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Challenge: Free Study 2012-01 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Olympus PEN E-P3
Lens: Konica Minolta MF 50mm f/1.2
Location: california
Date: Jan 28, 2012
Aperture: f8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Jan 30, 2012

 January has been pretty dry for me as far as shooting volume goes. took a shot of a bird at the Malibu GTG and processed it b&w, printed it, and pasted it on a small softbox, Held it up to cats face. hope i get lucky.


out-take


Statistics
Place: 7 out of 287
Avg (all users): 6.8742
Avg (commenters): 8.4545
Avg (participants): 6.8938
Avg (non-participants): 6.8261
Views since voting: 1712
Views during voting: 296
Votes: 159
Comments: 42
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 03/02/2013 08:14:48 PM
I love this image! For me it conveys such intense personality in the cat, even though barely any expression is shown. and the contrast of textures and also feeling... the classic world of a cat and the square modern look of a screen. I dig it a bunch!
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 03/17/2012 06:37:02 PM
this is amazing!!!!
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 02/13/2012 09:20:09 AM
Good work - and a great effect
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 02/09/2012 12:45:43 AM
far out . this is amazing .. what a clever idea and how excellent it looks ..
congrats on the 7th place in a free study .. :)
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 02/08/2012 07:25:07 AM
Ingenious. Very cool image and very creative idea.
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 02/08/2012 12:05:15 AM
Excellent concept and image :)
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 02/07/2012 10:40:11 PM
It's not about quantity, Brian, but quality. And that you have in spades. Congrats on the TT in a FS!!!
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 02/07/2012 10:18:35 PM
well done, Brian! congrats on TT! you did get lucky that your cat's pupils were this huge at the time of shooting :). Did you shoot it in the dark with a strobe?
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 02/07/2012 08:54:17 PM
congrats on the top 10!
i was hoping this would do well.
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 02/07/2012 08:12:03 PM
Wd on Top 10! ETA: Just noticed the lens! I used one for years...so sad they are kaput now.

Message edited by author 2012-02-08 01:13:35.
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 02/07/2012 08:06:35 PM
Fine image! Well done. Congrats on top ten!
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 02/07/2012 07:41:47 PM
Congratulations, trust yourself grasshopper (but not the cat ;)
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 02/07/2012 07:39:21 PM
Top ten in a free study is quite impressive!! Congrats!
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 02/07/2012 07:39:18 PM
Excellent job, Brian. Congratulations on your top 10 finish.
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 02/07/2012 07:29:18 PM
Woo Hoo! Fabulous placement in the free study! Congrats, Brian!
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 02/07/2012 07:17:01 PM
Fascinating image, and excellent technique to make it so believable.
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 02/07/2012 07:12:13 PM
Great finish, lovely shot!
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 02/07/2012 07:09:33 PM
Congrats! Wonderful shot!
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 02/07/2012 07:03:45 PM
Whoa! Brilliant!

Top Ten in a FS! WONDERFUL!

Congrats!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/07/2012 12:12:28 PM
GREAT capture! Absolutely perfect reflection in that eye.
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 02/07/2012 09:43:20 AM
Nicely done.
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 02/07/2012 06:40:28 AM
Ha! great capture.
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 02/06/2012 12:36:49 PM
Love it and nice catch. I just wonder what's going through that mind...
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 02/05/2012 03:09:02 PM
Stunning! 10 from me.
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 02/05/2012 06:33:12 AM
Haha, very nice and made me smile. Great focus on the cat's face, you can see so much detail in the eyes and fur. Good job.
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 02/04/2012 01:26:26 PM
Really amazing... hope this is not edited :)
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 02/04/2012 12:15:59 PM
Nice to see a new twist on wildlife photography.
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 02/04/2012 09:23:07 AM
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: DPC is full of cat shots - but this one transcends indulgent pet sentimentality and delivers an unexpected killer punch. The bird on the TV(?) and the transfixed kit is just delightful and the monochrome on colour nesting of the two images works brilliantly.

Critical stuff: Nothing

Overall: A really well seen/constructed image.
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 02/04/2012 05:37:14 AM
A pet (cat) photo that sweeps all others before it into the trash where imo many of them belong. That stare, the concentration is intense. Not only is it technically well photographed, PP'd and unique but it tells a typical feline vs Bird story and I hope it is being rewarded. Well done. Top Marks (9)
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 02/03/2012 11:21:47 AM
i love this
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 02/03/2012 04:51:55 AM
is she watching natgeo tv?
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 02/02/2012 04:32:48 AM
What an interesting capture!
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 02/02/2012 03:43:34 AM
almost like a picture in a picture
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 02/02/2012 12:43:40 AM
love it. great dof and focus. the birds reflection in the eye makes the shot.
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 02/01/2012 11:43:01 PM
Can't help grinning. 7 & thank you.
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 02/01/2012 07:11:27 PM
WOW, now thats cool.
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 02/01/2012 10:51:13 AM
Incredible! Didn't notice the reflection of bird right away. Great shot. -10
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 02/01/2012 07:54:30 AM
THIS is remarkable!
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 02/01/2012 07:12:12 AM
That's pretty awesome.
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 02/01/2012 03:02:15 AM
Ha, awesome.
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 01/31/2012 11:07:32 PM
Wonderful! Love this... and the Title the cherry. Perfect comp and line of the nose eye.. Superb photography 9
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 01/31/2012 08:58:58 PM
OH WOW fantastic!!!
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