Photography Contests - How to Win Big!

Kathleen Clemons 10/1/2002 8:03:33 AM

Oh Carolyn!!! This may be your best cat shot yet! The reflection, perspective, composition... I just love it!!!!!!!!!!!! #10058

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/1/2002 8:09:48 AM

Thanks, Kathleen!! She does this a lot, and I have been trying to sneak up on her for a long time. Finally managed to get a couple shots yesterday and this was the best of them, I thought. #16213

Dave B. Ventimiglia 10/1/2002 10:18:27 AM

That's hilarious - the title you gave it makes it 10x more funny too :) #16221

Lianne E. Cook 10/1/2002 11:03:16 AM

LOL! I don't think i've seen all your cat shots but this is definitely my favorite one! you outta do a book ;o) #16225

Damian P. Gadal 10/1/2002 11:06:35 AM

Great Carolyn! #16226

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/1/2002 11:23:53 AM

Thanks you all! Appreciate the comments.
#16231

Linda Slater 10/1/2002 4:00:25 PM

I agree to evrything above this is a great shot Carolyn. #16247

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/1/2002 5:51:17 PM

Thanks, Linda..Love the comments! #16261

Heather K. McFarland 10/2/2002 9:05:25 PM

Wondeful and whimsical Carolyn. I love it! #16363

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/3/2002 6:10:32 AM

Thanks, Heather. The poor girl is going to be out of commission for a day or two. She has to go to the vet and get spayed... #16384

Donna R. Moratelli 10/4/2002 5:22:24 AM

GRRREAT PICTURE Carolyn!!!! #16465

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/4/2002 6:19:42 AM

Thanks, my dear..She is not a happy camper today. Still waking up from the anesthetic..Still had the energy to give me a "bath", though.. #16466

Donna R. Moratelli 10/4/2002 5:34:35 PM

OH, the poor thing. I hope she's OK> She'll thank you later on in life by being a mellower companion! #16507

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/4/2002 7:16:38 PM

Now she's tearing at her stitches so I had to go get her one of those collars to keep her from biting..Boo came unglued when he saw her in the collar. Doesn't recognize her I guess, so he's locked in the den and her in the living room so I can watch her..Oh joy..this is gonna be fun.. #16510

Bob Fowler 10/7/2002 7:06:00 PM

Hi Carolyn,

I'm a "cat person" and always enjoy a good, unusual cat photo. I like your choice of camera position. Had you shot this from a higher angle, you would have lost a lot of the subtle effect you've captured so well, the stretched form of the cat's body. The high aspect ratio crop really works well in this shot. Your placement of the window sill on the diagonal draws the eye right to the cat. Excellent work! #16743

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/7/2002 7:20:18 PM

Thanks, Bob!! From one cat person to another, they are so much fun! Glad you like the shot! #16748

Donna R. Moratelli 10/7/2002 8:19:52 PM

Bob, Doen't she look like mine? #16757

Bob Fowler 10/7/2002 9:45:59 PM

Donna... Sure, other than the fact that your cat weighs 18 pounds... Hehehehehe

She actually looks a lot like my Chessie... #16775

Damian P. Gadal 10/8/2002 11:20:01 AM

I've always wondered if the radar-dish collars cause animals to pick-up TV & Radio transmissions... #16811

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/8/2002 11:46:04 AM

You think? Maybe that's why they are purring the theme from the Sopranos! #16813

Donna R. Moratelli 10/8/2002 4:19:58 PM

Carolyn, That's possible... It may be why my cat has been threatening to whack me if I don't give him extra cans of food... Bob, He was 20 pounds the last time that I weighed him.(common markings)duh... .Damian, I have heard stories that people with braces can pick up radio sigals so if that is true, why not the collars? Great shot BTW, Carolyn. How's it going with the new stuff?
#16852

Bob Fowler 10/8/2002 5:42:20 PM

20 pounds? Does your cat go "Moooo".... #16858

Damian P. Gadal 10/8/2002 6:02:37 PM

LOL - I should teach my cat that one... He's over 20 pounds. #16862

Donna R. Moratelli 10/8/2002 6:54:24 PM

Good for you Damian. At least we know how to take care of of the basic needS of our Pets. Some breeds are hearty and need food once in a while. Bob, Your six cats must weigh 10 pounds all put together. Do you cats go SQUEEEEEEEK?... #16869

Bob Fowler 10/8/2002 7:01:48 PM

Awww, Donna, You KNOW that the 5 persians have at LEAST 20 pounds of just HAIR! :-) #16871

Donna R. Moratelli 10/8/2002 9:04:31 PM

Bob, You saw me pick up Tut with my pinky finger and he is the biggest and strongest. Got ya! #16878

Bob Fowler 10/8/2002 9:18:36 PM

Bzzzzt! Tut weighs 7 pounds, Trinket weighs 10, Chesapeake weighs 13, Guinevere weighs 7.5, Hershey weighs 6.5, and Cassandra weighs about 4. Keep in mind, Tut is a very old and somewhat frail kitty... #16881

Donna R. Moratelli 10/9/2002 7:27:14 AM

Carolyn, Sorry about all of this small talk on your space! #16930

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/9/2002 8:35:27 AM

Keep it up! I'm loving it.. #16933

Donna R. Moratelli 10/9/2002 9:09:17 AM

Hey Bob, I think that scale of yours is wrong. Carolyn, What are your thoughts on raising a healthy cat. How big was Mr.Piggy. He was a cat, not a mouse!!Right??? #16935

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/9/2002 9:29:42 AM

Mr. Piggy was a bubba when we got him! He was huge!!! After he got old, he lost a whole lot of weight. Boo is probably about 12 pounds, and Ally is maybe 2 or 3..She's still a tiny tot. My cats usually are on the heavy side. #16937

Marie-H RALETZ

Hello, Carolyn!
I thoroughly enjoyed the hilarious thread above!!!
It seems cat lovers are also endowed with an exceptional sense of humour!
For the technical critique of your photo, I’ll give 3 thumbs up (ha ha) to Bob…
Nothing to add to that. He said it all!!!
Now is your kitty inspecting for DUST or for FLIES?????
Thanks for sharing this funny scene!
#19167

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Whatever she was looking for, she didn't find it, she's still looking up there..When she gets taller, maybe she will let me know what she finds...not that there wouldn't be dust or even an occasional fly up there..anything's possible.. #19196

Marie-H RALETZ

Yes, sure!!! Please keep me informed...lol #19203

Jeff Dykes

Congrats on your fine win Carolyn.

Cheers!! Jeff #22431

Donna R. Moratelli

Congrats to my favorite pet photographer and internet friend! I knew that you could do it again and AGAIN! #22450

Kathleen Clemons

I knew it, I knew it!! Congrats!!!!!!!!! #22451

Marie-H RALETZ

NOT AGAIN !!!!! (lol)
Congratulations & Best wishes...
MH #22452

Jill Battaglia

Congrats! This is adorable!! :-) -Jill B #22549

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Thanks, Jeff, Kathleen, Jill, Marie-Helene..I appreciate the support! And Donna, you outshine us all!! I'll e-mail you later. #22588

Wolfgang Dolak

Congratulations! A good one!
birdie #22591

Stephanie Adams

CONGRATS CAROLYN!!! Way to go! :O) #22604

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Thanks,birdie and Steph!!!! #22613

Donna R. Moratelli

RIGHT ON CAROLYN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #22648

Donna R. Moratelli

Carolyn, We have to figure out a way that you can make some cash at this! You are getting better and better and better. The angles and expressions are awsome! I can't wait to see what you come up with next! I am sooooo proud of you..Remember that first win with the shadow? Look how far you have come.. #22660

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Sure,heck, pay me! haha.. Who cares? I just do it for the love of it and to talk to all you great people!! Donna, I get inspiration from you guys. Remember that first cat shadow was an idea I got from a shadow picture of yours. So copy-catting works! haha.. #22669

Shelley Sanders

Congrats Carolyn, this is a great "caught in the act" action shot! #22800

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Thanks, Shelley! She is an evil doer for sure! haha. #22817

Linda Slater

Congrats Carolyn allways makes me smile this one. #22822

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Thanks, Linda..she's a bundle of laughs, especially when she's trying to lick your eyes open at 3AM.. #22834

Heather K. McFarland

Congrats again Carolyn! Such a special shot!

Heather #22953

Cathy M. Gromball

Congratulations Carolyn! Great shot - sooo cute!!!

Cathy :) #22995

Dolores Neilson

Another winner! I am impressed with you...as limited as you are, you always find subject matter and win! Nice work! #23318

Carolyn M. Fletcher

Thanks, for wading through all this small talk to make a comment! It's not easy!! haha. #23321

Jimmy Wen

congrats again Carolyn! I like this stratched modle too. #23728

Mary K. Robison 10/13/2003 2:53:47 PM

Carolyn ~ So much fun finding this in the "by category (cats)" gallery area...Cute photo with a very cool reflection, and you all had quite a chat about "le chat" back then! :-) Good luck this week on your entries! #230948

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/13/2003 2:55:54 PM

Thanks Mary. That was Ally when she was smaller. She still does that almost every day. #230951

Ellen L. Zaslaw 6/6/2004 3:56:16 AM

Wonderful ! As are many of your gallery ! #579752

Carolyn M. Fletcher 6/6/2004 4:20:44 AM

Thanks Ellen!! I appreciate that!!! #579792

jean ray 10/10/2004 11:19:36 AM

This is such a wonderful shot, I can't believe it wasn't a winner! It certainly is in my book! But, that doesn't win you any cool prizes! I've been looking at your gallery and really enjoy your work. #833601

Carolyn M. Fletcher 10/10/2004 11:35:02 AM

Thanks Jean. You really went back a ways to dig this one out. #833620

Laura Clay-Ballard 5/8/2005 6:00:47 AM

so typical of a kitty cat.
I love this one! #1330223

Carolyn M. Fletcher 5/8/2005 6:53:39 AM

Thanks Laura. I would have put it back through for this month's theme, but it's such low resolution, I decided I better not. This was shot with my old 1.6 MP camera. (I didn't know any better). #1330497

Jill Odice 1/29/2006 7:30:02 PM

This is so sweet! #2353956

Mary E. Heinz 9/3/2007 6:30:01 PM

Carolyn, this is so neat...is it all window light/ beautiful light...just darling ... #4742431

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