Cat Photo Competition 4 2012 : Results

Judges Comment
love it. the cool tones, the receding line leading to both the subject and its reflection, the contrast of the soft curtain with the strong lines of the window, all make for an instant appeal to this image. but it's the expression captured -- both on the cat and repeated in its reflection -- that make this a truly memorable image. nicely done! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
My name is Nic Chung, i'm a full time Wedding and Fashion Photographer. This is my housemate's cat, her name is Meow Meow. I saw her looking at the window, then i grabbed my Leica M8 with a Leica 40mm F2 Summicron lens and took this picture. I used Lightroom 4 to post process this photo, only slight white balance adjustment to cool temperature toning. Please visit my facebook fan page to view more of my works. Thank you.
www.facebook.com/NicChungPhotography

Judges Comment
beautiful image. lovely tones and colors, and absolutely perfect handling of light and shadow offer great depth to this image. this is a wonderful image of a cat captured in their environment. thanks for sharing! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
What a nice suprise to find when logging in today! thank you very much! My name is Lennie from California and this is one of my cats Umi, he and his brother Tomo follow me all around the ranch as i go about doing chores. Here, he is in the hay field most likely looking for mice! shot with a Canon 50D and 28-135 lens.
lennie-randall.artistwebsites.com/

Judges Comment
beautiful environmental capture of what appears to be a world-savvy feline. wonderfully framed, and great use of depth of field along with the receding line of the monuments or tombs(?). the execution of the black and white conversion is perfectly managed. well done! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Ui thanks for choosing my picture. I am Marion from Germany. I met this characterful cat on a paris visit this autumn by chance. We visited the cemetry of Montmartre and there she slink around the tombs. I loved her strong look. Absolutely an animal with a story.
ms-photos.de/

Judges Comment
absolutely perfect conversion to b&w, beautiful composition, lovely light, and an undeniably gorgeous subject. nicely done. ~ illona

Judges Comment
beautiful image. the choice to convert this to b&w allows the essential elements to really stand out: the tail, the body, the window frame, the curtain, and the distant view ... all beautifully managed as far as light and depth of field. nicely done. ~ illona

Judges Comment
skillful b&w, and great management of light ... and that expression is priceless. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
My name is Lori Lynn, I am from Iowa. The cat in this photo is Shakesphere my darling pet of 14 years. I had to get on the floor and hang out in his world for a while to get this shot. This photo was taken with a 85mm f/1.8 with natural light. Thank you!

Judges Comment
what a fun capture and wonderful angle. great management of light and exposure as well. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
I am so honored to receive recognition for my FIRST I-Shot-It competition! This is our 6 month old kitten "Chunk". He is one of the silliest and goofiest cats around. I shot this photo one day after arriving home from work. He was up on a wooden beam and due to his playful attitude he will swat at anything that moves including any piece of tree that might be in his way! This is one of the two pictures I snapped that day with my old 20D and 18-55mm combo. Thank you! -Emily Fisk
www.fullflightphotography.com

Judges Comment
lovely image. beautiful color management and great use of depth of field. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much for the Mark of Excellence. My name is Theresa Swain and I am a dog photographer in Calgary, Canada. I took this shot of Tiger as he followed me around while I was taking photos of horses. He was just so perfectly posed in the evening light and tall grass. He looked completely jungle-worthy! I use a Canon Rebel XSI, and a Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L lens. This was at f2.8 and 1/200. I saturated the colors a bit and sharpened in Aperture.
www.thousandwoofs.com

Judges Comment
lovely light and tones. a wonderful moment and expression captured. well done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
I am a pet photographer from the uk. Such a pretty cat, this was my favourite shot just as she walked off she glanced over at me. Nikon D700, 70-200mm F2.8.
www.facebook.com/DanMillerPhotography

Judges Comment
beautiful conversion to b&w, and love management and use of depth of field. nicely done. ~ illona

Judges Comment
wonderful capture in such a vibrant and perfect setting. the low light, colors and vibrancy of this image are wonderful, and the moment of tension captured is brilliant. beautifully done! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Hello, my name is Werner Schmaeing, come from Dillenburg, Germany (100 km near Frankfurt). i made this photo from my two male Maine Coon cats near my house in November 2009. The white named "Amadeus" and the red/white named "Romeo". It is an hommage two this fantastic boys ... "Romeo" is died in May 2010 and "Amadeus" in Februar 2012 ... I made this shot with my Canon 1D Mark II and the 70-200 4.0 L IS, post processing with Photoshop Elements 7.
www.tier-sportfotografie.de

Judges Comment
beautifully shot and managed, and that expression is priceless. well done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
The picture was taken at the animal shelter in Marburg, Hessen (Germany) and shows Marcus, a very beautiful cat. Unfortunately he is now deceased, after he arrived at his new home. :( The Homepage from the animal shelter: : http://www.tierheim-marburg.de Me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ElementKunst
www.Element-Kunst.de

Judges Comment
great use of color and depth of field. well shot. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
The picture was taken at the animal shelter in Marburg, Hessen (Germany) and shows one of many little puppies! The Homepage from the animal shelter: : http://www.tierheim-marburg.de Me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ElementKunst
www.Element-Kunst.de

Judges Comment
awesome shot, expertly captured. thanks for sharing! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
This is a picture of a 'rescue' cat named Gina. This was taken in my home, against a white canvas paper. I was trying to get some creative shots to help her get adopted. I used my Canon 5D Mark II with my 70-200 2.8 lens. I had a friend behind me with a toy. I am honored to have the 'mark of excellence' badge from the judges. By the way, Gina has since been adopted. My name is Marianne Molloy and I live in Long Beach, CA