Cat Photo Competition 1 2013 : Entry Number 492

a beautiful, simplistic image. the strong lines and shadow are as much a focus as the cat sitting in his bowl. i think a little more space added to the right of the frame would add a little breathing room and strength to this image, but otherwise a very wonderful and memorable image. ~ illona

Anyone who has cats knows that they cannot be told what to do, but if you understand their behavior you can set up the opportunity for some good photos. With that in mind, I placed a wooden bowl in the warm sun, knowing that my cat would probably come sit in it. She did, and I was able to shoot a series of photos from above while standing on a stool, with this being the best of the bunch when she turned her head just so, creating that perfect shadow.