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Picture of the Week 13th November 2007

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Picture of the Week 13th November 2007

Postby Geoff on Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:50 am

The number of image posts seems to be on the increase again, which makes our jobs harder (but equally enjoyable!). Choices weren't easy this week, but one that really appealed to me was from Bindii, and her cat! Not being a cat lover and liking a photo of a cat was enough to make me choose the 2nd image in this series the stand out for me!

The lighting, the composition, the textures and the magic eye contact that has been achieved makes this a winner!!

Well done Bindii (Sue) on this outstanding image!!

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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:38 am

Totally agree - this is one helluva image to be proud of (and I HATE cats) - well done Sue
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Postby Bandit on Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:01 am

Only good place for domestic cats is in dim sims... but this is a fantastic photo and well worth POTW
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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:24 am

Congratulations Bindii, very well deserved it's a gorgeous image.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:25 am

Bravo! Terrific feline portrait.

For the non-lovers of cats, just forget about the subject for a minute. This is still an image to be very proud of - the composition, the detail, the lighting and the PP work make it an outstanding PotW.

Congrats Sue, and well selected Geoff.
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Postby Old Bob on Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:00 pm

I guessed this one could be POTW. Congratulations Sue, great job.

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Postby dviv on Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:16 pm

Great shot! Well deserved.
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Postby Shorty on Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:31 pm

That is a stunning shot - congratulations!!

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Postby norbs on Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:35 pm

Well done Sue, although Im sure she is wondering why my hat didn't nudge me over the line. :)
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Postby Big Red on Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:32 pm

Well done on a really great image 8)
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Postby gstark on Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:38 pm

How could anything beat a picture of Sue's pussy?
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Postby Glen on Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:41 pm

I don't know what to say after Gary's comment :oops: .

Nice Image
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:50 pm

Great pic and pick! I don't think anything can beat Gary's comments...
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:02 pm

this is one of the few pics of cats I have found interesting. I looked at this for some time indeed, and love the PP treatment to bring the character out from the arm chair.

your subtraction of color has increased the textures, and is grabbing. very nice indeed. :D
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Postby Bindii on Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:14 pm

Oh wow... thanks everyone... I'm glad you all liked my friends pussy... ;)

Oooops...

did I just saaaaaay that.. *blush*...

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Postby iluxa on Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:25 pm

Well done, Sue! Congratulations! Really great photo!
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Postby Greg B on Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:33 pm

Beautiful feline portraiture Sue, magnificent shot and highly deserving of PotW.
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Postby blacknstormy on Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:49 pm

I go away for 10 days and what happens ?????
Sue gets POTW !!!!! ;) :)
Congrats my sweet - absolutely gorgeous photo !!!!
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Postby gooseberry on Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:21 pm

Absolutely lovely image Bindii - well done.
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:32 pm

Good on you Sue. Nicely framed and processed.
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Postby RichardW on Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:58 pm

Lovely image.
Well done.
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Postby Alex on Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:47 pm

Great choice! I love it the moment I saw it. Congratulations!!!

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Postby zafra52 on Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:55 pm

Congratulations! It's a beautiful image.
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Postby Kyle on Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:47 pm

Awesome work Sue! Very well deserved

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Postby marcotrov on Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:40 pm

Congrats Sue. Beautiful image composition and great treatment. The eyes have it :)
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Postby Mal on Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:38 am

Only saw the original post this morning and made a comment, I was going to say that I thought it would be in the running for POTW.
I was not the only one to think this. Well done and congratulations.
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Postby NeoN on Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:53 am

Simply Beautiful :D
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Postby Cre8tivepixels on Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:07 am

Yeah deserved winner this week :)
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Postby iposiniditos on Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:36 am

Well done Bindii!

Great photo.
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Postby Willy wombat on Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:36 pm

Nice cat shot Bindii
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Postby Oscar on Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:21 pm

Ahhh...so many lines...................

Let's just say congratulations Sue.

It is indeed a great shot of a feline. Like the monotone treatment too.

Well done :up:

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