Watching Birds

Uploaded: April 08, 2008

Description

April 2008 Finalist
Meet Bear, he is the biggest cat I have. He is 2 yrs old.
He has so much fur and probably weighs about 20 lbs,
he actually feels heavier than Barney does.
He loves to be brushed.
He was watching the birds out my kitchen window.
Comment's welcome and have a GREAT DAY!!!

4/1/08, 1/10 sec, 13.40 aperture, 33.00mm, ISO 140, natural light from the window, render filter was used.

Will comment tonight



Exif: F Number: 3.4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 140, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 5.50 mm, Model: KODAK Z730 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Holly J. Jackson April 08, 2008

Bear is BEUTIFUL!! Great capture! I bet he could get out there and catch one! ;) #896041

Mukesh Srivastava April 08, 2008

Love the clarity and eyes Nancy!!! Great capture and comp!! #5759865

Chris Ebben April 08, 2008

Coal was very impressed with Bear, looks just like her!! Very handsome image=^..^= #5759878

Mitzie Loland April 08, 2008

Great photo Nancy! #5759880

Paul E. Earl April 08, 2008

Very beautiful! The lighting and expression are just perfect! #5759945

Alan L. Borror April 08, 2008

Beautiful cat image, Nancy! You have done Bear justice with this image. #5759957

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 08, 2008

Lovely animal image, Nancy.

Dominick #5759979

Michelle Alton April 08, 2008

This is an exquisite portrait, Nancy. I'm in love!
Michelle #5760010

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 08, 2008

He's a beauty! This is a winner! #5760038

Barbara Waldoch April 08, 2008

Fantastic shot, Peaches! #5760092

Carol Sawyer April 08, 2008

Bear is so beautiful, Nancy!! Gorgeous portrait, I love it!! #5760195

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 08, 2008

A beautifully done portrait Peaches! Jeff #5760275

Michael G. Marshall April 08, 2008

Stunning image Peaches! Love the lighting, detail and those incredible eyes! Michael #5760406

Colette M. Metcalf April 08, 2008

Beautiful kitty portrait!!! #5760527

Tiia Vissak April 08, 2008

a great portrait! #5760618

Eugenio Diaz April 08, 2008

AWESOME Kitty portrait!!!Those eyes are incredibles!!!
The lighting is very well managed!
Excellent work Nancy!!! #5760649

Jeana Clark April 08, 2008


Awesome Portrait of Bear!!
He's beautiful!!!
So is this image Peaches!!
Excellent work!!!

~J~ #5760708

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe April 08, 2008

A beautiful profile view of your cat...! #5760711

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 08, 2008

Excellent profile of a beautiful cat! Love the back lighting ~ great presentation of a cat wishing he was on the other side to catch a bird! lol

jo ann c. #5760783

Gail R. Schuett April 08, 2008

Ah..I can tell he's an affectionate fellow..beautifully done..great lighting,color and clarity.I would love to brush him...purfect!! #5761090

Jennifer L. Alder April 08, 2008

Your best cat portrait yet, Nancy!
Great profile- light and I love his eye
:) #5761196

Tammy Espino April 08, 2008

Awesome capture of such a watchful expression! :) #5761311

Shannon D. Miller April 08, 2008

This is GORGEOUS Nancy! What a beautiful portrait of a beautiful cat! Love it! Shannon~ #5761381

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic April 08, 2008

Wonderful!! I love the black fur against the grey/black tones of the background!!! #5761410

Kathy L. Clark April 08, 2008

Oh Peaches he is so..... beautiful. I think you have winner here. Gorgeous. #5761601

Kimi A. Phillips April 08, 2008

What a cutie! Great image, Peaches! #5761687

Anne M. Young level-addict April 08, 2008

Fantastic photo of a beautiful cat. love the clarity #5761721

Colleen Farrell April 08, 2008

Beautiful portrait, Peaches!!! Definitely a winner in my book. The render filter works wonderfully here. What a beautiful cat, too! :D #5761777

Robert R. Goodman April 08, 2008

Hey Buddy,That is a beautiful capture.My little cat,likes to look out the window and daydream to!!!!!!!! #5761831

Rhonda Burger April 08, 2008

What a handsome fella Bear is. Great image Peaches. Rhonda #5761976

Ellen Hodges April 08, 2008

Very beautiful image, Peaches!! #5762139

Nadya Johnson April 08, 2008

This is a STUNNING kitty-portrait, Peaches! Love the lighting and the composition here!

Hope he didn't catch the birdies... mine all too often do. I took the feeders down a LONG time ago! Nature's Way; but I prefer it when they leave the winged visitors alone. I am always saving birds! Luckily (I guess) they bring them in the house - usually undamaged, if I catch them in time!

BAAAD kitties. Bear sure is handsome, though. Very nicely done! #5762686

Nadine A. Lewis April 08, 2008

AWESOME profile portrait of your GORGEOUS kitty, Peaches!!!! <>< #5762820

April 08, 2008

Fantastic shot Peaches. Love the eyes . Black cat are my fav. I have 3 now. #5762861

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic April 08, 2008

WOW, Peaches!!! You sure outdid yourself on this one!!!!! Just beautiful!! Great portrait, the look in his eye, ect...... Great work!! My cat loves to look at the birds too, and talks the entire time!! LOL!! Laura #5762941

John Connolly April 08, 2008

What a fantastic profile portrait, Peaches! I hope we see this one again! #5763088

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 08, 2008

A beautiful & elegant looking cat here, Peaches, & you captured this magnificently!!! Outstanding work again,my friend!!! #5763220

Deb Koskovich April 08, 2008

Wow, this is a FABULOUS cat portrait, Peaches!! I love the profile shot, he sure makes a willing model -- I should be so lucky with mine, LOL -- never in a million years! #5763285

Eivor Kuchta April 08, 2008

Lovely cat portrait, Peaches! The lighting on his eyes is so wonderful. It looks awesome with just the color of his eyes against the B&W. Well done!! #5763352

Kathleen Rinker April 08, 2008

Fantastic capture he is so beautiful!! #5763547

Jane E. Kirn April 08, 2008

"Bear" is amazing! Love the striking pose as he gazes out the window. The is a FAB photo Nancy. With such clarity, and depth. #5763587

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 08, 2008

Bear is one Crazy Cat!!!!
Awesome Portrait Crazy!!! #5763778

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 08, 2008

Well guys and girls, or say ladies and gentleman, you are all the BEST!!!
You sure know how to make me feel good after a long day!!!
I havn't been feeling so good today so thanks all for the ever so nice comments, support and the encourgament you always have for me.
I really appriciate each and every one of you!
I hope you all have a FANTASTIC evening!!!

Bear is a dark grey with a small amount of white on his chest. The photo was not desaturated at all.
He doesn't get to go outside, so he has to enjoy watching the birds from inside.
He is so loveale and BIG and thats why he is BEAR LOL. He also has very strong paws and holds onto my arm to keep me petting him, but doesn't use his claws on me.
I have been trying a very long time to try and get a picture of him, not all the cats cooporate very much so was very happy with this portrait of Bear.
I am glad you all have enjoyed seeing him. #5764004

Sam Britt April 08, 2008

Bear is beautiful, Peaches. Great portrait. He looks like my Evie, but she's solid black, and small. #5764050

Michael Umbreit April 08, 2008

Peaches - Excellent shot! The focus on the eye and the details are perfect!! The simple background works so nicely! - Mike #5764057

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 08, 2008

Sam and Mike, thanks so very much, I really appriciate your comments and support!
Have a super night!!! #5764217

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic April 08, 2008

Elegant capture of Bear, love the grayish tones and wonderful highlights. I love the way you took this image with him in an almost upright position for a wonderful portrait rendition. Nice job Nancy. #5764437

Robyn A. Terrell April 08, 2008

Peaches, first let me say what a magnificent cat Bear is...he has very strong features. Please let him know that I think he is gorgeous! Wonderful job on his portrait...looks like a formal studio portrait!!! Lighting is puurrrrfect! Wonderful job as always, peaches.
Robyn #5764453

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 08, 2008

Reynaldo and Robyn, thanks so very much for the wonderfyl comment's, I really appriciate them.
Do have a super day!!!

Robyn, will give him a hug for ya and tell him what you said :))) #5764552

Susan Weisensel April 09, 2008

Peachy, this is such a wonderful cat portrait. Sure looks like Bear is very intent on the birds for sure. Super stunning image girl. #5766217

Sylvia Rossler April 09, 2008

Superb portrait Peaches !!! What a beautiful specimen of a cat!! He looks a bit like a Main Coon if I'm not mistaken...my sister has one of these colors too, dark gray, silver collar and a funny silver stripe on the ridge ( like a skunk..lolll) why I love to call her PePe le Pew :o) #5767075

Daniella Puente April 09, 2008

You made a terrific work on this cat´s portrait, the light and treatment are perfect for him and his dark tones...very good! #5767131

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 09, 2008

Susan, Sylvia and Daniella, thanks so very much for the wonderful comment's, so much appriciated!!!
Have a wonderful night!!!

Sylvia, I am not sure if he has Maine Coon in him or not, but he definatly does look like one.
He also has a silver blended in all over his fur, very pretty! #5767872

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 09, 2008

That is one HANDSOME fellow Peaches, wonderful capture!! <>< #5768274

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 09, 2008

Thanks so very much Nancy, he is a pretty boy, course I am partial LOL!
Have a super night! #5768824

frank w. degenhardt April 10, 2008

Peaches- Good morning my dear friend. This for me, is the best animal picture you have done so far. Far outdoes any you have done in the past.
I love the look, I love the work you did with Bear. Love the grayish feathering around him then changing to the black. Beautiful lighing, Clarity is clear and sharp. Colors so rich. Details spectacular.
I think you have a winner here.
Sensational work
Have yourself a great day, take care, be safe. #5769822

Leslie McLain level-classic April 10, 2008

Great cat and pose. I like the black and white tonality. #5771106

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 11, 2008

WOW!!!!! Awesome lighting, Peaches!!!!! What a WONDERFUL shot!!!!!!

Do his lips chatter when he's watching the birds? :-) ♫ k #5775432

Lynn Haack April 11, 2008

Excellent tones and lighting...love the graceful curves of his side view! Beautiful...Lynn #5775666

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 11, 2008

Frank, Leslie, Kitty and Lynn, thanks so very much for the wonderful comment's and support, I have to say this is one of my favorites as well, Bear is such a pretty cat and hope I can get more photo's of him.
Have a super night!!!

FRANK, don't say winner, it's BAD luck LMAO, you were wrong last month LOL!

Kitty, LMAO, Yeah, if the birds are close enough to the wondow, they all make a chattering sound, kinda funny listening to them! #5776041

Carol Teal April 12, 2008

Great lighting and profile of Bear, love that bright eye. Mine chatter too Peachy! #5777742

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 12, 2008

Hey Carol, Isn't it cute when they chatter LOL, I love watching their whiskers shiver when they chatter.
Thanks so very much and have a wonderful day!!! #5777785

Toni Riggs April 24, 2008

BEAUTIFUL kitty portrait! #5833295

Brett Dolsen April 24, 2008

An awesome pet Portrait Nancy!!
Brett #5833329

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 24, 2008

Toni and Brett, thanks so very much, really appriciate it!
Have a wonderful night! #5838347

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 24, 2008

Toni and Brett, thanks so very much, really appriciate it!
Have a wonderful night! #5838348

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 01, 2008

I was going thru the EFP's and this photo jumped out at me Peaches. What a beautiful cat, and amazing portrait. Excellent! #5869518

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 01, 2008

Thanks so very much Donna, really appriciate it!
Have a great night!!! #5869730

Peggy J. Maguire May 03, 2008

Well done portrait Nancy.... #5879637

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 03, 2008

Thanks so much Peggy, have a super night! #5879882

Jeana Clark May 19, 2008


YIPPPPEEEEEEEE PEACHES!!!!
WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!

~J~ #5942508

Elida Gutierrez level-classic May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!!! #5942607

Erin Appelbaum May 19, 2008

Congrats Nancy. Good luck next round. Peter #5942823

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Peaches!!! #5942888

Janet McNeil level-classic May 19, 2008

Congrats - this is stunning!! #5943520

Jessica Jenney May 19, 2008

Congratulations, Peaches on this stunning finalist! #5943546

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 19, 2008

congrats on your finalist!!!!! #5943755

Carol Sawyer May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your finalists!! #5943961

Erica Murphy level-classic May 19, 2008

Absolutely stunning Nancy!! Congratulations! #5944032

Alex T. Mizuno May 19, 2008

Great kitty portrait Peaches! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #5944069

Sharon Sawyer May 19, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Peaches. #5944079

Tammy Espino May 19, 2008

Good going girl~ :) Congrats! #5944170

Tiia Vissak May 19, 2008

Congratulations! #5944386

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 19, 2008

What a gorgeous portrait of your beautiful kitty!!!! (And my, what a BIG kitty he is!!!)
Congrats, Nancy, on this well-deserved finalist!
~♥~Lisa #5944494

Mitch Spence level-classic May 19, 2008

Very nice, Peaches. Congratulations. #5944804

Dawn M. Schneider May 19, 2008

What a stunning portrait!!!! Congratulations!!! #5945003

Shannon D. Miller May 19, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS girl! I love this photo! Shannon~ #5945244

Stephanie Frey May 19, 2008

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist! #5945736

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 19, 2008

Congrats on both of your wonderful finalists Peaches! #5945869

John Connolly May 19, 2008

Huge congratulations, Peaches! I thought we would see this one again! #5945945

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 19, 2008

Outstanding, a big congrats Peaches! #5945999

Ellen Hodges May 19, 2008

Congrats, Peaches!! #5946557

Robert R. Goodman May 19, 2008

A big congratulations,WTG Nancy!!!!! #5946971

Chris Ebben May 19, 2008

Congratulations=^..^= #5946972

Mary K. Robison May 19, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on your beautiful Bear making finalist, Peaches! #5947194

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 19, 2008

Just for the record...I'm not commenting on your awesome finailists, Peaches, until the doc says it's OK!!!! WTGG! ♫ Ma #5947467

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 19, 2008

Fantastic finalist Peaches!!!! Great work, one of my favorites!!! Congrats!!!! Laura #5948087

Pat Gamwell May 19, 2008

Incredible shot, Peaches! WTG, girl! Big congrats! #5948156

Michael Umbreit May 19, 2008

Peaches - Congratulations! - Mike #5948311

Kathy L. Clark May 19, 2008

Congrats Peaches on this fantastic finalist. #5948403

Toni Riggs May 20, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! :) #5949063

Barbara Waldoch May 20, 2008

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Peaches! #5949298

Carol Teal May 20, 2008

Congrats to you and Bear on your finalist!! :) WTG girl! #5949926

Kimi A. Phillips May 20, 2008

WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!! CONGRATS!:) #5950503

Susan Fox May 20, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist Peaches :-)
#5950908

Mukesh Srivastava May 20, 2008

No watching!
It's time to ROCK!!!!
Congrats Peaches!!!
Outstanding Finalist!!! #5951696

Colleen Farrell May 20, 2008

Woohoo! WELL-DESERVED finalist!! Big congratulations, Peaches!!! #5951747

Kumiko Parkinson May 20, 2008

Big onglatulations to you and Bear!! #5952683

Renata Gusciora May 20, 2008

Awesome shot!!!Congratulations Nancy!!! #5952809

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 20, 2008

Great profile of Bear! Love the colours... congrats on your finalist. Sherran #5953911

Eugenio Diaz May 20, 2008

EXCELLENT image...I love it...An Oustanding Finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD WORK!!!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!!! #5954268

Sam Britt May 20, 2008

Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Peaches! #5954324

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 20, 2008

Fantastic portrait of a hard to shoot black Peaches!! Congrats on a well deserved finalist!! <>< #5954908

Kathy Reeves May 21, 2008

Awesome finalist!! Congratultaions!!! This is one of my favorites!!! #5958019

Laurie Daily level-deluxe May 21, 2008

Such a great portrait! Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nancy! #5958609

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 21, 2008

I am NOT suppose to be commenting til I see a Doctors Note
Don't tell Ma
congrats Crazy Cat #5958861

Michael G. Marshall May 21, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Peaches! Michael #5959031

Z. Banu May 21, 2008

BIG CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!ON FINALIST VERY WELL DONE SO CUTE IMAGE........NANCY #5959119

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 22, 2008

Thanks so very very much everyone for your congrats, means a lot to me for your support!
Have a wonderful day!!! #5962593

Nadya Johnson May 22, 2008

I am late with this, but a Huge Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!! They announced the winners SO fast, I still haven't gotten through the finalists -- LOL! This is fabulous! Glad to see it got the Silver! #5962912

Janet Daniel May 22, 2008

Exquisite pet portrait, Peaches!
A big congratulations on your finalist! WTG!!! :-)) #5963655

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 22, 2008

Thank you so very much Nadya and Janet, appriciate the support!
Have a wonderful night! #5963791

Avril Young May 22, 2008

wow congrats on a well deserved finalist....the portrait is outstanding....wow!!! #5964475

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 22, 2008

Outstanding image,Nancy! WTG!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your DOUBLE!!!! #5964940

Sharon F. Morris May 23, 2008

Beautiful image and Kitty Peaches. Congrats on your finalist. #5967572

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 23, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful finalist, Peaches!!! #5968908

Lorraine A. Cook May 24, 2008

WOOOOO HOOOO! BIG CONGRATS on this STUNNING FINALIST, Nancy!<:)) #5970853

Dianna Murphy May 24, 2008

WTG Peaches. Beautiful and so different than the typical cat portrait. Love the effects. #5972120

Linda Blair May 24, 2008

Gorgeous Peaches...congratulations!!!!! ☺ #5972629

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2008

Thanks so very much everybody, I really appriciate the congrats and support!
Have a wonderful weekend! #5972698

Heather L. Haderly May 27, 2008

OH Peaches, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!!!! #5985227

Dianna Hauf May 27, 2008

Absolutely beautiful, soft, wonderful lighting and a wonderfully deserved finalist Peaches! Sure hope you are feeling better! #5985456

Jennifer L. Alder May 27, 2008

WOW- Well, I knew this was your best cat portrait yet, what I did not see was that it earned a finalist... belated congrats girl :) #5985968

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 28, 2008

Heather, Dianna and Jennifer, thanks so very much, I really appriciate the support!
Have a wonderful day! #5989667

Jim Baines level-classic May 30, 2008

A hardy congratulations, Peaches! Another job well done! #5998623

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 30, 2008

Hi Jim, thanks so very much, I really appriciate the support, Do have a wonderful day!!! #5999705

Debbie E. Payne June 05, 2008

Wonderful portrait and the lighting is just perfect for the subject. Great job! #6022426

Howard B. Cheek June 05, 2008

Excellent profile portrait Nancy, the exposure/detail combined with BG "aura" makes it a sure winner :)
Howard #6023876

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 10, 2008

Thank you Debbie and Howard so very much, it is so much appriciated.
Have a wonderful day! #6043493

Raymond Pauly June 17, 2008

I don't know how I missed this one, Peaches! I love to photograph cats and I honestly tell you this is one of the best cat portraits I have seen in a long time!
A big congrats to you! #6068772

Irene Colling level-classic July 29, 2008

Perfection. #6244478

Mark S. Cox September 07, 2008

From one cat lover to another - Wonderful pose and capture! Essie gives it four-claws and one tail "up." #6425910

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 08, 2008

Raymond, Irene and Mark, thanks so very much, I do appriciate the support and wonderful comment's!
Have a super day!!!

Mark, thanks for the chuckle! #6428904

Jan M. Sarazen January 27, 2010

WOW Peaches!! Beautiful capture one of the best #8335313

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