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Tender Farewell

© Debbra Bailey

Tender Farewell

Uploaded: January 03, 2013

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My niece, Gemma and cat, Oscar :) Taken indoors with natural, studio and external flash lighting.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Debbra Bailey January 03, 2013

I am not really looking for critique on this one, just sharing...

Bean and I did a shoot of our niece, Gemma a little less than two weeks ago. As usual, Oscar invaded the shoot. I have many unplanned pics of him.

Yesterday, Oscar fell through a hole in the loft of our barn and was apparently killed when he landed. Nate found him there. This is incredibly hard for me and the girls, and we are pet people, and Oscar was a pretty cool and involved cat. We just put our other cat to sleep this past summer (he was 18 1/2) and we expected to have Oscar for many more years.

Just now, I was finishing up editing Gemma's shoot and remembered this pic. It will be Oscar's last part of one of my shoots. Honestly, I am having a hard time still doing the two shoots I have this Saturday, although I know I need to.

I keep putting things into perspective. He is a cat. I know that, yet he will most certainly be missed and my heart is really heavy.

Thanks for listening, just wanted to share :) #1506895

Beth Spencer January 03, 2013

Deb, I am so very sorry!!! He may be a cat but he was yours and part of your family!! Our animals help us through a lot and ask so little in return. Just remember the good times and of course you will have the photo shoots he supervised!!

I really do like this picture, your niece is a cutie and this picture just makes me smile. #10497872

Dale Hardin January 03, 2013

Thanks for sharing this with your Phellos family Deb. I'm glad you have this beautifully lit image as a remembrance. #10497944

Brandi K. Mills January 03, 2013

Debbra- I'm so sorry about your cat. I love my animals and understand the sadness you're feeling.
I absolutely LOVE everything about this picture! #10498087

Jeff E Jensen January 03, 2013

Sorry to hear, Deb. #10498253

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 03, 2013

Oh I am so sorry for your loss... Oscar was such a beautiful cat... I loved seeing him in your photos. This is a wonderful photo of Oscar and Gemma... love the clarity and colours. Thinking of you in this difficult time. #10498313

Colette M. Metcalf January 04, 2013

So sorry to hear this!! Wonderful image! #10498463

lisa anderson January 04, 2013

This is a beautiful shot, Deb. I have two cats and they've added so much to my life. I'm very sorry about Oscar. #10498679

Elaine Hessler January 04, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Oscar. It is so hard when they are such a big part of your family. It took me two years to get over the loss of my dog.

It sounds like he had a wonderful life with you. This image is beautiful. #10499276

Debbie E. Payne January 04, 2013

A wonderful image and a good memorial shot of Oscar. Our pets ARE our families. Sampson is getting older and I hope that every time I take his picture that it won't be the last one. He is still in good health but you never know. Elaine, I am sure that it will take me at least that long when he goes.

So sorry to hear about Oscar. I bet you have some beautiful ones of him that we would like to see. #10499657

Peter W. Marks January 05, 2013

Deb, before I scrolled down to your explanation I thought that the title refered to Gemma going home after the holidays or the like. A part of me now wishes I hadn't read the truth. I truly am sorry.
I have a dark tabby, Maggie and a calico, BabyCat, and they take in turns spreading themselves up my chest when I am typing. They both like it when I trim my beard short and they can rub their heads against a nice scratchy chin!
Thank you for sharing. We have a little bamboo grove in the corner of our yard and several of our pets over the past fifteen years are buried there. #10500410

Rita K. Connell level-classic January 05, 2013

Oh pets are so much like our children and the comfort they give us beyond words....I really glad you have this image with your niece its darling. Oscar will be well missed!!! Hang in there I am sure your girls will need a few extra hugs. #10500541

Teresa H. Hunt January 06, 2013

I'm so very sorry Deb!

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Debbra Bailey January 09, 2013

Thank you so much for the kind words and personal stories :) I appreciate you all for sharing! #10506793

Joan E. Hoffman January 21, 2013

Ah shoot... so sorry Deb.... we have not been without at least one cat in the house/Rv for almost 30 years now... each one, no matter how short or long a time they spend with you leaves a mark on your heart. Oscar looks like a cat we had, who virtually simply moved in (permission not asked) We named him simply Straycat..... he was with us for several years... and was an interesting addition to our house.

This shot is a beautiful memory of your friend.
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Susan M. Reynolds level-addict January 26, 2013

I'm so sorry about your beautiful cat, Oscar...it's so sad, but this is a beautiful and loving photo to help you remember him. Thank you for sharing him with us ~ (hugs) #10538959

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict January 26, 2013

P.S. Congratulations on the EP...well deserved and I hope it make it farther into the contest! #10538963

Debbra Bailey January 31, 2013

Thank you Joan and Susan! #10547604

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