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Taken 1:00 PM, with available light setting, near window. Saturated color; used contrast tool to brighten fur.

Mary K. Robison

 
 
 

Carol Brill
 

Mary, what a sharp, detailed close-up, I love those whiskers and that slightly curled paw as well as how you filled the frame here! Very well done!


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May 12, 2004

 
- Gerda Grice

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  I agree completely with Carol. This is a wonderful, frame-filling, beautifully detailed cat portrait. Great work, Mary!


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May 12, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you so much, Carol and Gerda. I caught Riley chomping on my camera cord in this particular shot, so I put some effort into cropping, sharpening, etc., to emphasize the nature of the beast...So glad you both enjoyed the result!


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May 12, 2004

 

Colleen Braun
  great macro of the beast...


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May 12, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Wonderful shot, Mary!!!


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May 12, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Wow... this is an adorable image, Mary! Love it! Beautiful sharpnes and great details!!! Wonderful job!


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May 12, 2004

 

Dominique Declerck
  Bonjour Mary!

Adorable!, Super! and ... "Finalist"!!


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May 12, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  This is excellent Mary. Love the paw.


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May 12, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Awesome Mary, terrific detail and clarity, wow!


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May 12, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks, everyone ~ Colleen, Colette, Evy, Dominique, Carol, and Susan ~ for your generous comments. I always appreciate them!
Et, Dom ~ merci beaucoup pour le mot "Finalist" ~ c'est un(e?) rĂªve gentil... :-)


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May 12, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Very Pretty Image Mary K The Detail Is Superb Nicely Done!


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May 12, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Hi, Terry! Thanks for stopping by with your comments!


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May 12, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  Such a sweet capture, I love the lighting and the way you composed.


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May 12, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Hi, Darren ~ glad you enjoyed the photo. Thanks for your comments.


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May 12, 2004

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Just "purrfect", Mary, in every detail and your effort! Super job and super display of a great pose!!
Aloha,
Stan


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May 12, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you, Stan! It's great to have you back!!


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May 12, 2004

 

Nobu Nagase
  Many congratulations, Mary!!!


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June 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks so much, Nobi! Congrats to you for "Aruba" !!


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June 15, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congrats On Your Finalist Mary K!!


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June 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you, Terry, and Congratulations on YOUR finalists - "Guiding Light" and your birdie on the cattail! :)


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June 15, 2004

 

Eric Schneider
  Congrats on this fine kitty shot!!


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June 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Eric! I send CONGRATULATIONS to you and all the other finalists whose wonderful images have made it this far, and wish you luck into the next level!


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June 15, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is so lovely, Mary
Congratulations and best of luck,

bill


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June 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you so much, Bill. I wish you the best of luck, too.


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June 15, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Was just thinking of you and that I had missed your photo of Riley and then you commented on my photo! LOL, terrific photo Mary!!!!! well deserved and good luck in the next round!!!!


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June 15, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Hi, Susan! Thanks very much for slippin' in the good wishes - ditto to you, times two!!


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June 15, 2004

 

Jasmine Chua L.
  Riley's a star again. Congrats Mary.


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June 16, 2004

 
- Mette Vendelboe Allison

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  Great title, shot and lighting! Congratulations


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June 16, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Hi, Jasmine ~ Thanks for your comment and congrats! Just imagine it's Cookie, since they're basically twins!!

Mette, it's kind of you to take the time to comment on this photo, with so many finalists out there to choose from. Thank you very much. I appreciate it!


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June 16, 2004

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  What a great image, congratulations.


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June 16, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Congrats on all your finalists!


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June 16, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Donna and Carol ~ I appreciate it!


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June 16, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  WOW, Mary!! I missed this earlier. This is a fabulous shot! Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round!


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June 16, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your nice comments and congrats, Debra! I wish you the same for your beautiful gerbera still life!


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June 16, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  Congratulations, Mary! My Canon G2 has some tooth marks on it's lens cap from my cat!


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June 16, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks, Susan! Nothing is safe (or sacred) with the furry ones, is it? But then, they do provide such great photo ops!! :)


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June 16, 2004

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  What a closeup! Great kitty shot Mary! It's just full of wonderful detail! Congrats!


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June 16, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Pat ~ I appreciate it!


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June 16, 2004

 

Carolina K. Smith
  Congratulations on your Finalist :)


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June 16, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks again, Carolina! I appreciate it!


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June 16, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Mary, guess I'll be the first and last to comment on this cutie by wishing you a belated congratulations on your finalist finish here!!


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June 20, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks, Carol ~ guess that's what's called "completing the circle" !!


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June 21, 2004

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Wonderful close-up Mary ~ congrats on a well-deserved finalist!


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June 22, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Susie!


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June 22, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  absolutely wonderful photo and lighting!
Congratulations!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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June 24, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you so much, Su! Nice to hear from you!
Hope your workload is easing up, so we can enjoy more of your photos as time permits.


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June 24, 2004

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Many congratulations on your placing with this wonderful image, Mary!


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June 27, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you very much, Gerda!


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June 27, 2004

 

Anette Linnea Rasmussen
  Beautiful, Mary! Love the shot!
Congrats on your finalist!

Many regards
Linnea


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July 10, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thank you, Linnea! I always appreciate your comments!


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July 10, 2004

 

Kelly Heaton
  Love it! Great Capture!


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July 12, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much for taking the time to comment, Kelly!


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July 12, 2004

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Belated congrat's Mary!! Adorable image!


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July 14, 2004

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks very much, Kathy! I appreciate it!


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July 15, 2004

 

Patricia Ronan
  Really sweet close-up of Riley Mary, with great lighting:)


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July 09, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for commenting on the "little" guy (14 lbs), Patricia ~ he continues to be my favorite photo subject.:)


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July 09, 2007

 

Melinda B. Shiflet
  Awww, how precious!! Love this image, Mary! I'm with you on our four-legged babies being the favorite subject matter! Great job, here! I feel like I could just reach out and pet that cute little pink nose.


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March 29, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Hello, fellow cat-lover!
Melinda, if you came into our house with the intention of petting Riley, you would have to crawl under the bed first to reach him. He's a true "fraidy-cat" with strangers.
Thanks for your many kind and friendly words this evening. Now I think I'll amble back through your gallery to check out your cat photos...


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March 30, 2010

 

Melinda B. Shiflet
  Oh my goodness, our cats must be related! Our "Angele" is exactly the same way. She very very timid. I hear ya, my friend!


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March 30, 2010

 
- Songbird Cline

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  darling kitty portrait.. very sweet.


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September 17, 2010

 
- Songbird Cline

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  darling kitty portrait.. very sweet.


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September 17, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks, Songbird ~ I'm glad you like it.


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September 17, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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This is really terrific! I love this one Mare! So sorry I am late in getting here!

I love kitties. I know you do. too!

-Pom-kitty-PomPom


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January 21, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Really nice of you to amble through to page two to find another "oldie but goodie", P-K-PP! THANKS!
This is one of my favorite captures of the "handsome Prince" Riley. As a fellow cat-fan, Pommers, you no doubt have a lot of nicknames for your own kitty collection.
Sure hope that orange cat makes his way back to the warmth and security of your home. I'm sure Dale would be as thrilled as you (...;-D...) to have another furbaby to spoil.
~ Mare


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January 21, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  What a sweet baby Mary, BEAUTIFUL capture, CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful finalist!! <><


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June 07, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  Thanks for your friendly comments, Nancy!


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June 07, 2012

 
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