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Tempting Fate


 

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Tempting Fate
Tempting Fate


...and Living Dangerously... :) Found this sweetly sleeping little bundle of fur at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm in Stonewall, TX completely oblivious to the fact that he was being scrutinized by the barnyard rooster...

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Outstanding capture. Love the lighting. You were at the right placeand time to catch this unique couple.


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January 04, 2012

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Excellent capture, Val... wonderful light, comp and timing!


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January 04, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  GREAT CATCH

Jack


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January 04, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  What a cool find and I love your light and composition!
Happy New Year!


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January 04, 2012

 

Mary Timman
  So pretty. Love the tones, softness and texture. I can't believe he's just sleeping though, I have a feeling someone is going to be in trouble soon.


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January 04, 2012

 

Inge Linden
  Stunning capture-wonderful light&comp.


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January 04, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,Happy New Year my friend.LOL!!Sure is one brave Rooster,I bet the other Chickens dared him to do it.Beautiful capture,nice to see a post!!!


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January 04, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Fabulous find beautifully captured, Val! Happy New Year to you, too!!


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January 04, 2012

 

Karen Slagle
  Too cool, Val.


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January 04, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding capture of them Val - 2 subjects that you would not expect to see together! Happy New Year!


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January 04, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  What a fantastic capture, I think they must be dear friends! :-)

Love it Val!

jo ann c.


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January 04, 2012

 

Don Christiana
  Val, this is a wonderful capture. The photo tells a story all by its self. I hope you have a great day...and a fantastic 2012.


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January 04, 2012

 

Rony Sagy
  Oh, what a find. Fantastic capture with such dreamy beautiful light and colors. Happy New Year Val.


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January 04, 2012

 

Gord MacEachern
  Love this Val, this has to really go places. A most incredible image topped off with a wee touch of humour!!!!


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January 04, 2012

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Just too cute, Val.


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January 04, 2012

 

Freddy Bland
  Fantabulous capture, Val! Is that a word? Well, to me it most definitely is in this case! A delightful story-telling image that you've captured with awesome details, lighting and composition! I expect we will definitely be seeing this one again, my Texas friend!!


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January 04, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Fantastic capture-Isn,t that farm a neat place-I,ve been there and loved it
Into my favs this goes


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January 04, 2012

 

Patricia Seidler
  Beautifully captured Valerie.

Happy New Year to you too!


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January 04, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Hey Ms. U.S.A.! It's so good to see a new post from you! Hope you had a great holiday! This image is fabulous!!! The kitty is adorable ... and the chicken/rooster? looking over its shoulder is priceless! What an awesome capture! Love the play of light and shadows and the dreamy look it gives! This one's a fave for me ... and a Winner in MY book, my friend! Excellent work, Ms. Val! :)


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January 04, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Look who is calling who LM, Val! LOL The unusual chicken and cat combination together is fantastic and then your light on it makes it that much more wonderful. Great work LMjr! LOL


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January 04, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  I love everything about this shot, Val! Right place, right time, perfect comp and the the soft light!


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January 04, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  It's collecting Faves like crazy, Val. What a magnificent work of artistry. Maybe even a GP award!


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January 04, 2012

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Oh, that's a fabulous capture, Val, and love the light! Happy new year to you, too!


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January 04, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  You made me smile, this has winner written all over it:)


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January 04, 2012

 

Douglas Pignet
  lovely capture with wonderful colors and comp...nicely done


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January 05, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Awesome detail and fabulous find, Val!!! Incredibly gorgeous!!! Hope you are all well!! Tell your Mom, one of my clients won a 2012 Ford Escape at a casino raffle on New Year's Eve!!! Hope that your Mom is next!!


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January 05, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks everyone - appreciate your comments much!


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January 05, 2012

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Hi Val and Happy New Year my friend. Awesome eye, timing and capture of not something you see often. Cute and patient Kitty and curious rooster well composed by your expert eye.


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January 05, 2012

 
marydimitriw.com - Mary Dimitriw

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  Outstanding find and capture Miss Val! Hope you had a Happy New Year!


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January 06, 2012

 

Julie Burnett
  I envy you finding this unusual scenario, Val, this had to be a hoot! Exceptional lighting and treatment to boot!! Just fabulous!!


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January 06, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks Doc, Mary and Julie - appreciate your stopping by! Have a great day!


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January 06, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  A unique & beautifu image with lovely lighting, tones, colors, setting, & timing here, Val! Extremely well done, indeed!

A Very Happy New Year to you, my friend!


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January 06, 2012

 
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  I love the dreamy quality this beautiful photo has, Ms. V! Happy New Year!!


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January 06, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  What a wonderful composition with such great lighting and shadow work.


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January 07, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful interaction (At least by one of the subjects!) Hope the rooster didn't interrupt that cat nap!


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January 07, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP, Ms. Val!!! Photobucket See, the cat's friend is dancing with me! Ha! Ha! Now on to the next round! :)


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January 07, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  The dappled lighting really enhances this wonderful scene Val - beautifully taken and presented my friend!


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January 07, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  What a fabulous whimsical capture with amazing lighting Valarie! This is a winner in my book!


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January 07, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  This is AWESOME Val!


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January 17, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  This is fabulous Val, everything about it....L O V E it!


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January 18, 2012

 
- Irene Colling

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  Outstanding presentation of this captivating scene.

Great work Val.


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January 18, 2012

 

Karen Bacon
  You captured such outstanding light and unique situation here Val! Only a true photographer can do this-and you have!Good luck with this, we will see this again!


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January 21, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  Magical. Love that light and the moment you captured


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February 13, 2012

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks so much everyone!! :) :)


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February 21, 2012

 
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