Cat Photo Competition 2 2015 : Results

  • Competition Winner : First Prize
  • $262.80 and a Leica C worth $700
  • Judges Comment
  • this fabulous image is an instant fave. the storytelling quality of this image begs the viewer to imagine the situation and story behind this photo. the depth of shadows and clean highlights, strong contrast, soft depth of field, wonderful textures, and perfect framing, all work together to create a strong and thrilling image. very nicely done. huge congrats! ~ illona
  • Photographers Comment
  • Thanks for the First Prize. My name is Wu Wen-Po. This picture is taken with M Monochrom ans is post processed by Silver Efex Pro2. I live in Taiwan and enjoy to photograph cats and people. I want to express cold and lonely feeling in this image. Actually, this cat was sick and didn't want to move its body. When I stand behind the cat, I can feel that.
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  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • there is so much about this image that works ... the beautiful framing, the depth of shadow, the sparkly bokeh light, the intense stare of the cat, the perfect focus and sharpness ... just wonderful. beautifully captured and managed in post. ~ illona
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • what a striking image ... strong lines and fabulous, bold contrast. there is just so much that keeps us coming back ... the beautiful long whiskers highlighted against the deep shadows, the clean lines of the grate, the intense stare, the wonderful contrasts of textures ... everything just works. beautiful capture and expertly handled in post. well done. ~ illona
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • the soft, dreaminess of this image with the beautiful bokeh lend an almost magical quality to this photo. the old stone bench and the curious cat are in sharp focus and framed by the soft landscape and light. beautifully shot and managed in post. ~ illona
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • what a lovely image ... an instant fave. the soft and clean tones, the shallow depth of field and beautiful details on the cat's face, eyes and fur, the curved sweep of the blinds around his body ... everything just works. absolutely stunning image. wonderfully done. ~ illona
  • Photographers Comment
  • My name is Ruth Chapa. I used the Canon 5D Markiii and Photoshop for post processing. This is a picture of my cat, Monkey. He is half Siamese and half Maine Coon and this is his favorite spot in the house! Thank you :D
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  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • what a stunning image of this grizzled, old, proud cat. the shallow depth of field allows for every detail of this amazing animal to stand out. nicely done. ~ illona
  • Photographers Comment
  • My name is Adrien, I live in France. I used a nikon F3 and its 50mm Ai lens with Ilford HP5 film. I bumped into this old cat in Brantes, beautiful provençal village.
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • the choice to present this photo in black and white makes for a simpler, cleaner image, allowing the subject to truly stand out. the only distraction in this image is the cloth or whatever it is that is hanging under the sink ... the viewer's eye can tend to stray from the subject to that cloth. otherwise, this is a strong image, with clean whites and bold lines. nicely done. ~ illona
  • Photographers Comment
  • My name is Joel Hohner. I walked in to my bathroom and discovered my cat, Max, was already there! So I grabbed the nearest camera to hand and shot before he had a chance to move. The camera used here was a Canon 450D with an 18-55 kit lens on it. Post processing is PS CS 5 with Silver Efex Pro II. I normally shoot film so I used that to try to emulate the look of my film shots as nearly as I could.
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  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • the shallow depth of field in this image allows the subject to truly stand out. the muted tones suggest a foggy morning, and the fencing suggests the beach. if that is the case, it would certainly be interesting to see a wider, horizontal shot of this to involve the landscape in the photo. either way, the receding fence, and the intent focus of the cat make for a wonderful photo. nicely done. ~ illona
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • the sweet subject of this image draws the viewer immediately ... what takes it beyond just another cute kitten photo is the clean, crisp white-balance and editing, the framing, and the bright blue eyes making direct contact with the camera. very nicely done. ~ illona
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • the incredible depth of shadow and bright highlights in this image draw the viewer's eye in to explore the space and contents of this rustic room, with the main focus being the cat on the old sofa. nicely framed and edited. ~ illona
  • Photographers Comment
  • Thank you so much for the "mark of excellence" My name is Cindy and I live in Missouri USA. Took this at a rather eccentric home with my Canon T2i and Tamron 18-270 lens.