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The Minister's Cat was a ________ cat.

© Roseann E. Dreasher

The Minister's Cat was a ________ cat.

Uploaded: October 12, 2003 07:30:20

Description

This is my neighbors' cat who hates me (I am a cat lover and all cats love me but this one). I had to shoot her while I was hiding on my balcony with my arm stretching out over the ledge. We always use choice adjectives to describe her, which reminded me of a game my family used to play called "the minister's cat". Stand in a circle, clap to a beat, and take turns saying the phrase with an different adjective in alphabetical order. If you mess up you are out!

Comments

Lori Ditlefsen October 12, 2003

How fun Roseann! What a game and what a shot with the game included. Different and unique, but with this black cat it looks like a great halloween shot! #66020

Roseann E. Dreasher October 12, 2003

Thanks Lori! I was going for a page-from-a-book kind of look with this image hence the three-hole punch and added printwork. The cat has these wonderful white whiskers which I hope show up ok in this shot. : ) #229723

Charlotte English October 12, 2003

Now this is CREATIVITY at it's best. I love it! The whiskers where infact the first thing I noticed when I looked at the cat.....they look great against the dark background. Has your neighbor seen this? What a unique gift for them. I agree with Lori...excellent Halloween shot! I look forward to seening more Roseann. ;o) #229738

Suzie Strasburg October 12, 2003

WOW this is terrific!Fantastic work!:~))) #229759

Colleen Braun October 12, 2003

Roseann this is great, sorry the cat doesn't like you, I hope you obtained his permission for this photo... #229767

Patricia A. Kuniega October 12, 2003

A wonderful image and story Roseann! A most ingenious and creative image, not to mention fun! Wouldn't it be nice if we did this for everyone who doesn't like us?

I think you're at the top of this cat's poopy-box list for sure, now that you've made a public display of her here on Better Photo. What if someone told her?! ; ) #229797

Roseann E. Dreasher October 12, 2003

Thanks Charlotte, Suzie and Colleen!

Colleen, the cat hisses at me if I so much as look at her that's why I had to hide to get her shot. Geez, I now know what the paparizzi go through with movie stars and this was just a cat! #229810

Paula Showen October 12, 2003

You ARE an artist! Bravo! #229839

Roseann E. Dreasher October 12, 2003

Thanks Patricia and Paula! : ) #229847

Patricia Marroquin October 12, 2003

Oh my! What over-the-top creativity you've shown here, Roseann! This is fabulous! Congratulations! :-) #229895

Doug Wean October 12, 2003

Yes, what a Great Photo!I enjoyed your Gallery! #230075

Roseann E. Dreasher October 12, 2003

Thanks Patricia and Doug! : ) #230131

Mary K. Robison October 26, 2003

Roseann, roaming through galleries lets me "catch up" to the creative photos I've missed ---and this baby is one creative gem!!! Since you stopped at the "u' 's, may I suggest "The minister's cat was a very mean cat"?? Keep in mind I love cats, too! Sure hope this "labor of love" finds its way to the finals (and beyond) next month... #246268

Roseann E. Dreasher October 26, 2003

Thanks Mary. Your words are so nice! Unfortunately this kind of work generally doesn't "win" on this site for whatever reason. I entered it because it is a labor of love (like you said) and I thought some of you might enjoy it. : ) #246275

Paula Showen October 30, 2003

I love the creativity on this! Another prediction! #251002

Roseann E. Dreasher October 30, 2003

Thanks Paula! ; ) #251207

Susan T. Evans level-classic November 17, 2003

congrats again Roseann! #270824

Stephen Zacker November 17, 2003

Congratulations Roseann. Love your story with this image! :-) #270908

Paula Showen November 17, 2003

I knew it!! One of my favorites! You go GF!!!! Congratulations!!!! #270932

Mary K. Robison November 17, 2003

Hey! Hey! Hey! Roseann, so much for theories about "this kind of work" not being selected! CONGRATULATIONS!! #271398

Charlotte English November 17, 2003

Hey Roseann......I second Mary! lol Have a little faith girl! Keep up the good creative work! I love this! Best of luck in the finals..... ;o) #271500

Roseann E. Dreasher November 18, 2003

Thanks so much Paula, Mary and Charlotte! You are right about my comment about these kind of photos not winning...guess I will have to eat my camera like someone else on had to do here! hahaha #272102

Chris Ebben December 29, 2007

Vey well taken & presented, I really like it. You have done well=^..^= #5263794

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