I love taking photos. Especially inside the car wash. Some people say I am crazy. They may be right.

I am a happy and silly person. Not easily offended. Married to a wonderful man that i adore with one fabulous kid. Life is good. I am obsessed with Flickr and am in awe of all the amazing people here. So many inspire me and I thank them for doing so. Cheers. Go take a picture and remember the day.

If you're going to use my photos in your blog, a credit would be nice.

(please don't invite me to any glittery groups or ones that require you to comment)

My equipment:

Canon 40D
Canon 5D Mark II

100mm 2.8
50mm 1.8
24-105mm
70-200 2.8
18-55mm
Speedlight 580 EX II


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    Schoonmaker III says:

    "OK Cat, this is way over due......
    Cat's photos are without a doubt, the most creative and entertaining photos on flickr.... Always inspiring......

    Don't miss out, take a stroll through her stream......"

    4th January, 2011

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    squeakypeach4 says:

    "Cat has found such a perfect balance in her stream between beautiful and heartfelt and ridiculously funny. Her tender photographs of her family, and her beloved Anna always bring joyful tears to my eyes, while her gorgeous spider web and Japanese maple bokeh shots send me into a state of complete jealousy and awe.

    ....BUT my favorite thing about this wonderful lady is that she knows how to laugh at herself, and she is not afraid to do so! There are times I have literally guffawed upon seeing one of her goofy pictures or comments....or shot some form of liquid out of my nose! She is truly a silly, silly lady who can lift my spirits even after the very worst of days.

    Cat is wonderful in that she knows what's important in life, and she shares that with us everyday through her words and through her photography; she reminds us to not take anything for granted, and to love and laugh at every moment of everyday. She is a dear friend, a true talent, and a truly wonderful inspiration. *Hugs!*"

    27th November, 2010

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    ¶åįŊ says:

    "carolyns ability to make her amazing pictures look effortless is something that drew me to her stream in the first place,.... as a photographer she impresses me daily, and as a person she's all kinds of awesome.......

    she's so sexy, and a little crazy, i love her for that"

    7th August, 2010

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    Paguma says:

    "Catklein is a talented and versatile photographer. Her self-portraits range from gorgeous to goofy. She excels at capturing photos of her daughter and the viewer can just feel the love in the descriptions of said pictures. She has managed to capture the elusive flying cat in action. We are often treated to the beauty of the land where she lives through her gorgeous landscape photos. There is one area however where few can compete and that is her amazing macro shots.

    On top of being an amazing photographer, catklein is a wonderful person and it's truly uplifting to read about her love of life through the photos on her stream. Her stream is one of my regular stops."

    31st May, 2010

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    _.Chris._ says:

    "Funny, talented, inspirational, beautiful, hilarious, and just a great human being to co-exist with. These are all the things people say about me. Cat is ok too...............seriously. Who else could this be other than Cat. If I ever need a pick me up when I'm feeling down, I just turn to her stream. Cheers!!!"

    2nd August, 2009

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    JustCallMe_♥Bethy♥_ says:

    "Oh goodness. How to express my love for Cat ;)
    First of all she is just a super kick ass person.
    i can't tell you how much i wish i could just sit and have some beers or wine or hell water, as long as could have her as some company.
    Second, she is a fabulous artist. She inspires me, and she makes me smile. She is just great. Period.
    xoxoxox!"

    3rd July, 2009

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    alibubba says:

    "I absolutely adore Cat! Her photos are always so happy and cute. She's one of those rare feel-good photographers who doesn't need to dip into the dark and morose in order to bring forth tremendous compositions. What else is there to say? She makes Explore constantly, and she does the cutest Bench Monday shots I've ever seen. If you're not already following her and obsessed with her work, then you're probably the only one. She rules!"

    22nd June, 2009

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    happyapplepoison says:

    "Cat is one of the nicest people on here period. Plus she's got an amazing amount of pictures in explore so she must be fantastic."

    4th June, 2009

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    ) Jason ( not to be confused with ) J@son ( says:

    "Cat rocks, simple as that! She takes awesome photos, and if we are lucky she is in them, and she looks killer ;-) She is very funny and loves to have fun on Flickr. Everytime I look at her photos, I learn a little more about her, and I am liking what I am seeing.

    Take care Cat, thanks for sharing you with us :-)"

    15th May, 2009

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    Dave77459 says:

    "Take this test: view a page of catklein's photos and decide how many of them you like. Gorgeous, well crafted, witty, funny, what-have-you. Chances are, you'll decide that more often than not, an image from catklein pleases you. That is why she is an artist, and why the populace must rise up and demand a photo book. I did, and you should too."

    10th March, 2009

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    newiseman says:

    "Cat is definitely has one of the most open and creative minds on Flickr. She has a refreshing and fun-loving take on everything and always makes me smile. It's a fun ride when you're visiting her world."

    24th December, 2008

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    ~*~...nicole...~*~ says:

    "cat is the quintessential fun girl. her photos reflect her love of color and her penchant for fun. she has an innate love of the bokey, and i have an innate lover of her and the art she creates. and i am here to tell you, she is exactly as you think she is; funny, smart, sassy, and talented. i love cat!"

    10th December, 2008

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    derbyq says:

    "Just take a quick stroll through Cat's stream, and you'll know the girl just oozes energy and love. Seriously, she's got it all going all: endless talent, an incredible eye for beauty, a zany side that will brighten your day, and a generous heart. I'm proud to know her here in Flickr-land. She always brings a smile when I need it most. MWAH!"

    15th October, 2008

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    mocachip says:

    "Catklein takes wonderful pictures - she has a great eye for photography & loves doing it, and it shows. Her images are beautiful and fun - especially her totally creative SPs which so many of us look forward to daily. But, aside from that, she is my best friend and I am lucky to know her & have her in my life. She rocks. PLUS she lets me put pizza on her head -- but that's a totally diffferent subject...."

    29th September, 2008

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    Mi.ke.B says:

    "I think the first photos that I saw of cat's were of something silly (vacuuming in heels maybe?). Since I LOVE silly, I was instantly hooked. Looking further I found out that while her humorous side is a very large part of who she is, she's so much more. Cat can take photos of anything and make them gorgeous, especially that mythical bokey she so loves. I do love checking out her photos every single day since there is always something new and wonderful to see. I just don't know about her carwash fetish, though."

    19th September, 2008

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    DenisenFamily says:

    "I love touring Cat's stream. Her shots are colorful and fun and interesting and always, always make me smile. She is kind and encouraging and I totally wished I lived closer to her."

    23rd September, 2008

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    *narly says:

    "Cat is gorgeous, funny and all-round freaking awesome - and if I had met her when I was younger, I suspect we'd be married by now and would have produced several mochaccino-coloured babies (one of which I would have liked to have called "Pedro").

    If you look through her photostream, you too will realise the undeniable truth: Cat is to Digital Photography what Richard Gere is to the world of Hamster Pornography.

    Mr Shark absolutely loves this lady and you should too :-)




    ***I'm Mr Shark, and I approve this message***"

    28th August, 2008

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    ~Jeanne~ says:

    "There aren't too many people like Cat...ok, there aren't ANY like her! For that I feel lucky to have found her. Her photos are filled with joy and bokeh, she has the ability to turn a bad day into a beautiful photo AND a life lesson on how to be grateful for the things that really matter, AND she is as funny as they come!

    And we are engaged to be married.

    Thanks, Cat for making flickr SOOO FUN!"

    22nd August, 2008

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    *Michelle*(xena2542)-on/off flickr says:

    "Cat is the most fun person I know on Flickr! I love, love, love her wonderful outlook on life and photography. I envy her creativity!

    I truly look forward to seeing what over the top thing she has thought of each day to photo when I log onto Flickr!!!"

    7th July, 2008

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    TL17 says:

    "She is a laughter engineer. I doubt that she eats nuts all day, which makes a super-risk-taker out of her. Yeah, she shocks me with her photos very often. I can tell she's successful. Her stream is full of fun and sweetness, and I love it."

    3rd July, 2008

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    J.i.l.l. says:

    "Cat is the "Empress of Fun". I always look forward to her new photo postings. The world of Flickr is better with her in it!"

    2nd July, 2008

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    Darby & Me (Go Giants!!!) says:

    "It is obvious from her photographs that Cat has a great sense of humor and a very creative, playful and cheerful attitude, but, by regularly viewing Cat's photos, you will also discover a very wonderful and talented person and an absolutely extraordinary mom. Thanks, Cat, for sharing the best parts of life with us."

    19th June, 2008

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    <3~Kristin~<3 says:

    "I love catkleins photostream!!!! She is so fun, funny, anventurous, creative and clever.... and it shows in every photo she takes. It's like taking a breath of fresh air with every view!!! Thanks for always brightening my day!!!"

    12th June, 2008

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    marni* says:

    "Catklein makes flickr a fun and happy place to be. She seems to have the greatest sense of humor and lust for life! I look forward to many, many more of your wonderful photos, Cat and thank you for your flickr friendship.
    Marni"

    8th June, 2008

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    janoid says:

    "Cat is one of my favorite people, on and off flickr. Not only is she very talented, but her enthusiasm is contagious! Her wonderful photos show her loving, as well as fun-loving way of seeing the world. She shares her beautiful heart in her comments, and has a way of making everyone happy.... especially me.... :)) I wish I lived near her, but having her friendship thorough flickr is the next best thing!

    xoxoxox to you, sweet Cat.... My life is sweeter and more fun for knowing you...."

    20th October, 2007

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    Brian Matiash says:

    "Cat o' Cat. Anyone who can bring to Flickr the joys of Aunt Flow and Boiling Barbie is A-OK in my book. Cat brings a unique flavor to her shots.... a true sense of natural talent. She isn't afraid to express herself with filters and effects and unorthodox angles/perspectives. She opens up her family to us with absolutely fantastic stills, each telling their own story. Plus, Cat's the greatest co-Admin that a fella could ask for. Cat rules, you owe it to yourself to take a look-see."

    11th October, 2007

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    mskaz says:

    "Cat has an amazing eye and inspires me to look at things differently (flow, anyone?) and to take more pictures! And she is a darling friend!"

    6th October, 2007

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    carole_colors says:

    "catklein is a sweet, wonderful, crazy critter!"

    15th January, 2007

Name:
cat klein
Joined:
December 2006
Hometown:
mars
Currently:
santa cruz
I am:
Female and Taken