Comment from ahsanzia
LOL this cat seems to have an attitude. Very nice photo with good composition, sharp focus and beautiful details. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

Initial Impact:5
Creativity:5
Presentation:5
Technical Excellence:5
Technique:5
Lighting:5
Story Telling:5
Color harmony/Contrast:5

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you so much.
Yes he definitely has an attitude.

Comment from Chantrelles
What a cool looking cat! At first I thought that it was a lynx, but now I am assuming that it is your pet. What a great expression you have captured.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you for your kind and generous review.
Somebody else taught is a Bob Cat. He has some of a wild animal.
Unfortunately he isn't mine. I meet him in San Antonio and would have take him home if I had any chance. He seamed to be an alley cat suspicious of humans.

Comment from Lynseey
What first struck me in this photo is the cat's beautiful Eyes! Secondly i admire the DOF here. Good lighting and focus. Lovely kitty for sure!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you Lynseey, Your generous review means a lot to me.
The eyes was what fascinated me too. If I had any chance I would have take him home with me.

Comment from KRobb
Rating was based on the below criteria

Impact 5
Creativity 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Technical excellence 5
Technique 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lighting 5

What an attitude on this fella. Like it:)

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for your generous review.
For sure he has a lot of attitude.

Comment from fila4
I really like the look this cat has in his eyes. A bit on the wild side. He just has the presense of an alley cat. Lovely job on his fur. Background looks pretty good. His whiskers are shorter on the left than on the right. Impact, lighting and composition are good. Good luck in contest. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for your generous review and input.
I know this whiskers. I blow the off accidentally but realised it only when somebody else pointed to it. [My eyes just give up some time]. I'm working on it. But it is a lot of work to paint him new whiskers or shorten the opposite.

Comment from suzannethompson2
This is a great portrait of the beautiful cat and I like what you've done with the background, which really makes him stand out. Llighting and focus very good. The detail in his fur colours and markings and his eyes is excellent. Very nice composition.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind and generous review.

Comment from ADCPHOTO
What a mangie and cute looking cat. You have captured his personality in this shot, he seems to be a independent, and somewhat lazy cat who likes his own space. The look on his face tells it all. Great focus and composition.

Initial Impact ? 5
Creativity of Presentation ?5
Color Harmony ? 5
Center of Interest ? 5
Technical Excellence ? 5
Thought Provoking ?5
Story Telling Ability ? 5
Lighting ? 5
Shadows ? 5
Memorable ?5

Very nice work, thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2009

Thank you so much. I appreciate your detailed and generous review very much.

Comment from Papasteve
Hi Cleo This image certainly fits the title. What a facial expression! Too cute! And I do not like cats lol. I think the face could be a bit sharper bnut overall a nice image Thank you Papasteve

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2009

Thank you for your kind review.
I know the face could be sharper. I wasn't close enough and the timing was bad so I shoot anyway without resetting the camera to get this look.

Comment from shiloh106
Too funny. He certainly does have a determined stare! Great shot of his eyes--just so pretty with their colored flecks. Your shot has really caught the texture of his coat well and brought out his colors. Background looks nice, but maybe a bit close to his fur along the back.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2009

Thank you so much for your kind review.
I may came to close with the blow. I didn't want him looking like a cut out but a little melting into the background to give most attention to the face.

reply by shiloh106 on 14-Jan-2009

I understand, and his face does really look great :)

reply by the author on 15-Jan-2009

Thank you :)

Comment from GaliaG
excellent shot, lovely composition

# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2009

Thank you Galia, I appreciate your generous review very much.