~LOLLIPOP~

© Amanda Chapman

~LOLLIPOP~

Uploaded: September 19, 2007 04:28:15

Description



This adorable kitty showed up on my doorstep yesterday :)
Someone must have told him I was a photographer
because he showed up ready to pose!
You will definitely be seeing more
of this little guy!


Comments

September 19, 2007

What a Shot! Congratulations on this one---look at the detail, down to the little tongue hairs. Anxious to see more of him. #741832

Chris Ebben September 19, 2007

So he's a keeper then!!!?? Not many that show-up here ever seem to leave, actually I can think of any... Very good title, great close up, well taken=^..^= #4810703

Lynne Morris September 19, 2007

Awe this is so cute Amanda, what a fantastic fun portrait! #4810727

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 19, 2007

Perfect!!! I love it!!! #4810749

Jessica Jenney September 19, 2007

This is going in my favorites, Amanda! Wonderful and funny! Can't wait to see more! #4810773

Emily E. Bem September 19, 2007

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!
What perfect timimg...and LIGHT! #4810793

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 19, 2007

Adorable! Cute title too ! #4810798

Shirley Sicurello level-classic September 19, 2007

Sweet, sweet shot of this very cute kitty. Look forward to more. #4810879

Emily Geddes September 19, 2007

Love this - perfect title, timing, lighting, clarity and details. I'm sure pet related ad agencies would love it too! Thanks for sharing, it made me smile.
Emily #4810908

Christopher Jamison September 19, 2007

i LOVE how you make the 'ordinary'...'EXTRA-ordinary'! whatever it is that you do in post processing (and I'd love to have HALF of your skill there), it works...and works REALLY well! #4810929

Shannon D. Miller September 19, 2007

Ohhhh....LOVE THIS Amanda, excellent POV just magnificent detail and lighting! Beautiful! Shannon~ #4810961

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 19, 2007

This is just so cute Amanda, great timing and presentation...Dominick #4810977

Bill Wyatt September 19, 2007

He is just too cute! Terrific pov Amanda! #4810991

Erin Appelbaum September 19, 2007

Excellent timing and pov, Amanda. Peter #4811040

Jim Britt September 19, 2007

Hah..Kitty bliss. Great job. Nice shot. #4811302

Melissa Malisia September 19, 2007

This is too cute Amanda! GREAT work! #4811315

Kimi A. Phillips September 19, 2007

Looks like he found a home (and it looks like it will be a good match)! Super cute shot! #4811985

Jennifer L. Alder September 19, 2007

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Girl, you CRACK me up with your animal images-- they are SO so cool!
I was getting ready to work with my cat this month, too-- maybe in a few days

This is so unique-- a winner!
:) #4812076

Angie Sidles level-classic September 19, 2007

Oh wow, what perfect timing. This is too good and it DOES look like a lollipop..LOL! Great job. Can't wait to see more of him. Makes me want to go out and look for strays! :) #4812205

Amanda Chapman September 19, 2007

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!
I tell...this cat was like a godsend...lol

I've been needing new inspiration!!! #4812708

kurt Anderson September 19, 2007

Very cute capture,and excellent detail!Looks like you two are going to be buds,thats cool. #4813065

Michelle L. Frick September 19, 2007

AWESOME Amanda - love the tongue licking action - incredible timing on your part. Hope the kitty brings you loads of smiles!! #4813332

Sam Britt September 19, 2007

How cute, Amanda! Great timing, perfect title. I'm glad this little guy found a home. #4813439

Melissa A. McDonald September 19, 2007

How lucky are you...this little guy is too cute! Great capture!!!! #4813455

Melissa Olsen September 19, 2007

SOOOOO good Amanda!! #4813475

Kelly A. Gooch September 19, 2007

Great job Amanda cute, cute, cute!!! #4814088

September 19, 2007

Amanda this is so cute. I don't know how you managed to get this shot but its just wonderful! #4814139

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 19, 2007

oh boy he's soooooo cute!!!!!!!!!! spectacular capture and great timing!!! #4814258

Elizabeth R. G September 19, 2007

oh my...how cute! It really does look like a lollipop! Great capture Amanda!!! #4814319

Tarun Bose September 20, 2007

Awsome capture. Perfect timing to capture such a beautiful moment. Well done Amanda. #4814801

Glenn E. Urquhart September 20, 2007

LOL!!!! Excellent catch, Fun and Cute Composition, Amanda!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4814961

Vicki Zoller September 20, 2007

I just laughed when I opened this....
what a great shot!!! Sometimes life just gives us what we need if we are paying attention...so glad you payed attention to this guy!!! This shot just has such a great, smiley feel to it!!! #4816179

Jennifer L. Taranto September 20, 2007

You're new friend/model is adorable!! Love the light & the details on the tongue are amazing!!!! #4816421

Amanda Chapman September 20, 2007

Thanks everyone!!!!
Glad you're enjoying this image as much as I enjoyed taking it!!! #4816978

Michael Umbreit September 20, 2007

Amanda - Excellent capture! Sooooo enjoyable! The thumbnail sure got my attention. - Mike #4818058

Daniella Puente September 24, 2007

Even cats knock your door to take his photos!!! GREAT ONE!!!! superb and very funny :))) #4837369

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe October 01, 2007

How cute! Cool capture Amanda! Wonderful details and lighting! :) Liz #4871269

Angela Azzinnaro October 08, 2007

ADORABLE capture Amanda!!!! GREAT job!!!!! #4899932

Lynn Crawford October 08, 2007

This is so cute Amanda, I just love your title, can't wait to see more from you session with your little visitor :) #4901034

Jennifer L. Alder October 24, 2007

CONGRATS, Amanda!!!!!!!!
I knew it
:) #4974320

Michelle L. Frick October 24, 2007

I knew we'd see this one again! I expect it to go GOLD before all is said and done. It's just too perfect!! Congratulations Amanda! #4974771

Angie Sidles level-classic October 24, 2007

Yep, I think this one is going to keep movin' on up! :) Congrats girl!! #4975080

Sylvia Rossler October 24, 2007

Big congrats on your beautiful finalist Amanda :O) #4975344

October 24, 2007

Congratulations Amanda ! #4975380

Colleen Farrell October 24, 2007

Darling photo, Amanda! I love everything about it, but especially the lighting! Terrific work--congratulations on your finalist! #4975527

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 24, 2007

Terrific image Amanda - congrats on your finalist! #4975852

C A October 24, 2007

Congrats on this beautifull photo!! #4976130

Cyn Valentine October 25, 2007

Congratulations AManda!! #4977208

Shannon D. Miller October 25, 2007

YAY!!! Love this picture! Congratulations Amanda! Shannon~ #4977374

Joan Kocak October 25, 2007

ADORABLE!!!! CONGRATS Amanda! #4977469

Michael Umbreit October 25, 2007

Amanda - Congratulations! - Mike #4977481

Anna Diederich October 25, 2007

Congratulations on your adorable finalist! #4977653

Vicki Zoller October 25, 2007

HA!!! Glad to see this in the finals...it made me smile the first time ...it made me smile again today and I think I'll be smiling in the near future too!!! #4977880

Cynthia L. Deters October 25, 2007

This is adorable! Congrats! Love it! #4977967

Erin Appelbaum October 25, 2007

Thought I'd see this one again. Cograts Amanda. Peter #4977978

Glenn E. Urquhart October 25, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your Award, Amanda!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4978134

Cheryl E. Molennor October 25, 2007

LOVE it! Congratulations! #4978202

Melissa Malisia October 25, 2007

WONDERFUL finalist, Amanda!!! #4978234

Kathy L. Clark October 25, 2007

Congrats Amanda on a well deserved finalist. #4978282

Emily E. Bem October 25, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)))))) #4978329

Amanda Chapman October 25, 2007

THANK YOU!!!!!!
I must say...I am STOKED that this one got selected!! Yippeee!

U GUYS ROCK! #4978678

Melissa Olsen October 25, 2007

Congratulations Amanda!!!! Great job :) #4978699

Daniella Puente October 25, 2007

Great Amanda, this deserves finalist so much!!!! :) #4979664

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 25, 2007

Amanda, congratulations on this fantastic finalist! #4979700

Jennifer L. Taranto October 25, 2007

C o n g r a t s *** #4979899

Sam Britt October 25, 2007

Congratulations, Amanda! #4980554

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 25, 2007

big congrats Amanda!!!!!!!! #4981527

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 26, 2007

Congrats Amanda on this excellent Finalist!! Jeff #4984577

Emily E. Bem October 26, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All my friends are bringing home the gold...WOOO HOOOO!!!!! #4986754

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 26, 2007

Congratulations, Amanda. This is such a great capture--love that it now has a winner's button on it. #4986806

Jessie L. Cole October 26, 2007

Congratsssssssssssssssssssss Woooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooo...! :) #4986887

Michelle L. Frick October 26, 2007

I had a feeling this little guy would bring home the gold!! Pour him some milk and grab the extra vittles! Congratulations Amanda!! #4986891

Susan M. Hembree October 26, 2007

Good going, Amanda! Congratulations on your gold medal! #4986898

Jennifer L. Alder October 26, 2007

AMANDA!!! I KNEW This was a winner, huh? Love it, love it, love it!
WTG, My friend
( I am doing the happy dance for ya ;) ) #4987043

Melissa Olsen October 26, 2007

Yippie!!! Congratulations Amanda, I'm so happy for you!! #4987170

Jessica Jenney October 26, 2007

Congratulations, Amanda on this beautiful winner! #4987204

Amanda Chapman October 26, 2007

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4987318

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 26, 2007

Congratulations, Amanda! A delightful Second Place win! #4987328

Dianna Hauf October 26, 2007

Absolutely adorable! He sure has personality plus! Congratulations Amanda!!!! #4987389

Erin Appelbaum October 26, 2007

Awesome, Amanda. Congratulations. Peter #4987395

Lorri Shane October 26, 2007

Congratulations, Amanda. We sure will be seeing more of this guy--like in the Winner's Circle? A wonderful shot! #4987506

Jeana Clark October 26, 2007


Congratulations on this fantastic winner Amanda!!!
WELL DONE!!!

~J~ #4987510

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe October 26, 2007

BRAVO! FANTASTIC! #4987583

Cyn Valentine October 26, 2007

COngratulations Amanda..great winner! #4987605

Susan Fox October 26, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful winning photo Amanda!!!! (by the way I love your artistic style!) #4987642

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 26, 2007

Congratulations Amanda, great timing on this beautiful winning capture! #4988045

Angie Sidles level-classic October 26, 2007

WTG Amanda! Love this shot. Beautiful work! #4988145

Joan Kocak October 26, 2007

hey girl, CONGRATS on this beauty!!!!! #4988211

eileen bedford October 26, 2007

A BIG Congrats on this cute caputre. WTG #4988273

Evy Johansen level-classic October 26, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Amanda!! #4988520

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar October 26, 2007

Congrats on your fantastic win, Amanda!! #4988797

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 26, 2007

CONGRATS AMANDA ON THIS SPECTACULAR WIN!!! #4988898

Nadya Johnson October 26, 2007

What a capture!! I have more than 13 cats (!) and I can't get a one to pose for me... LOL! Congratulations on your GREAT winner! #4988932

Les Rhoades level-classic October 27, 2007

Congratulations on your GOLD medal win!
........you licked the competition
Les #4989229

Laurie Daily level-deluxe October 27, 2007

Congrats on this great winner, Amanda...sure love this pose! #4989414

Wally Orlowsky October 27, 2007

Congratulations on this fun winner, Amanda! #4989655

Walter Graziano October 27, 2007

Congratulations Amanda, well deserved winner! #4989817

Donna W. Neal October 27, 2007

They say cats pick us, we don't pick them.

Congratulations on a well deserved Winner Amanda #4989959

Kathy L. Clark October 27, 2007

Amanda this just had to be a winner. What a great capture. Congrat, well deserved agian. #4989984

Alison Krylowski October 27, 2007

Congratulations Amanda! This is such an adorable shot! #4990238

Cheryl E. Molennor October 27, 2007

Xcellent win! Congratulations #4991294

Linda Blair October 27, 2007

Congrats...Amanda!!!!! ☺ #4992070

Shannon D. Miller October 27, 2007

Congratulations on your win Amanda!!! So awesome! Shannon~ #4992401

Carol Teal October 27, 2007

Amanda, he is so adorable! I am glad he found a good home. What a great portrait and what perfect timing! Congrats on your win! #4993142

Sharon King October 28, 2007

Great capture and I love the title! Congratulations on your win! #4994076

Sylvia Rossler October 28, 2007

Big Big congrats on your win Amanda !! I really love this shot :O) #4994868

Suzanne L November 01, 2007

Congratulations on your well deserved win! This is absolutely adorable! #5014493

Amanda Chapman November 07, 2007

Thank you all SO SO MUCH! #5040400

November 13, 2007

I LOVE THIS SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so cute and adorable and awesome! :) #5069490

Amanda Chapman November 14, 2007

:)
thank you Kristin!!!!!! #5072926

Patricia Fritsche November 27, 2007

Too cute...built in lollipop..but the expression is fantastic!! Patricia #5135803

Amanda Chapman December 13, 2007

:) Thank you Patricia!!!!!!!! #5203885

Amanda Chapman December 13, 2007

:) Thank you Patricia!!!!!! #5203895

Sandra Schlesinger December 21, 2007

Amazing image, Amanda. Love the cat, the title, the expression,the detail! #5241119

Derek D. Dafoe February 29, 2008

Congrats on the win Amanda!! Great shot!! #5571676

March 22, 2008

It's just the perfect cat photo I have ever seen! I love it! :) #5679001

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