Cat Photo Competition 4 2020 : Results

  • Competition Winner : First Prize
  • $561.20
  • Judges Comment
  • Wow, this is an absolutely fabulous image. The glare of the cat, centered perfectly in the image, and the leading lines of the carrier's holes/vents, as well as the depth created with such deep black, all work to create an instantly captivating and memorable photo. The fear on this cat's face is obvious, and the lighting from the vents is simply spectacular. Nicely done and congrats on an amazing image!
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • This is a fabulously rich image ... rich colors and depth, rich textures, and the framing works perfectly with the stretching cat. I think it would be even more striking of an image if you could manage to edit the perspective - widening the left side of the frame vertically - to make this photo seem more square. The one trick with urban shooting is squaring up lines and angles, and often this will have to be managed slightly in post. Either way, a lovely, rich photo. Nicely done.
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • While I'm personally not a fan of the washed-out approach to editing, this is a lovely capture. The contrast of textures - from the mineral-stained pots to the rough stone wall, the delicate flowers and the cats - is lovely, and the calmness of the cats and the image overall is conveyed to the viewer. Nicely captured.
  • Photographers Comment
  • I' m really honored to be among marks of excellence! A huge thanks to the judges of Shot.it competition! I took the photo in Itri, an old village in southern Italy with Nikon D3200 and 18-105 lenses. Post processed with Camera raw. I'm Alessia Piscopo from Naples ( Italy), 37 years old.
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  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • The shallow depth of field allows this sweet kitten's face to truly stand out from the bricks and the japanese maple he is perched on. So very sweet! Nicely captured.
  • Mark Of Excellence
  • Judges Comment
  • This is a fabulous close up of this Sphynx (or Cornish). The framing and close crop allows the detail in the eye to stand out even more. Nicely done.