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Uploaded: May 11, 2004 23:48:46

Description

Taken 1:00 PM, with available light setting, near window. Saturated color; used contrast tool to brighten fur.

Comments

Carol Brill May 12, 2004

Mary, what a sharp, detailed close-up, I love those whiskers and that slightly curled paw as well as how you filled the frame here! Very well done! #127018

Gerda Grice level-classic May 12, 2004

I agree completely with Carol. This is a wonderful, frame-filling, beautifully detailed cat portrait. Great work, Mary! #531730

Mary K. Robison May 12, 2004

Thank you so much, Carol and Gerda. I caught Riley chomping on my camera cord in this particular shot, so I put some effort into cropping, sharpening, etc., to emphasize the nature of the beast...So glad you both enjoyed the result! #531737

Colleen Braun May 12, 2004

great macro of the beast... #531769

Colette M. Metcalf May 12, 2004

Wonderful shot, Mary!!! #531810

Evy Johansen level-classic May 12, 2004

Wow... this is an adorable image, Mary! Love it! Beautiful sharpnes and great details!!! Wonderful job! #531942

Dominique Declerck May 12, 2004

Bonjour Mary!

Adorable!, Super! and ... "Finalist"!! #532106

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 12, 2004

This is excellent Mary. Love the paw. #532187

Susan T. Evans level-classic May 12, 2004

Awesome Mary, terrific detail and clarity, wow! #532541

Mary K. Robison May 12, 2004

Thanks, everyone ~ Colleen, Colette, Evy, Dominique, Carol, and Susan ~ for your generous comments. I always appreciate them!
Et, Dom ~ merci beaucoup pour le mot "Finalist" ~ c'est un(e?) rĂªve gentil... :-) #532669

Terry R. Hatfield May 12, 2004

Very Pretty Image Mary K The Detail Is Superb Nicely Done! #532916

Mary K. Robison May 12, 2004

Hi, Terry! Thanks for stopping by with your comments! #532981

Darren K. Fisher May 12, 2004

Such a sweet capture, I love the lighting and the way you composed. #533181

Mary K. Robison May 12, 2004

Hi, Darren ~ glad you enjoyed the photo. Thanks for your comments. #533233

Stanley J. Contrades May 12, 2004

Just "purrfect", Mary, in every detail and your effort! Super job and super display of a great pose!!
Aloha,
Stan #533249

Mary K. Robison May 12, 2004

Thank you, Stan! It's great to have you back!! #533256

Nobu Nagase June 15, 2004

Many congratulations, Mary!!! #595826

Mary K. Robison June 15, 2004

Thanks so much, Nobi! Congrats to you for "Aruba" !! #595892

Terry R. Hatfield June 15, 2004

Congrats On Your Finalist Mary K!! #596787

Mary K. Robison June 15, 2004

Thank you, Terry, and Congratulations on YOUR finalists - "Guiding Light" and your birdie on the cattail! :) #596831

Eric Schneider June 15, 2004

Congrats on this fine kitty shot!! #597067

Mary K. Robison June 15, 2004

Thanks very much, Eric! I send CONGRATULATIONS to you and all the other finalists whose wonderful images have made it this far, and wish you luck into the next level! #597324

William C. Raco level-classic June 15, 2004

This is so lovely, Mary
Congratulations and best of luck,

bill #597581

Mary K. Robison June 15, 2004

Thank you so much, Bill. I wish you the best of luck, too. #597685

Susan T. Evans level-classic June 15, 2004

Was just thinking of you and that I had missed your photo of Riley and then you commented on my photo! LOL, terrific photo Mary!!!!! well deserved and good luck in the next round!!!! #597805

Mary K. Robison June 15, 2004

Hi, Susan! Thanks very much for slippin' in the good wishes - ditto to you, times two!! #597811

Jasmine Chua L. June 16, 2004

Riley's a star again. Congrats Mary. #597821

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic June 16, 2004

Great title, shot and lighting! Congratulations #597830

Mary K. Robison June 16, 2004

Hi, Jasmine ~ Thanks for your comment and congrats! Just imagine it's Cookie, since they're basically twins!!

Mette, it's kind of you to take the time to comment on this photo, with so many finalists out there to choose from. Thank you very much. I appreciate it! #597865

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 16, 2004

What a great image, congratulations. #598619

Carol Engstrom level-classic June 16, 2004

Congrats on all your finalists! #598914

Mary K. Robison June 16, 2004

Thanks very much, Donna and Carol ~ I appreciate it! #598961

Debra Booth June 16, 2004

WOW, Mary!! I missed this earlier. This is a fabulous shot! Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #599103

Mary K. Robison June 16, 2004

Thanks for your nice comments and congrats, Debra! I wish you the same for your beautiful gerbera still life! #599370

Susan T. Parady June 16, 2004

Congratulations, Mary! My Canon G2 has some tooth marks on it's lens cap from my cat! #599946

Mary K. Robison June 16, 2004

Thanks, Susan! Nothing is safe (or sacred) with the furry ones, is it? But then, they do provide such great photo ops!! :) #599977

Patricia A. Kuniega June 16, 2004

What a closeup! Great kitty shot Mary! It's just full of wonderful detail! Congrats! #600002

Mary K. Robison June 16, 2004

Thanks very much, Pat ~ I appreciate it! #600081

Carolina K. Smith June 16, 2004

Congratulations on your Finalist :) #600203

Mary K. Robison June 16, 2004

Thanks again, Carolina! I appreciate it! #600257

Carol Brill June 20, 2004

Mary, guess I'll be the first and last to comment on this cutie by wishing you a belated congratulations on your finalist finish here!! #607538

Mary K. Robison June 21, 2004

Thanks, Carol ~ guess that's what's called "completing the circle" !! #608416

Susie Peek-Swint June 22, 2004

Wonderful close-up Mary ~ congrats on a well-deserved finalist! #610575

Mary K. Robison June 22, 2004

Thanks very much, Susie! #610593

Susana Matos June 24, 2004

absolutely wonderful photo and lighting!
Congratulations!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #613189

Mary K. Robison June 24, 2004

Thank you so much, Su! Nice to hear from you!
Hope your workload is easing up, so we can enjoy more of your photos as time permits. #613196

Gerda Grice level-classic June 27, 2004

Many congratulations on your placing with this wonderful image, Mary! #619216

Mary K. Robison June 27, 2004

Thank you very much, Gerda! #619241

Anette Linnea Rasmussen July 10, 2004

Beautiful, Mary! Love the shot!
Congrats on your finalist!

Many regards
Linnea
#640211

Mary K. Robison July 10, 2004

Thank you, Linnea! I always appreciate your comments! #640231

Kelly Heaton July 12, 2004

Love it! Great Capture! #644731

Mary K. Robison July 12, 2004

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment, Kelly! #644770

Kathleen R. Struckle July 14, 2004

Belated congrat's Mary!! Adorable image! #648151

Mary K. Robison July 15, 2004

Thanks very much, Kathy! I appreciate it! #649428

Patricia Ronan July 09, 2007

Really sweet close-up of Riley Mary, with great lighting:) #4489590

Mary K. Robison July 09, 2007

Thanks for commenting on the "little" guy (14 lbs), Patricia ~ he continues to be my favorite photo subject.:) #4490807

Melinda B. Shiflet March 29, 2010

Awww, how precious!! Love this image, Mary! I'm with you on our four-legged babies being the favorite subject matter! Great job, here! I feel like I could just reach out and pet that cute little pink nose. #8495419

Mary K. Robison March 30, 2010

Hello, fellow cat-lover!
Melinda, if you came into our house with the intention of petting Riley, you would have to crawl under the bed first to reach him. He's a true "fraidy-cat" with strangers.
Thanks for your many kind and friendly words this evening. Now I think I'll amble back through your gallery to check out your cat photos... #8496476

Melinda B. Shiflet March 30, 2010

Oh my goodness, our cats must be related! Our "Angele" is exactly the same way. She very very timid. I hear ya, my friend! #8498246

Songbird Cline level-classic September 17, 2010

darling kitty portrait.. very sweet. #8912416

Songbird Cline level-classic September 17, 2010

darling kitty portrait.. very sweet. #8912417

Mary K. Robison September 17, 2010

Thanks, Songbird ~ I'm glad you like it.
#8914590

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 21, 2011

This is really terrific! I love this one Mare! So sorry I am late in getting here!

I love kitties. I know you do. too!

-Pom-kitty-PomPom #9183569

Mary K. Robison January 21, 2011

Really nice of you to amble through to page two to find another "oldie but goodie", P-K-PP! THANKS!
This is one of my favorite captures of the "handsome Prince" Riley. As a fellow cat-fan, Pommers, you no doubt have a lot of nicknames for your own kitty collection.
Sure hope that orange cat makes his way back to the warmth and security of your home. I'm sure Dale would be as thrilled as you (...;-D...) to have another furbaby to spoil.
~ Mare #9184207

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 07, 2012

What a sweet baby Mary, BEAUTIFUL capture, CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful finalist!! <>< #10172322

Mary K. Robison June 07, 2012

Thanks for your friendly comments, Nancy! #10172484

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