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Retired Mouser

© Val Feldman
Deluxe Website: valfeldmanphotos.com

Retired Mouser

Uploaded: July 22, 2009

Description

Mr. Scooch - He's taking an early retirement. After 15 yrs, he's hanging up his varmint-chasing hat and taking it easy. Nothing to do all day but lounge in the grass, soak up some sun and keep one ear out for the sound of a can of cat food being opened...

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 165.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 22, 2009

That sounds like my cat waiting for the sound of the cat food being opened. Shes not old she weighs 15lbs and likes to eat. LOL. Just like us humans. LOL. He sure is a beauty, Valarie. Like the capture in the grass and the stern expression is great. #1157647

Amy M. Wilson July 22, 2009

Beautiful capture, love the grass fg, colors and exptression, Valarie! #7767396

Monnie Ryan July 22, 2009

I swear they can hear a can opener a mile away! What a sweetie -- hope he brought you some "treats" during his mousing days. Wonderful, well-detailed portrait! #7767502

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 22, 2009

Sounds like what my husband would like to do...minus the cat food lol! Wonderful capture Valarie! #7767594

Howard B. Cheek July 22, 2009

Neat portrait Valarie, love the complimentary green FG/BG that matches those great eyes :) #7767998

Jane E. Kirn July 22, 2009

What a great life for Mr. Scooch! I love this gentle, colorful photo. Great timing on his expression. Good work Valarie. #7768106

Patricia Seidler July 22, 2009

What beautiful eyes and black fur he has and he really looks fantastic "in green". Great lighting and detail Valarie. Congratulations again on three finalists! #7768122

Kathleen Rinker July 22, 2009

Outstanding and beautiful image Valarie, wonderful color and lighting!! #7768171

Eugenio Diaz July 22, 2009

Fabulous image, so sharp and clear...love the color and the composition!
Well done Valarie! #7768190

Liz blahh July 22, 2009

Wonderful image! Retirement? Once a mouser, always a mouser :>) #7768364

July 22, 2009

Beautiful cat portrait,love the color on Mr Scoosh,and the grass realy brings out his beauty,Love this one,Valarie,Congrats on all your beautiful Finalist,beautiful work on all!!! #7768444

Melissa G. Meiselman July 22, 2009

Not only are we thinking cats, but green eyes that match the setting, Valarie!! This is a wonderful shot of this handsome fella with vivid color and fine detail, Valarie!!!

Congratulations on all your finalists!!! #7768539

Martha R. Mazon level-classic July 22, 2009

Fantastic, intense portrait, Valarie! I love the echoed green from eyes to background. #7768586

Margaret R. Barry July 22, 2009

Beautiful capture, Valarie. He seems to be enjoying his retirement! #7768657

Melissa Olsen July 22, 2009

One word: PERFECT! #7768795

Dianna Murphy July 22, 2009

Awesome colors and detail. Congrats to Mr. Scooch on his retirement. #7768950

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 22, 2009

Thanks so much Tammy, Amy, Monnie, Agnes, Howard, Jane, Patricia, Kathleen, Sabrina, Eugenio, Liz, Walter, Melissa G, Martha, Margaret, Melissa O and Dianna for your comments - much appreciated! #7769597

Ann Coates level-classic July 22, 2009

I love this Valarie, looks like our Sela girl except she has a little bit of white on her chest. He would love to live at our house. We have two rats that would keep him entertained in his retirement. You have caught the most wonderful expression here. A fantastic portrait of this black beauty. #7769674

Ruth Grimm July 22, 2009

What a handsome young man HE is, Valarie!!! Love the green of the grass mirrored in his eyes! Gorgeous image! #7770174

Kerry Hill July 22, 2009

Beautiful kitty and capture Valarie, fantastic colours and details!! #7770545

Robert R. Goodman July 22, 2009

Hi Valarie,He sure is a beautiful cat.We have a little one,that seem like she could never get enough food.Beautiful capture,running a little late today.I was out to 1:30 am chosing bolts!!!!!!! #7770562

Gord MacEachern July 22, 2009

Super capture of this beautiful looking cat Valarie, I still would not want to be a mouse in his presence though!! #7770632

Carol Sawyer July 22, 2009

Beautiful portrait, Valarie!! My cat midnight looks just like Scooch!! #7770846

Carol L. Fowler July 22, 2009

Looks like he opened his eyes just enough to make sure you weren't going into the kitchen! #7770987

Maria A. Gonzalez July 22, 2009

Beautiful portrait of this elegant looking cat,Valarie...Amazing eyes and great bg colors to match those incredible eyes.Well done. #7771751

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 23, 2009

Thanks so much Ann, Ruth, Kerry, Bobby, Gord, Carol S, Carol F and Maria for your wonderful comments. Much appreciated! #7774050

Sam Britt July 23, 2009

Great cat portrait, Valarie. Cats are considered Seniors between 7 & 10 years of age. He's overdue for his retirement! #7774368

Julianne Bradford July 23, 2009

Valarie he loves you..you can tell by his loving expression that you captured so well. Love the green grass out to pasture feel to this terrific composition. I love your work and your cats too! #7774981

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 23, 2009

Beautiful black kitty cat, Valarie!!! I have one that looks almost like yours!!! Love the shot!!! :-) k #7775351

Mark Dodge July 23, 2009

Gorgeous cat, Valarie. I love your write up... put's a big smile on my face. The contrast and details in his coat are awesome. Excellent portrait! #7775641

Anita Tykwinski July 24, 2009

Beautiful capture, nice clarity and detail. I have a long haired black cat also, with a very 'split' personality. #7777730

Thomas E. Hinds July 24, 2009

Awesome feline portrait! #7779064

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 25, 2009

Thanks much Sam, Julianne, Kitty, Mark, Anita and Thomas for your comments! :) #7782048

Max Aureli July 28, 2009

Love black cats!!!! Great deep shot!!! #7790415

Marty Straub July 29, 2009

Perfect, Valarie, but something about that look that says he might not be retired yet. If I were a mouse, I'd give him space. #7793755

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 29, 2009

LOL, Marty! You're right...his mousing days may be waning but if he HAD to, he'd probably muster up the energy! Thanks to both you and Max for your wonderful comments! #7794083

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist, Valerie! #7857396

Karen Engelbreth August 17, 2009

Congratulations.... #7857770

Ron McEwan August 17, 2009

Congrats on you well deserved silver Valarie #7858027

Julianne Bradford August 17, 2009

Oh good! So glad to see this wonderful shot get a finalist award Valarie!! #7858060

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009

Congrats, Val! (I don't know, but your own photo thumbnail sort of resembles your cat. Must be true that pets and their owners look like each other after awhile! LOL) #7858107

Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009

I KNEW we'd see this beauty again! A HUGE congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Valarie! #7858157

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 17, 2009

Oh, those eyes, Valarie. Huge congrats on this magnificient finalist. #7858382

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009

Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Valarie! #7858791

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

I'm so pleased to see this one here Valarie. Many congratulations, well done. #7859296

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Valarie! #7859681

Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009

The clarity and details of your images are magnificent, Valarie!! Love this!! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!!!! Deb #7859802

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #7859813

Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this stunning Finalist, Valarie!!! #7860168

Anita Hogue August 18, 2009

A big congratulations Valarie! This is a wonderful portrait! #7861444

Howard B. Cheek August 18, 2009

Congrats Valarie!
Good luck in the next round.. #7861508

Eugenio Diaz August 18, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Valarie! #7862433

Margaret R. Barry August 18, 2009

Congratulations on another fantastic finalist, Valarie! #7862956

Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Valarie! #7863400

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Congratulations Valarie!!! #7864044

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Thanks so much, everyone, for your kind comments and congratulations - I appreciate them more than words can convey...you're all the best!! Val #7864241

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 18, 2009

A fabulous image. Congrats!!!

UB. #7865464

Debra K. Johnson August 19, 2009

Congratulations! #7867430

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 19, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist! Who can resist that face! #7868294

Freddy Bland August 19, 2009

Congratulations, Valarie, to you on this beautiful finalist!! #7868903

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing finalist, Valarie!!! #7869823

Kathy Cline August 19, 2009

ADORABLE VAL
IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS
#7869995

Anne M. Young level-addict August 21, 2009

Congratulations - beautiful finalist! Love the strong colours here! #7876439

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