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Zoe

© Rona L. Schwarz

Zoe

Uploaded: November 04, 2010

Description

1/60s @ f/3.5, ISO 500, 24-70mm @ 66mm. Hand-held, natural light. (Animals)
Zoe is a 6-year-old blue Burmese who just recently had a birthday,on Halloween in fact! Blue Burms are diluted sables (very dark brown). She is a little imp although here she looks a little sleepy. Her favorite game is fetch - she loves to retrieve balls and toys that I throw to her and she will bring them back to me begging for more. She and her sister, Sascha, make quite a pair. I haven't shot either of them in several years now (I overdosed when they were kittens) but I happened to be in the bedroom with a camera.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 66.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 04, 2010

Beautiful cat. Would love to see her sister as well. #1324131

Michelle Alton November 05, 2010

Rona, I definitely need a cat like this. She is almost other-worldly with those slanty golden eyes. I love the soft look and her color is portrayed so beautifully. #9015269

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 05, 2010

She is a very beautiful cat ! Love the eyes, focus, tones, dof & expression! Sounds like they bring a lot of joy to you home,Rona! #9015868

Renata Gusciora November 05, 2010

Aww..so cute,I love it!Fabulous portrait and lovely focus,Rona!Sweet!:-) #9016801

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 05, 2010

Been out of touch for awhile but I'm back!! What a gorgeous kitty, Rona! Your DOF is ooutstanding! Purrfect for Zoe! #9016822

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 05, 2010

Wow! Look at that LOOK! LOL! Gotta love it! This is really terrific Rona. Great DDR work here, too.

Thanks for the sweet things you said to me for my birthday. You are a very special lady with a big heart!

-Laura :) #9016836

Rona L. Schwarz November 05, 2010

Thanks Sherran, Michelle, Paddy, Renata, Kathy and Laura for such lovely comments about Zoe! I will definitely post more and also of Sascha as well. #9016849

Patti Coblentz November 05, 2010

She's so pretty, Rona...I hope you will go through a new series of your cats...how beautifully she photographs...those eyes! Lovely!!! #9016862

Steve M. Harrington November 05, 2010

I like this image very much, Rona. The way she blends into the background is particularly nice.
Steve #9016985

Ellen Hodges November 06, 2010

Zoe is a gorgeous little friend, Rona!!! The composition and dof is truly OUTSTANDING and sooooo BEAUTIFUL! Lovely image!!! #9017184

Karen Celella November 06, 2010

Wonderful work in giving Zoe's portrait a special feel, Rona! #9017444

Leslie McLain level-classic November 06, 2010

Beautiful capture and cat, Rona. Love the expression and those eyes. #9017855

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 06, 2010

I think I'm in love...what a beautiful creature - just the most remarkable eyes! I never knew Burmese came in anything but dark sable brown...oh, she's incredibly lovely, Rona...more, more, please!!!!!!! #9018279

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 06, 2010

(Forgot to mention - Fav'd!) P.S. Sascha MUST have her debut on BP, as well...drag out the camera and track her down, Rona! :) :) #9018284

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 07, 2010

Zoe sure is a beauty, Rona! And you've captured her so well! Awesome work! #9019967

Rona L. Schwarz November 07, 2010

Well, thank you all so very much! Zoe thanks you too; she is sitting here right beside me in front of my monitor as I type this! #9020041

Mitch Spence level-classic November 08, 2010

Love the shot, Rona. The soft vignette is just right to highlight the wonderful eyes against the light, plush fur. #9020995

Rona L. Schwarz November 08, 2010

Thank you very much for stopping by, Mitch, and for those lovely comments. I never expected such a marvelous response to this image - I guess I have become habituated to Zoe's cuteness and beauty even though I live with her every day. #9021176

Debra R. Harder November 08, 2010

Zoe is a beauty for sure, Rona!! Love those eyes against the sable coat. Fabulous lighting and framing too!! Deb #9021271

Carol Eade level-addict November 10, 2010

What a beautiful cat and portrait, Rona, and love her golden eyes! #9026529

Rona L. Schwarz November 16, 2010

Thank you Deb and Carol! #9043849

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