Tonight my heart broke as a cat ran directly in front of my car
with no chance of my braking in time to avoid it. I heard the thump-thump-thump
of impact as a grief-stricken harmony to my cry of NOOOOOOOO as I slammed on my brakes.
I came home and shot this photo of my hand to represent the life force or "chi" which
unites us all in honor of a small, but no less important, life lost tonight.

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Canon EOS Rebel T1i
1/25s f/1.8 at 50.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time05-Jan-2010 21:21:55
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ModelCanon EOS REBEL T1i
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/25 sec
Aperturef/1.8
ISO Equivalent200
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Jeff Lobaugh12-Jan-2010 03:26
I know better how you feel. Just the other night I hit a deer. I'm hoping it was a glancing blow as it quickly ran into the woods. Can't help but wonder though.
Scott Browne09-Jan-2010 04:44
This is wonderful. Not sure how you did this shot, but it's very well done. Perfect representation, too.
lisamidi08-Jan-2010 18:14
Sad story, sorry you had to experience this. Good thinking for the image.
Antonio Ruggiero07-Jan-2010 17:38
Ottima photo.....Bravo.....V
Fay Stout07-Jan-2010 15:29
How very sad. It was an accident but no less traumatic when it happens to you. If only pet owners would be more responsible. Interesting photo interpretation...
Sheila07-Jan-2010 10:03
Oh, that must be terrible. So sorry.
Excellent shot.
Carl and Racine Erland07-Jan-2010 05:37
A sad accident and your image is a beautiful tribute.
Walter Otto Koenig07-Jan-2010 00:57
Sorry to hear that, but it was an accident. This is a very good way to remember the sanctity of all life.
carol j. phipps07-Jan-2010 00:20
Beautiful tribute to the lost cat! Creative grief process.
Phillip Normanton06-Jan-2010 23:56
:o((( I've only ever run over a bird - but I know the sickening feeling - must be ten times worse for a cat :o(
But this is a fabulous image, the processing is perfect!!
Stewart Mitchell06-Jan-2010 22:22
Your image conveys the huge emotion which you are feeling after this unfortunate occurence and hopefully provides a release for you. :(
Cindi Smith06-Jan-2010 21:25
I'm so sorry, honey! I know how that is. I have hit a couple of cats and one dog one time. And, I cried my heart out. I wish I could give you a hug!!!!! Love the image!
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography06-Jan-2010 20:01
sad story
Doug Cruden06-Jan-2010 19:59
Ooops! I've done the same with rabbits, pheasants and squirrels but (thankfully) never with a cat. Hope you're feeling better soon Nancy
Ronald Bijtenhoorn06-Jan-2010 16:18
Sad story; well worked out image
J. Scott Coile06-Jan-2010 16:06
A painful event no doubt. I have felt that on a couple of occasions. So sorry but creatively represented.
Guenter Eh06-Jan-2010 15:59
I had the same experience many years ago in Malaga/Spain...so I know that feeling very well Diana! It`s important that you feel sad but you're not guilty!
Barbara Heide06-Jan-2010 15:18
very nice strong capture! I do feel so sorry for you... it's a horrible feeling, but you can't be blamed...
Guest 06-Jan-2010 15:16
Oh Nancy, I am so sorry :( That is a terrible experience but this is a very touching photo and lovely tribute.
Lauren 06-Jan-2010 15:06
Your capture of the loss of life is heartfelt!
Guest 06-Jan-2010 12:54
I'm sorry to hear what you had to go through. Nancy, That must have been a terrible moment. .A wonderful tribute:!
Available Light Images06-Jan-2010 12:07
bummer Nancy, not fun... superb image only showing that grief is one of our most powerful creative emotions...
Yvonne06-Jan-2010 11:24
What an awful experience! Like how you've arranged the light in this shot.
Bernard Davis06-Jan-2010 10:53
Sad, cats rarely have much traffic sense.
Nice picture.
Kathryn06-Jan-2010 10:39
Oh, so sorry for you, that must have been terrible for you.
I like the photo good idea.
Guest 06-Jan-2010 10:38
Oh Nancy, that is a sad dtory!
Stephanie06-Jan-2010 09:51
Ohh, I am so sorry to read about the poor little kitty... Your image is a nice tribute to the accident. I think that the little kitty is looking down from heaven smiling on you for your sensitivity.
Guest 06-Jan-2010 09:24
Sorry to hear you experienced this, nice picture and well thought out as well. hope its helped you.
borisalex06-Jan-2010 08:02
I know that feeling, feel sorry it happened! Great idea of you to get over it!
Mieke WA Minkjan06-Jan-2010 07:06
must be a horrible feeling killing by accident an animal...
hope you feel a bit better now by your chi meditation
Mary Terry06-Jan-2010 04:41
So sad...sorry you had to experience this. Your image is a lovely tribute.
Jeff Lobaugh06-Jan-2010 03:26
Sad story, but touching photo and sentiment!
Timothy Guenther06-Jan-2010 02:47
Sad story. A well thought out image!
LynnH06-Jan-2010 02:46
Oh how sad... I'm sure you could not avoid it, but I know that doesn't make it much easier to accept. This is a nice tribute!
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