Sentinel
Uploaded: October 22, 2002 12:17:45
Guarding the backyard against intruders of all kinds.
Carol Engstrom May 26, 2019
Thanks Lorraine. She certainly seemed to be on the lookout for something. She stayed like that for quite a while. This was actually in color, but I thought it was more effective in B&W. #18724Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
BW is surely effective here. I'd (for my taste) raise the contrast a tiny bit in PS. But you know, tastes are different, would be boring on this planet otherwise.Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019
For a minute I thought it was standing in the tree..then I saw the fence. Quite a little old guard! #18774Carol Engstrom May 26, 2019
Thanks Martin, birdie, and Carolyn! Martin--I don't think she would be a very reliable guard for your fish. She probably wouldn't let anyone else have them though.Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019
Wow! I couldn't see the branch she is standing on, so figured it must be the fence she was on. She is brave!! #18778Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019
Very cool B&W image Carol. I like it alot. #18930Carol Engstrom May 26, 2019
Thanks Heather! #18935Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019
Black and white was a perfect choice for this shot Carol. It really makes the cat stand out! I'll remember to keep my squirrel away from your place! #19186Carol Engstrom May 26, 2019
Yes you better keep the squirrel away--although I was amazed to see one come up to the back door a few days ago. The cats must have all been taking a siesta. Mice, squirrels, gophers, lizards, and even careless birds have a short lifespan at out house. #19236Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Awesome shot Carol! You've captured her "focused" look perfectly - it's great in b&w!Cathy :) #33390
Kelly Abernathy April 08, 2004
Great shot -K #469135Carol Engstrom April 08, 2004
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