Inspiring Photo: That's My Tail #2665780

That's My Tail [Contest Finalists September 2006]

Uploaded: September 09, 2006 00:07:59

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*PHOTO OF THE DAY #806 - 11-27-06*

*Animals*

Exif: FNumber: 2.8, ExposureBiasValue: -10/10, ExposureTime: 0.025, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, WhiteBalance: auto white balance

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Julie Robinson September 09, 2006

Wow a fantastic shadow composition. #518982

Su Sana E. P September 09, 2006

Different and effective composition, Donna!! #3286071

David L. Luchowski September 09, 2006

A unique and beautiful image,Donna. #3286082

Phil Sauvey September 09, 2006

Donna,

This is a great photo! Reminds me of my daughters can when she gets behind the shade in her bedroom on a sunny day! I also love your title! #3286085

Lynne Morris September 09, 2006

WOW Donna what a wonderful image, nicely seen and captured. #3286096

Nadya Johnson September 09, 2006

FANTASTIC, Donna!! I have to ask you how you did this one! It's really striking! Love it! #3286119

Paul E. Earl September 09, 2006

This is fantastic! I love it! #3286124

Donald K. Cherry September 09, 2006

Wow, you got yourself a real winner here, Donna! This is simply awesome! #3286477

Colleen Braun September 09, 2006

so kool... #3286728

William C. Raco September 09, 2006

This is wonderful, Donna
I love that pose!
Excellent light, color and sparkle

Bill #3286969

Adilson F. Ferreira September 09, 2006

Terrific capture Donna!!!
Wonderful colors and textures!!!
A WINNER!!! #3287848

Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2006

Terrific and beautifully composed shadow image, Donna!!! #3287852

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 09, 2006

Thank you Julie, Susan, David, Phil, Lynne, Nadya, Paul, Donald, Colleen, Bill, Adilson and Melissa very much for your encouraging comments!!

This was captured yesterday, 9-8-06 in one of my dining room windows. I tacked up a maroon color blanket to block the glare from the window. The sun is very bright in the late afternoon. I leave the window open and sometimes I get a visitor. My cat 'Shadow' is the subject in this image. I stopped down the camera by 1 F stop because the light was so bright. I took the image without a flash. F2.8 @ 1/40 second, ISO 100. I will enclose another of my little guy. He stuck the pose by himself, quite by surprise!!!

Thanks again to all of you and enjoy your weekend!!!! #3287920

Bill Wyatt September 09, 2006

How clever and beautiful, Donna! #3287944

Jenny Bosmans September 09, 2006

Unique and wonderful image, Donna! I just love this! :) #3288164

Tamara K. Walker September 09, 2006

Great capture, very creative. If the blanket was orange it would be perfect for halloween. #3289308

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 09, 2006

Thank you Bill, Jenny and Tamara very much!!! #3289507

RC Fritz September 09, 2006

Wonderful sahdow. Very creatine Donna! #3289540

RC Fritz September 09, 2006

Wondeful shadow. Very creative Donna!! ":^D} #3289546

Amy JACKSON September 09, 2006

Wonderful capture, Donna!! Very cool image!! #3289560

Cesar J. La Rosa September 09, 2006

Awesome capture, Donna!!! Great composition and colors. Beautiful image!!! #3289670

Hendrik Storme September 10, 2006

WOW! Great shot, a winner!!! #3290312

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 10, 2006

Thank you RC, Amy, Cesar, and Hendrik for your great compliments!!!! #3291483

John Matthews September 10, 2006

this is pretty cool, very unique!
#3292777

Lani J September 10, 2006

Wow!! I think we'll be seeing this one again, Donna! :o) Fantastic capture.. and adorable, and very accomodating model! #3292850

Sam Britt September 10, 2006

Terrific silhouette of Shadow. Great pose.

Sam #3293267

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2006

Thank you John, Lani and Sam!! #3293554

Datha Y. Thompson September 11, 2006

VERY Unique!! Love everything about it!! :0) #3295501

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 11, 2006

Thanks so much Datha!!!! #3296725

Kristi A. Howson September 11, 2006

Wow, what class this has Donna...love the mood and great photography getting everything just right here at the perfect moment. Love it! #3297975

Revonda L. Gentry September 12, 2006

A winner in my opinion!! #3301094

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 12, 2006

Thanks Kristi and Revonda!!!

To all of you, I appreciate the great response to this image of Shadow. I'm so glad I got the shot!! #3301144

Stephen Zacker September 13, 2006

Very cool image. Like the bg #3302682

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 18, 2006

Thank you Stephen! #3325403

Cristi Bastian September 19, 2006

Donna, this is so cool! #3331254

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2006

Thank you Cristi!!! #3335623

Gary Sagnor September 21, 2006

Really cool image Donna! A work of art. #3341297

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2006

Thanks Gary!!! I have a very COOL cat!! #3343288

Susie Peek-Swint October 02, 2006

Cool image and effect Donna ~ very unique! #3398846

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 02, 2006

Thanks Susie!! It is unique, but so is my cat!! He is funny!! #3400274

Karen Slagle October 05, 2006

I love cats and this is the coolest capture of your cat, Donna. #3412912

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 05, 2006

Thanks Karen!! Shadow is such a character!!! #3413082

Sylvia Rossler October 26, 2006

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist Donna :o) #3501955

Kate Jackson October 26, 2006

Congrats Donna on this unique finalist! I am so glad you showed us the half in and half out one as an explanation! #3502475

Crossroad Photography October 26, 2006

Congratulations on this very cool and lovely finalist, Donna! #3503024

Jill Flynn October 26, 2006

Very creative perspective and touch to this image Donna. Another terrific finalist for you this month! Congratulations!! #3503724

Jack R. Perry October 26, 2006

CONGRATS on this wonderful perspective. #3503741

Virginia Leone October 26, 2006

Love this one...congrats! #3503943

Nobu Nagase October 26, 2006

Congratulations Donna, once again, on this great finalist!!! #3504060

Datha Y. Thompson October 26, 2006

Congratulations!!!! :0) #3504441

Sam Britt October 26, 2006

Congratulations on this finalist, Donna! #3504449

Kay E. Mahoney October 26, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3504557

Su Sana E. P October 26, 2006

Congratulations, Donna!! #3504689

Kenneth Mucke October 26, 2006

Congrats Donna on this wonderful finalist #3504942

Paul Sikora October 26, 2006

Congratulations, Donna!

#3505134

Kristi A. Howson October 26, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and Best Of Luck in the next round Donna. I just love this! #3505267

Dorann Weber October 26, 2006

How creative Donna.. BIG congrats~! #3505423

Lani J October 26, 2006

I knew it, I knew it!! I love this one! :o) Big, well deserved CONGRATULATIONS, Donna!! :o) #3505657

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 26, 2006

Thanks to each and everyone of you!!! What a great group of friends and photographers!!! I appreciate all the support over the years!!! #3506204

Laurence Saliba October 27, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Donna!!! #3506408

Adilson F. Ferreira October 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna!!!
I told you it was a winner!!! #3507709

Bobbie Davis October 27, 2006

Congrats #3507739

Donna W. Neal October 27, 2006

Congratulations on a well deserved finalist Donna #3507908

Emile Abbott October 27, 2006

Just to cute and also great for Halloween. Congratulations, Donna. #3509231

Emile Abbott October 27, 2006

Just to cute and also great for Halloween. Congratulations, Donna. #3509238

Cyn Valentine October 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna!! #3509253

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 27, 2006

Thanks again to all of you!!! What a great inspiration, hearing from an OUTSTANDING group of photographers!!! I appreciate it so very much, and wish all of you the best!! #3509404

RC Fritz October 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist! #3509465

Sue L. Cullumber October 27, 2006

Donna, What a fun shot - this would make a great halloween post-card! congrats! #3509843

Deborah Sandidge October 27, 2006

Very creative Donna - congratulations! #3510647

Connie J. Bagot October 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna----and best of luck in the next round! #3511579

Jill Odice October 27, 2006

This blck cat will be good luck for you :-) Congrats Donna!!! #3511938

Nancy L. Green October 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna on a wonderful finalist!! <>< #3512283

Lorraine A. Cook October 27, 2006

Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Donna#3512357

Marilyn K. Lincecum October 27, 2006

Congratulations again Donna !! Love this one, it is very cool and creative. #3512434

Stanley J. Contrades October 27, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS again, Donna! Very creative Finalist! Good luck in the next judging!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3512497

Tammy Scott October 28, 2006

Very cool and creative finalist - congratulations #3512960

Terry R. Hatfield October 28, 2006

What A Super Pose Donna;-) Congrats Once Again!! #3513882

Jim Kinnunen October 28, 2006

Congratulations on this very unique presentation, Donna...I love this one!!!:) #3514224

Debbie Fleri October 28, 2006

Congratulations,,,Awesome shot...Very neat idea...: ) I like the photo also where you showed us your model coming out from behind the screen...Very neat...: ) #3514534

Stephen Zacker October 28, 2006

Cool image and bg. Congratulations #3515163

Phillip R. Connolly October 28, 2006

Donna, this is what I call being in the right place at the right time and being prepared!! What a great capture and a deserved finalist. We are sure to see it appear in the next round! Congratulations.

Phil #3515922

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 28, 2006

You have all been so kind, thanks so much!!! I appreciate all the support and congratulatory wishes!!! #3515979

Sharon Day October 28, 2006

Delightful image, Donna!!! Congratulations again! #3516142

Ross Throndson October 30, 2006

Big Congratulations, Donna, on this Fantastic Finalist...Sorry I'm so late...We've had No Power, Water or Internet over here....everything keeps going out....Anyway, Congratulations again!! :^) #3522952

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 30, 2006

Thank you Sharon and Ross very much!! #3523802

Susie Peek-Swint November 27, 2006

Many congrats on your finalist and POTD Donna ~ well done! #3635617

Su Sana E. P November 27, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderfu; POTd, Donna!! #3635627

Darryl Wilkinson November 27, 2006

Very cool and creative, Donna. Comgratulations on your POTD!! #3635641

Evy Johansen November 27, 2006

Cool image, Donna! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD!! #3635643

Stanley J. Contrades November 27, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, Donna, on your image being doubly recognized!! Very well done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3635719

Kenneth Mucke November 27, 2006

Congrats Donna on your POTD...way to go #3635727

Paul Michko November 27, 2006

Congratulation on a fantastic POTD, Donna. #3635753

Kate Jackson November 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna on this most original POTD! #3635762

Laurence Saliba November 27, 2006

I always loved this Donna!!! Congrats again!!! #3635787

Michelle R. Kovach November 27, 2006

Congrats on your finalist & POTD Donna! #3635945

Bill Wyatt November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD, Donna! #3635948

Joy Rector November 27, 2006

congrats on the POTD #3636135

Ken Smith November 27, 2006

Donna, congrats on your POTD!! Very unique! #3636230

Ross Throndson November 27, 2006

Congratulations, Donna, on this Beautiful & Creative POTD!!! :^) #3636294

Sylvia Rossler November 27, 2006

Big congrats on your POTD Donna :O) #3636455

Ronald F. Fischer November 27, 2006

Congratulations, Donna, on your POTD! #3636465

Laura Clay-Ballard November 27, 2006

congrats on your potd! #3636573

Lynne Morris November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD Donna, a wonderful image! #3636582

Jenny D November 27, 2006

Congratulations on this cute POTD! #3636586

Cesar J. La Rosa November 27, 2006

It's great to see this beautiful photograph again! Congratulations on your POTD, Donna!!! #3636602

Karen Engelbreth November 27, 2006

Big congrats on your POTD, Donna! #3636644

Noel Baebler November 27, 2006

Huzzah on you Photo of the Day, Donna! Fantastic kitty shadow! #3636709

Linda Proctor November 27, 2006

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist and POTD Donna!! #3636872

Terry L. Ellis November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist and POTD, Donna! It is a beautifully creative piece! How did I miss this? Forgive me, please! #3637018

eileen bedford November 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna your finalist and POTD...

#3637080

Kaye Burazin November 27, 2006

Potd honors to you Donna. Good job and congrats! #3637161

Helen N. McHugh November 27, 2006

Just an amazing capture, Donna! So creative!! Congratulations on this unique finalist & POTD!!!! #3637372

Tamara K. Walker November 27, 2006

Congratulations on the well deserved POTD. #3637442

Nancy Donnell November 27, 2006

Very clever image Donna, and you have such a great eye. Congratulations! #3637539

Deborah Sandidge November 27, 2006

Creative composition Donna - congratulations on your POTD!! #3637588

Kathleen R. Struckle November 27, 2006

Congrats on you awesome POTD and finalist. #3637737

Sam Britt November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD, Donna! #3637797

Mary N C. Taitt November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist and POTD! FUN capture! :-D #3637818

Leonard Pierce November 27, 2006

Congratulations on a very well deserved Finalist and POTD Donna!! #3637849

Colleen Farrell November 27, 2006

Donna, I think you had this as your mini-pic for awhile? I loved it then but didn't see the texture until today when it was posted as POTD. The texture of the blanket adds even more "oomph" to a terrific image--so simple, so effective! Congratulations! #3638303

John V. Roscich November 27, 2006

CONGRATS DONNA
JOHN #3638556

Jenny Bosmans November 27, 2006

Congratulations on the POTD as well, Donna! :) #3638591

November 27, 2006

That's a very classy picture! #3639033

Amy JACKSON November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD, Donna!! #3639133

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 27, 2006

I am truly honored!!! Thanks to all of you for making my day!! Also, thanks to the BetterPhoto site and the judges for selecting this as a Photo of the Day.

A special thanks to my daughter Beckie for her help with keeping our cat entertained. And of course to the star himself SHADOW, an awesome cat!!!

I appreciate all of your congratulatory wishes and OUTSTANDING comments!! THANKS!!! #3639266

Sharon Day November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your POTD, Donna!!! Very creative and well done! #3639473

Stephen Zacker November 27, 2006

Congratulations #3639758

RC Fritz November 27, 2006

Congratulations again, Donna! #3639786

William C. Raco November 27, 2006

Congratulations on the finalist and the POTD recognition, Donna!

Bill #3639831

Mary K. Robison November 27, 2006

This is a wonderful, deserving POTD, Donna!
Congratulations! #3639858

Allan L. Dy November 27, 2006

Absolute winner here Donna! Congratulations. #3640847

Darren K. Fisher November 28, 2006

Way to go Donna, congrats on finalist and your POTD. #3642498

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 28, 2006

Thanks again to each and everyone of you! Your support is AWESOME and I appreciate it!! #3643189

Mary Clarke November 28, 2006

Congratulations on POTD Donna, great image #3643692

Emile Abbott November 30, 2006

Super congratulation, Donna. #3651257

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 30, 2006

Thank you Mary and Emile!! #3651400

Jill Flynn December 06, 2006

Hi Donna. A belated congratulations on this very creative and terrific POTD! #3675564

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 07, 2006

Thank you very much Jill!! #3676008

Michael Garth January 07, 2007

Hi Donna.

Another belated yet deserved congratulations. Just a wonderful capture here.

~mike #3791541

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 07, 2007

Thank you Mike, I really appreciate your great compliment and congratulatory wishes. I thought I'd give this image another try in the contest and resubmitted it yesterday! #3792172

Faisal Almalki August 08, 2007

Fantastic capture! Love the idea and colors. another belated congrats. Well done. #4619015

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 08, 2007

Thank you Faisal, I truly appreciate your great compliments! #4620271

Lynn Haack September 12, 2007

Donna, What a fun and inventive image! I love the drama, color and the texture....excellent! Congrats on this winner! lynn #4782663

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 12, 2007

Thanks Lynn, I felt lucky to get this capture. I appreciate you taking the time to view my gallery! #4783151

Vicki L. Filippin November 07, 2007

This is SUCH an amazing image, Donna...truly remarkable with well deserved recognition. #5042731

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 16, 2008

Thanks Vicki! #5650631

Amanda Chapman May 17, 2008

i may have already commented on this before but it's worthy a second comment!!!

Outstanding!!! Congrats on the POTD :) #5935801

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 17, 2008

Thanks so very much Amanda!!! I truly appreciate your gallery visit! #5936307

Kathleen K. Parker August 29, 2008

This is one of my favorite images! Love it. How clever, Donna!
kk #6384384

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 10, 2009

Thanks KK! #7011303

Audrey K. Kanekoa-Madrid February 09, 2009

Wonderful image!! #7146797

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