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Occhio Unplugged


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Occhio Unplugged
Occhio Unplugged
This is a photo of my cat Occhio. He is the only cat I have had who doesn't try to put his nose on the lens when the camera comes out. I took this shot just after the Roto Rooter man left--yuck. I hadn't had the time to put the extension cord away, but at least the cat made me smile. The particulars: aperture f/3.5, shutter 1/15 sec. I used a fill flash even though the was plenty of daylight.

Helen Hartel

 
 
 

Kristen McKain
 

Love it!!


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January 30, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  Occhio is one handsome cat!
Great shot!!


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January 30, 2004

 

Jean Papo
  Great shot, Helen! I like the extension cord in this too, adds nice touch of color!


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January 31, 2004

 

Helen Hartel
  Thank you Kristen, Susan, and Jean. This is my first entry at BetterPhoto. Your words are the kind of encouragement a newbie needs.


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January 31, 2004

 

Joyce Baldassarre
  GREAT SHOT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!


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February 15, 2004

 

Susan T. Parady
  I'm glad to see this in the finals! Congratulations, and keep posting!!


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February 15, 2004

 

Helen Hartel
  This photo was my first entry at BetterPhoto. Many thanks for your good wishes Joyce and Susan.


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February 15, 2004

 

Jean Papo
  Congratulations, Helen! Well done!


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February 15, 2004

 
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  Congratulations, Helen!


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February 16, 2004

 

Helen Hartel
  Jean and Ellen. Thanks for your good wishes.


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February 16, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  Congratulations, great photo!
Cheers from Portugal,Su


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February 17, 2004

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Great image Helen! Glad to see you do so well with your very FIRST entry on BetterPhoto - hope to see many more! I wonder how many BetterPhoto members have 'cracked' Monthly Finalist with their very first entry!

I know what you mean about cats not 'staying put' for photographs - I think most at least get up and come towards you, even if they don't try and put their nose on the lens!

How long have you been taking photo's, by the way Helen? It's a great pastime, isn't it?! My husband and I have both enjoyed photography as a hobby since we were quite young...


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February 20, 2004

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Sorry Helen...I forgot to tell you what a handsome model Occhio made for this portrait! He/she has the most gorgeous eyes, and was obviously looking STRAIGHT at you when you took the photo! It would make things so much easier taking photographs of animals if they would all sit there and pose like Occhio (sigh!)!!


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February 20, 2004

 
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