Classic Halloween

Uploaded: October 24, 2012

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While strolling the grounds of Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX hoping to find some seasonal color somewhere (there isn't much autumn color nature-wise in my corner of Central TX), Chloe, the resident black cat at Wildseed, crossed in front of my path (good thing I'm not superstitious), plopped herself on a palette of pumpkins and waited for me to grab my camera....what a sweetie! :)

Exif: f/5, 1/80 second, ISO 640

Comments

Shirley Sicurello level-classic October 24, 2012

Here's to Chloe! Posed perfectly, great image. #1494172

Don Christiana October 24, 2012

Val, this is a very "EERIE" capture. This is truly a Classic look for Halloween. Chloe's eyes say it all...another winner for this month.
#10381958

Gary Enloe October 24, 2012

Great capture Val and how cool that Chloe posed for you around the pumpkins #10381966

John Rivera level-deluxe October 24, 2012

Very well done!!! #10381979

Robert R. Goodman October 24, 2012

Hi Valarie,Great capture for the season my friend.That reminds,still have to get the candy!!! #10381982

Monnie Ryan October 24, 2012

Very cooperative (and beautiful) kitty! Fabulous Halloween capture, Val! #10382030

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 24, 2012

You couldn't have asked for a better model. Perfect seasonal image Val. #10382119

Michelle Alton October 24, 2012

Congratulations on the Mark III, Val. Soon I'll be congratulating you on NO LESS than the MT First Prize. I'm daring to hope for MORE!

You've done such a magnificent job on this that I'm finding I don't have words.
Your black-on-black detail is outstanding, the eyes all aglow GRIPPING, and the pumpkins...just brilliant in color and richness. Congratulations in advance. It's an award winner in any forum. #10382147

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 24, 2012

Winner.... hands down. Perfect in every way. We will see this again.... and again, Val. Love it, love it, love it. #10382183

Lydia Williams level-classic October 24, 2012

Love this Val! I am sure we will see this one again! #10382204

Dayna Cain level-classic October 24, 2012

I am hoping we see this one again! It's AWESOME! #10382267

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 24, 2012

Hands down, this is my choice for the MT Winner, you've got all the elements here: composition, colors, mood and haunting impact. Super work Val. #10382296

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 24, 2012

Hurrah to Chloe for the perfect pose. We have 3 black cats just like her we have to lock up at Halloween. Picture perfect for the season. Glad the camera was handy, Val. No autumn color in Del Rio either. #10382339

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 24, 2012

WOW!! Hats off to you and Chloe. Wonderful comp. light and treatment. Hope she got a treat after being so cooperative for her photo shoot. Beautiful MT capture. #10382380

Robert Jensen October 24, 2012

love it #10382401

Tammy Espino October 24, 2012

Chole is a champ!! :) A fantastic capture and should be a Oct. Grand prize, in my humble opinion ~ #10382466

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 24, 2012

This beautiful image WILL have Gold attached to it, Val! Your textures, lighting, colors and detail are gorgeous! How cool Chloe was soooo cooperative. I will now refer to you as the "Cat Whisperer"! #10382520

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 24, 2012

Wow - what good fortune and you have taken perfect advantage of it, Val. The composition, setting, exposure, focus are all right on. #10382617

Carol L. Fowler October 24, 2012

What a cat! The puuurrrfect poser!!! Exceptional capture and a fav!! (We got another 3 inches of snow last night) #10382749

Terry T. Ruvalcaba October 24, 2012

picture purr-fect! #10382784

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 24, 2012

I just love this, Ms.V!! What an outstanding creation!! A fave for me! #10382858

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 24, 2012

Almost forgot! In answer to your question, no I did not. #10382859

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 24, 2012

Incredible work! #10382862

Colette M. Metcalf October 25, 2012

What a terrific capture!!! #10383517

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 25, 2012

Looks like a winner to me! Just love it! #10383867

Kara L. Hendricks October 25, 2012

What a fantastic Halloween image! Love this!! #10383950

Leslie McLain level-classic October 25, 2012

Fantastic capture, Val. Love those yellow eyes. #10384086

Ellen Hodges October 25, 2012

Such a cute and extremely cool shot, Val! Huge Wow!! #10384128

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 25, 2012

Thank you so much everyone! Appreciate the stop-by! And Chloe - a big thanks to you for completing the picture! :) :) #10384189

Anthony G. Comella October 25, 2012

Perfect pose, presented perfectly and a winner!!! #10384356

Rona L. Schwarz October 25, 2012

What an absolutely perfect seasonal image, Val! Chloe was certainly a most cooperative subject, but it was your talent and skill that has made this sing! Exposure and detail on her is flawless and not easy (I know, I have a sable Burmese) and with the pumpkins and beautiful glow and textured BG - this has got to be a winner! #10384469

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 26, 2012

Thanks much, Anthony and Rona. #10385026

Julie Burnett October 26, 2012

WOW, WOW, WOW, V!! Let me congratulate you in advance! Winner!! #10385128

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 26, 2012

Thank you, Ms. J! #10385181

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 26, 2012

Fantastic! The eyes, and the b/g texture... wow! #10385194

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 26, 2012

Thanks, Chris! #10385413

Phyllis H. Burchett October 26, 2012

This is fabulous Val, what a terrific pose and backdrop you found (or should I say found you)! It couldn't have been any more perfect if you had set it up yourself! #10385477

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe October 26, 2012

This is an AB FAB seasonal image Ms. Val !! What a perfect model Chloe is, it couldn't get any better! #10385574

David M. Montero October 26, 2012

Outstanding Val!!! Great subject, composition, and treatment. A new Fav for me. #10385610

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 26, 2012

Superb capture and presentation,Val!! Very impressive work,as always!! #10385975

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 27, 2012

Been there many times Val, and this is one WONDERFUL capture!!! The colors, lighting, tones and the inclusion of that gorgeous cat make this a MASTERPIECE!!! <>< #10386445

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 28, 2012

OM GOSH! This is like a studio image. How great was that that Chloe posed for you like this. Amazing and totally meant to be. :) !!!!!!!!!!

How are you dear lady??? I am hanging in there since Dad passed. Sad losing two of my three old kitties plus Dad after that. I am shooting for a BP come back. :) So good to be visiting you today! :D

-Laura :))) #10388072

Nadia Paul October 28, 2012

So now you can talk to the animals lol! Everything is perfect my friend and I too think this is destined for GOLD! #10389034

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Thanks so much everyone...and Nadia...I wasn't just talking to her I was mentally BEGGING her..."Jump up on the palette, Chloe, jump up on that palette"!! lol!! Thanks again, you all - appreciate the stop-by! #10390658

Stephen Zacker October 30, 2012

Fantastic Fall and Halloween image. #10394546

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 31, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD,Val!! #10396768

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 31, 2012

Ya know, I had a hunch we might see this one today... Congratulations on the POTD! Fantastic! #10396773

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe October 31, 2012

This got my Halloween off to a great start. Happy Halloween and congratulations on the POTD. #10396778

Terry T. Ruvalcaba October 31, 2012

CONGRATS on a well deserved POTD! #10396780

Nadia Paul October 31, 2012

Knew it was destined for gold - the first now, another next month. Congrats on this gorgeous POTD my friend! #10396785

Gord MacEachern October 31, 2012

Great big congrats on this wonderful POTD Val, WTG!!! #10396799

Cheryl Schneider October 31, 2012

What a great shot! Congratulations. #10396801

Gloria Matyszyk level-addict October 31, 2012

Great shot, congrats! #10396814

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 31, 2012

Agree with Nadia - I knew this cat's destiny the moment I saw it. Wonderful capture and the perfect Halloween POTD, Val. Congratulations. #10396823

Joy Rector October 31, 2012

congrats on the POTD #10396831

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 31, 2012

Perfect for the day! Congratulations on your POTD! #10396835

Katarina Mansson October 31, 2012

Congratulations on this cool POTD Val! Excellent work. #10396837

Marilyn Cornwell October 31, 2012

What a wonderful POTD! Congratulations Val! #10396838

Carol Eade level-addict October 31, 2012

Beautiful image and perfect for Halloween, Val, congrats on your POTD! #10396839

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 31, 2012

PURRfect capture and effects, Val. Huge CONGRATZ on the POTD. I have no doubt in my mind that we will see it with a double badge, good luck!

UB. #10396863

Carol Flisak level-classic October 31, 2012

What a purr-fect halloween image! Chloe is beautiful as are the comp and your effects! Huge congratulations on your POTD, Val! #10396882

Dayna Cain level-classic October 31, 2012

POTD now, then finalist, then GOLD! This is an amazing image and my fingers are crossed that this one goes right to the top! Congrats Val! #10396885

Brenda L. Bentley level-classic October 31, 2012

A puurfect opportunity and a beautiful capture! Congrats on your photographing ability. Cloe's glowing eyes jump out and grab your attention. Love it!
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Julianne Bradford October 31, 2012

You rock girlfriend! This gorgeous cat recognises the master when she sees her :-)....Puurfect Halloween capture! #10396931

Don Christiana October 31, 2012

Val, from the first time I saw this perfect Halloween image, I knew it was a winner. A HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved POTD. We will see this again as a GOLD WINNER. Happy Halloween :). #10396934

Tammy Espino October 31, 2012

I love this photo, big congrats!!!!!!! :) BOO #10396940

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 31, 2012

WTG, Ms.V!! Congrats on your outstanding POTD, and yes, purrrfect for today!! Happy Halloween! #10396951

Michelle L. Frick October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween! Congratulations on your exquisite POTD!!! #10396959

Robert Jensen October 31, 2012

Really well done - love it #10396961

Phyllis H. Burchett October 31, 2012

Fabulous!!! Congrats Val on your POTD! #10396964

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 31, 2012

A late start to my day today and I just checked my email! I can't tell you how surprised I was to see this...and happy! What a good way to start the day! Thank you all - Happy Halloween! #10396976

Kathryn Wesserling October 31, 2012

The story is as cool as is the image. You couldn't have done it better if you had planned the scene. Congratulations, Val. #10396983

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 31, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful Halloween POTD. #10396996

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 31, 2012

WOW, what a find, and awesome capture...

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #10397008

Eivor Kuchta October 31, 2012

What a nice cat, sitting down for a pose like that for you! Of course, you were also ready with the camera. Such a great composition, lovely colors and a perfect selection for the POTD. I'm sure we'll see this again in the contest. Congratulations and Happy Halloween, Val! #10397012

Andre Larose October 31, 2012

Wonderful capture! Congratulations on your POTD!

André #10397018

Susan Williams October 31, 2012

Fabulous POTD, Val! Congratulations! #10397106

Kate Jackson October 31, 2012

You certainly made the most of your opportunity. I so enjoyed this image Val!!
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Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe October 31, 2012

Hi Val....I love black cats & I love your photo...wonderful story....Congratulations on POTD!!! & 'HAPPY HALLOWEEN' #10397114

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 31, 2012

WTG on your fantastic POTD, Val! :-) k #10397143

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 31, 2012

No surprise here my friend, this is FANTASTIC!!! Your lighting especially is PERFECTION!!! <>< #10397152

Leslie McLain level-classic October 31, 2012

Congrats on the perfect POTD, Val. Love it. #10397156

Lydia Williams level-classic October 31, 2012

Congratulations on your POTD, Val! :) #10397198

Rona L. Schwarz October 31, 2012

We all knew this was destined for greatness, Val! Congratulations on this superb POTD!! Next up, more GOLD! #10397269

Anita Hogue October 31, 2012

I believe this beautiful kitty brought you good luck! A fabulous capture, Val! Congratulations on your POTD! #10397407

Pamela Koch October 31, 2012

Absolutely a perfect capture. Beautiful. Congratulations on POTD. #10397419

Ann Coates level-classic October 31, 2012

Talk about perfect timing. Absolutely fantastic image here Valarie. You know I love black cats and then this one plonks itself amongst the bright coloured pumpkins, it doesn't get better than this. Congratulations on your POTD. #10397427

JudyAnn Rector level-classic October 31, 2012

Absolutely perfect image, Val...
Congratulations on POTD! #10397451

Bill Coulter October 31, 2012

Right Place, Right time!
Not to mention perfect exposure.
Excellent Capture!
Bill C. #10397452

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 31, 2012

Thank you all for your wonderful comments - I appreciate them very much! And Happy Halloween! :) #10397454

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 31, 2012

Fantastic photo, Val. Congratulations on your POTD and Happy Halloween! #10397616

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 31, 2012

Chloe is a very cooperative and photogenic cat! What a perfect Halloween POTD - congratulations, Val! #10397710

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 31, 2012

Congrats Val on this Outstanding POTD!! #10397824

Stephen Zacker October 31, 2012

I'm not suprised! :-) Congratulations #10397826

Michele Peterson level-classic October 31, 2012

This is wonderful! I love the cat posing so nicely for you, and of course the pumpkin color with the black kitty is perfect! Congratulations!! #10397850

Daniella Puente October 31, 2012

LOVE this Val! great image :) #10397913

Howard A. Lawless October 31, 2012

Great capture of the Spirit of Halloween. Congrats on POD #10398110

Thomas E. Hinds October 31, 2012

Beautiful capture, Val! Big congratulations on this POTD! Awesome! What a beautiful and accommodating kitty! #10398204

Mary K. Robison November 01, 2012

Superb Halloween capture, Val!
Congratulations on this wonderful scene being selected as POTD! #10398502

Chris Ebben November 01, 2012

Kidding she didn't know what day it was!! Congratulations on this wonderful POTD. Well spotted & taken. You no doubt know Chloe & she feels comfortable around you, it certainly shows. Very well done=^..^= #10398505

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic November 01, 2012

Outstanding! Very cool image and perfectly done #10399091

Ellen Hodges November 01, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Val!! Absolutely wonderful!! #10399583

Gina M. Savage November 01, 2012

Wow...this is stunning! Yay...congrats on the POTD! #10400348

Julie Burnett November 02, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS, VAL!! I'm so behind the times I'm just seeing this now!! But it's no surprise, as many others, I knew it was destined for Gold!! Now on to double!! :) :) #10400572

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 03, 2012

Such a purrfect portrait Val! Big congrats on your wonderful POTD! #10401703

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe November 03, 2012

Congrats on your POTD!! Perfect Halloween image! #10401908

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 04, 2012

Awesome Halloween photo!! Congratulations on your POTD. #10404446

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 06, 2012

Just got power back (in NJ)and what a joy to see you Halloween POTD!

Hearty congrats!
Debby #10407625

Lisa B. North November 06, 2012

So appropriate! Great composition! Lisa #10407697

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe November 12, 2012

WOW! This is soooo awesome, Val! A really superb Halloween capture and to have it chosen as POTD is fantastic. Huge congratulations!!! #10416466

Rony Sagy November 14, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Val. What a terrific capture. #10418772

Richard D. Love November 23, 2012

Congratulations, Val. Wonderful textures...and that stare!

Rick #10430116

Summer A. Kozisek January 22, 2013

Phenomenal capture!! #10527159

Karen Slagle March 21, 2013

Beautiful Val....Love the editing and the black cat, looks like my Romeo. #10618203

Anita Bower December 10, 2013

A perfect Fall photo. BEautiful cat and beautiful light. Good job. #10919021

Jill Odice level-classic March 31, 2014

Great that you had your camera ready and the kitty was so nicely posing! My black cat needs to be Photoshopped into place :-) #11014568

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 22, 2015

What a capture! So worthy for the POTD gold badge. What a great capture Val. Congratulations. #11269756

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