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21-DEC-2008 Helen Betts

Dreaming of a White Christmas
by Helen Betts

Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

Captured in my neighbor's window.

Sony DSC-H5
1/320s f/4.0 at 26.7mm iso80 hide exif
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Date/Time21-Dec-2008 17:15:07
MakeSony
ModelDSC-H5
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length26.7 mm
Exposure Time1/320 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent80
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Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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mlynn 07-Jan-2009 00:47
What a neat look thru the window...those grapes are an interesting touch to their display. --Melanie
Jerry Curtis29-Dec-2008 20:40
Very cute and seasonal catch, Helen!
Helen Betts29-Dec-2008 01:49
Thanks also Katherine and Frank. I think I would describe the kitty as looking wistful here, but in one shot he looked extremely irritated that I was disturbing his dreaming. And yes, I guess that's me in the ornament -- I hadn't noticed that before, LOL.
Franky2005 26-Dec-2008 15:06
Cool shot! To me the kitty is simply nerved by the xmas tree, which stands inthe way to have a good sight on what is going on outside. I guess we can see you in the reflection of the balls! :-)
Katherine Stanback's Photos25-Dec-2008 01:33
Great capture - I love the lighting and sharp details! That poor kitty looks like he really, really wants to go out and play!
Helen Betts23-Dec-2008 19:29
Thank you Mike and Deb! I saw this scene as I was walking into the alley behind our house after a frustrating (and ice cold) afternoon of shooting. I was afraid the kitty would move so dropped everything to get my camera out quickly, but he just stayed there posing away. I like the bell on the cat, too, Deb, as you pointed out earlier!
Sony Forums Challenges23-Dec-2008 05:11
Helen, I love how the reflected tree & sky serve as a background to the artificial tree. The kitty gazing to the outside is a wonderful extra and a big part of the "dreaming" here. Good eye and great catch! MFC
Deb Kees23-Dec-2008 01:40
Great capture, Helen! The red collar on the cat is the crowning point of the image. The more I look at this picture, the more interesting things I see. What I want to know is how there are still ornaments on the tree with a cat in the house! I should be so lucky!---deb