Tempting Fate [Cute & Funny Pictures of Animals]
Uploaded: January 04, 2012 05:04:28 | Entered: November 22, 2014 20:11:44
...and Living Dangerously... :) Found this sweetly sleeping little bundle of fur at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm in Stonewall, TX completely oblivious to the fact that he was being scrutinized by the barnyard rooster...
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Tammy M. Anderson January 04, 2012
Outstanding capture. Love the lighting. You were at the right placeand time to catch this unique couple. #1434262Carol Flisak January 04, 2012
Excellent capture, Val... wonderful light, comp and timing! #9901347Jack Gaskin January 04, 2012
GREAT CATCHJack #9901359
Anita Hogue January 04, 2012
What a cool find and I love your light and composition!Mary Timman January 04, 2012
So pretty. Love the tones, softness and texture. I can't believe he's just sleeping though, I have a feeling someone is going to be in trouble soon. #9901375Inge Linden January 04, 2012
Stunning capture-wonderful light&comp. #9901446Robert R. Goodman January 04, 2012
Hi Valarie,Happy New Year my friend.LOL!!Sure is one brave Rooster,I bet the other Chickens dared him to do it.Beautiful capture,nice to see a post!!! #9901452Monnie Ryan January 04, 2012
Fabulous find beautifully captured, Val! Happy New Year to you, too!! #9901468Karen Slagle January 04, 2012
Too cool, Val. #9901491Jeff Robinson January 04, 2012
Outstanding capture of them Val - 2 subjects that you would not expect to see together! Happy New Year! #9901561JO ANN CLEVELAND January 04, 2012
What a fantastic capture, I think they must be dear friends! :-)Love it Val!
jo ann c. #9901587
Don Christiana January 04, 2012
Val, this is a wonderful capture. The photo tells a story all by its self. I hope you have a great day...and a fantastic 2012. #9901609Rony Sagy January 04, 2012
Oh, what a find. Fantastic capture with such dreamy beautiful light and colors. Happy New Year Val. #9901690Gord MacEachern January 04, 2012
Love this Val, this has to really go places. A most incredible image topped off with a wee touch of humour!!!! #9901697Shirley A. Kinney January 04, 2012
Just too cute, Val. #9901791Freddy Bland January 04, 2012
Fantabulous capture, Val! Is that a word? Well, to me it most definitely is in this case! A delightful story-telling image that you've captured with awesome details, lighting and composition! I expect we will definitely be seeing this one again, my Texas friend!! #9902190Neal D. Hatcher January 04, 2012
Fantastic capture-Isn,t that farm a neat place-I,ve been there and loved itPatricia Seidler January 04, 2012
Beautifully captured Valerie.Happy New Year to you too! #9902282
Lorna Shutter January 04, 2012
Hey Ms. U.S.A.! It's so good to see a new post from you! Hope you had a great holiday! This image is fabulous!!! The kitty is adorable ... and the chicken/rooster? looking over its shoulder is priceless! What an awesome capture! Love the play of light and shadows and the dreamy look it gives! This one's a fave for me ... and a Winner in MY book, my friend! Excellent work, Ms. Val! :) #9902348R. J. Laudenbacher January 04, 2012
Look who is calling who LM, Val! LOL The unusual chicken and cat combination together is fantastic and then your light on it makes it that much more wonderful. Great work LMjr! LOL #9902500Kathy Salerni January 04, 2012
I love everything about this shot, Val! Right place, right time, perfect comp and the the soft light! #9902541Michelle Alton January 04, 2012
It's collecting Faves like crazy, Val. What a magnificent work of artistry. Maybe even a GP award! #9902559Carol Eade January 04, 2012
Oh, that's a fabulous capture, Val, and love the light! Happy new year to you, too! #9902595Tammy Espino January 04, 2012
You made me smile, this has winner written all over it:)Douglas Pignet January 05, 2012
lovely capture with wonderful colors and comp...nicely done #9903010Ellen Hodges January 05, 2012
Awesome detail and fabulous find, Val!!! Incredibly gorgeous!!! Hope you are all well!! Tell your Mom, one of my clients won a 2012 Ford Escape at a casino raffle on New Year's Eve!!! Hope that your Mom is next!! #9903444Val Feldman January 05, 2012
Thanks everyone - appreciate your comments much! #9903506Emile Abbott January 05, 2012
Hi Val and Happy New Year my friend. Awesome eye, timing and capture of not something you see often. Cute and patient Kitty and curious rooster well composed by your expert eye. #9904176Mary Dimitriw January 06, 2012
Outstanding find and capture Miss Val! Hope you had a Happy New Year! #9905539Julie Burnett January 06, 2012
I envy you finding this unusual scenario, Val, this had to be a hoot! Exceptional lighting and treatment to boot!! Just fabulous!! #9905552Val Feldman January 06, 2012
Thanks Doc, Mary and Julie - appreciate your stopping by! Have a great day! #9905813Patrick Rouzes January 06, 2012
A unique & beautifu image with lovely lighting, tones, colors, setting, & timing here, Val! Extremely well done, indeed!A Very Happy New Year to you, my friend! #9906371
Terry Cervi January 06, 2012
I love the dreamy quality this beautiful photo has, Ms. V! Happy New Year!! #9906524Heather Loewenhardt January 07, 2012
What a wonderful composition with such great lighting and shadow work. #9906748Carol L. Fowler January 07, 2012
Wonderful interaction (At least by one of the subjects!) Hope the rooster didn't interrupt that cat nap! #9907744Lorna Shutter January 07, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP, Ms. Val!!! See, the cat's friend is dancing with me! Ha! Ha! Now on to the next round! :) #9907777Nadia Paul January 07, 2012
The dappled lighting really enhances this wonderful scene Val - beautifully taken and presented my friend! #9907847Julianne Bradford January 07, 2012
What a fabulous whimsical capture with amazing lighting Valarie! This is a winner in my book! #9908245Dayna Cain January 17, 2012
This is AWESOME Val! #9925595Phyllis H. Burchett January 18, 2012
This is fabulous Val, everything about it....L O V E it! #9927120Irene Colling January 18, 2012
Outstanding presentation of this captivating scene.Great work Val. #9927481
Karen Bacon January 21, 2012
You captured such outstanding light and unique situation here Val! Only a true photographer can do this-and you have!Good luck with this, we will see this again! #9934140Stephen Zacker February 13, 2012
Magical. Love that light and the moment you captured #9980105Val Feldman February 21, 2012
Thanks so much everyone!! :) :) #9994631Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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