Cat Photo Competition 5 2012 : Results

Judges Comment
this is a truly wonderful image ... the splashes of color framing this incredible character on his bench, and the sparkle of bokeh in the distance make this such an instantly captivating and beautiful image. of course, the expression on this feline makes this an instant fave and an image to be remembered. beautifully done! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you very much for the first prize. What a wonderful day... :-) This pictures shows a cat on the streets of a Danish town. It was shot with a Canon EOS 7D. My name is Elke.

Judges Comment
this image is true art. the subtle tones -- almost white-on-white -- the starkness and clean lines make this image work well large or small. the curve of the tail around the stark white lines of the wall on which he is perched, instantly draws you in. absolutely wonderfully done and a truly memorable image. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
This photo of my cat Luna was shot with a Leica M9 with a 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit lens. Shot with available light, I kept the aperture wide open. The only post-processing was some color correction in LR. At the top of the stairwell by the dining room is this ledge from which Luna likes to "observe her domain". I shot this from about twenty feet below.
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Judges Comment
i love this image .... the textures and tones are so rich and inviting; the play of shadow and the beautiful use of light make it stand out. an instant fave. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you! I am so excited about winning 3rd place! This is my cat, Geraldine. It was taken last fall when she was looking out of our dining room window watching the leaves falling. I love the light in this photo. It was taken with a Canon T1i and my first foray into shooting Raw.

Judges Comment
beautiful high-key image. lovely detail and management of depth of field. the subtle tones allow the stunning eye to stand out, and the one curled whisker keeps the viewer's eye going back to the center of the image. wonderfully shot and edited. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
I'm Andrei Kovalevsky from Prague, Czech Republic. I done this photo of my cat Garlic with Nikon D90 + Nikkor 50mm 1.8
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Judges Comment
the color and framing of this image, along with the expression on this cat's face, make this an instant fave. beautiful contrasts of texture and color. nicely done. ~ illona

Judges Comment
what a beautiful, rich image. wonderful color and light. the dark shadows framing the cat and the cat's pose make this a truly inspiring image. nicely captured. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
It's a great honor for me to be selected from so many wonderful pictures! My name is Kerstin Mielke, from Oranienburg near Berlin in Germany. The picture shows a cat from our neighbours, which often visited our garden. I took the photo 5 years ago with the Canon EOS 400d and the Canon 50 f1.8 lens.
www.kerstinmielke.info

Judges Comment
the tones in this image are gorgeous, and the movement engages the viewer. beautifully seen and captured. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
This photo was taken in the Spring of 2010. My best friend's grandparents live in Key Largo, and this is their lovely cat Squiggy, or as they call her, Squiqmond. Her temperament is very shy, but loves to follow and watch you. She kind of reminds me of myself and my camera, carefully observing everything around me. This was taken on a Canon Rebel XSI with a 50mm f1.4.
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Judges Comment
this cat's expression kills me! the dead-pan stare into the camera -- not always easy with cats! -- and the receding lines in the rug behind him make this image an instant fave. wonderful management of depth-of field and color. well done! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
What an awesome surprise! My name is Devon and I'm from Penetanguishene Ontario Canada. This was shot on a Nikon D90 with a 35mm 1,4 lens. The image is of Crooks showing us how impressed he is of his new custom leather collar.
www.thewhimsydogstudio.com

Judges Comment
i just love seeing cats out in nature (even though i do feel they're safer indoors) ... this image is wonderful in its contrast of colors and textures -- the soft fur, the sharply-in-focus whiskers, the gleam in his eyes, the rock and lichen, and the soft landscape beyond all make for a truly engaging image that invites you to visit more than once. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you for this honor! This photo was taken early morning and the the moss and lichen really caught my eye. I used my Canon 20 and 18-55mm lens to take this photograph. Thank you again for this recognition!
www.fullflightphotography.com

Judges Comment
this very simple yet effective image comes across as a classic study. beautiful black and white conversion making it more of a high-key image. simple, yet stunning. nicely edited. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you very much! This Picture was taken in the lokal animal shelter. It was taken with an Canon 7D and the Canon 50mm
www.Element-Kunst.de

Judges Comment
what a fabulous image ... white-on-white is very well managed in this photo; great action capture, and seeing a cat out in a natural environment is truly wonderful. an instant fave and definitely a memorable image. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
My name is Werner, location is Dillenburg, Germany. I made this shot with a Canon 1D Mark II and the 70-200 4.0 L IS Lense. You see the Maine Coon "Amadeus" playing in snow, these fantastic cat is died in February last year.
www.tier-sportfotografie.de

Judges Comment
lovely composition and sepia conversion. shifting to b&w puts the focus even more firmly on the composition of these two felines. nicely seen and captured. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you very much for selecting my photo, this was taken with a Canon 50D and a 28mm-70mm lens. I changed from color to Sepia as i felt it made for a more dramatic and focused photo.

Judges Comment
lovely capture of a moment us cat-owners are more than familiar with. well done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you to Illona Haus and the I Shot It judges. My name is Sabrina Euton and I’m proud to introduce my little rescue Bennie Cat and his big personality. This photo is typical of Bennie Cat, we never know where he’s going to pop out of next. Taken with a Nikon D80, Nikkor 18-55 & SB Flash. Location- Atlanta, Georgia. You can find more of my photos at
sabrinaeutonphotography.com

Judges Comment
what a unique shot. love the courage of this cat out on this swing bridge, his chin tilted up with confidence. lovely tones and management of depth of field, and wonderful contrast of textures. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
My second "Mark of Excellence" in this competition, i´m very happy. My name ist Werner, comes from Dillenburg, Germany. Camera ist the Canon 1D Mark III and the 100-400 L IS Lense. Here you can see LIsa, a Sacred Birman. The photo was taken in 2010, as Lisa was 15 years old... she lives today. I took the photo on a children's playground.
www.tier-sportfotografie.de

Judges Comment
a simple but beautiful image of a great-looking cat. love the management of color and light. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much to the judges for this honor! My name is Colleen Renshaw, the cat, Como. Como is a cat (still available) that was rescued by Maine Coon Adoptions based out of Oakland, Ca. My co-worker is fostering Como and the opportunity presented itself to shoot in some nice light. I was shooting with my Sony a550 and Sony lens. Thank you again I am honored to be included with so many other beautiful photographs.
colleen-renshaw.fineartamerica.com