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13-APR-2005

Samantha04_13_05a.jpg

I have been reduced to photographing cats. Oh well, at least it was an interesting learning experience. Cats eyes sure react fast to the flash. I have lots of half blinks.

This is Samantha; I don't think we have seen a picture of her since last summer when she showed up in the yard and wouldn't leave.

Another shot of Samantha and let me introduce you to Wanda's cat, Kisses

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/160s f/8.0 at 70.0mm iso200 with Flash hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time13-Apr-2005 14:58:00
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedYes
Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

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Barry S Moore17-Jun-2012 11:57
Awesome image. Very dark and mysterious. ~V~
Guest 21-Jun-2006 20:25
Excellent. Powerful image.
optimist15-Nov-2005 09:09
Wow, the things you do with a 20D...
Wm. Bates22-Apr-2005 12:41
Chris...no more Wanda??? I would never go completely Wanda free. We're now doing "once a week with Wanda''. So check back often.
Guest 22-Apr-2005 06:36
very intriguing
CDS22-Apr-2005 01:01
Bill, say it ain;t so.. no more Wanda wha....
John Finlayson20-Apr-2005 22:58
Love that shot ! Voting
RTHawk20-Apr-2005 01:11
Wonderful shot of Samantha...
On eof my favorite cats looked very much the same...
Her eyes are haunting...
JW18-Apr-2005 20:26
outstanding - the cat's miaow! Voted!
Argishti Khachik15-Apr-2005 07:39
WOW! Terrific!!!!! VOTED!
Antonis Sarantos14-Apr-2005 20:11
Very beautiful!!!
Lee Rudd14-Apr-2005 19:00
Very well done cat-portrait... almost spooky in its finish.
Wm. Bates14-Apr-2005 13:24
awwwwwwww, that's MY Samantha! Those copper eyes are so beautiful! Is it any wonder why I just had to keep her when she came wondering into our yard? And then there is "Kisses", precious kitty with a wonderful personality and pretty green eyes. Something about her markings make her so ugly that she is cute!

Wanda
John S. Nasche14-Apr-2005 13:24
Danged Cats! I hate em! They LOVE me! The blasted critters won’t leave me alone! They beg me, rub me, purr at me, and try to sleep on me, lie down next to my head and purr at me. ARRRGH! On the day I married Gerie there were 11 cats here and I HATE them! Give me a dog! A Lab! A border Collie! A Mut! A dad gummed PUG! (I’ll name him “Quat” and go outside to call him yelling “Come Quat! … Come Quat!” to drive all the neighbors nuts!) Dogs have personality! They smile at you! They looked ashamed when they do something wrong. They love on you when you’re down. A dad-gummed cat just stcks their tail in the air and walks away with an “I don’t give a flip” attitude no matter WHAT you do! Just LOOK at those evil eyes on this cat! Grrrrrr!
René Gysi14-Apr-2005 10:07
Ununsual and great cat portrait. Very good.
Guest 14-Apr-2005 08:49
i'm mesmerised. :)
John Buffin14-Apr-2005 04:39
I love how dark the fur is with the eyes popping out at you.
Amazing contrast.
Gayle P. Clement14-Apr-2005 03:04
Very unusual and quite beautiful.
Guest 14-Apr-2005 03:04
Wow! This is a stunning shot.
joshishots14-Apr-2005 02:49
Great shot, very intense eyes.
Guest 14-Apr-2005 00:59
wow..this is great!
Robin Reid14-Apr-2005 00:52
I much like your tight crop, tack sharp image and limited levels range.
Jim McKinlock14-Apr-2005 00:51
Great shots Bill, Don't feel bad about shooting cats, for some of us there the only model's we've got. Well at least willing to pose anyway. Hope Orin G wasn't too jealous.
Dan Chusid14-Apr-2005 00:19
This is beautifully cropped and exellently done. There are a few of us that have stooped to that level William. Me for instance...http://www.pbase.com/camera0bug/cat_gallery
Guest 14-Apr-2005 00:08
At least it is a great picture of a cat :) At least with the Wanda PAD you knew what the subject was going to be.