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Pim by Jim Skea.
Nossa gata Pim olhando pelo encosto de uma cadeira. "Pintado com luz" usando uma laterninha de bolso.

Our tabby Pim poking her head through a chair back. Light-painted with a pocket torch. Available large (768x768)

-Added to the Cream of the Crop pool as my most favourited picture.

This was the #1 photo by Flickr - Interesting on the date
August 7th 2005.

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This photo's generated quite a bit more activity than usual so I thought it would be worthwhile explaining how it was done. It's not that difficult if you have a digicam with some sort of manual focus. First get yourself a cat, and a small pocket torch (one of those that takes 2 AA batteries...)

It was 1am in the morning in the office, with the curtains closed. Pim had climbed onto the chair and I decided to photograph her. Luckily for me she was a bit less active than usual for that time of night. I put the camera (Sony F717) on a tripod in its lowest position, measured the distance and locked the focus. I set the shutter speed for 0.1s (there were a few experiments) and set the timer.

During the countdown I passed the flashlight over her face in the direction I wanted, moving it so that there would be enough movement in 0.1s for the "circular halo effect" you get from pocket torches not to appear. And of course there was quite a bit of luck when the shutter finally went off.

If you're interested there's another one of her done with the same technique, but further away and so a longer exposure here.
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Esta foto gerou mais interesse do que o normal para minhas fotos. Portanto pensei que seria interessante, para quem gastou seu tempo comentando aqui, explicar como foi feito. Se tiver uma câmera com algum tipo de foco manual não é difícil (mesmo com foco automático é possível mas mais chato...)

Bem, primeira adquira um gato (ou gata) e uma lanterninha de bolsa (daquelas bem vagabundas, que funcionam com 2 pilhas AA).

Uma hora de madrugada no escitório, cortinas fechadas. Pim tinha subido na cadeira e resolvi fotografá-la. Felizmente ela não estava muito ativa nessa noite. Coloquei a máquina no tripé, acertei a distância com o foco manual, coloquei o obturador em 0.1s (fiz várias experiências) e apertei o timer.

Enquanto esperava a câmera disparar, iluminei o rosto dela com a lanterninha de bolso sempre mexendo o feixe de luz para que não saisse aqueles círculos redondos da lâmpada. E tive uma baita dose de sorte, claro, quando a máquina finalmente disparou.

Há outra dela, feita com a mesma técnica mas de mais longe e uma exposição maior aqui 

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Mr. Physics  Pro User  says:

I think this is extraordinary! Too bad about that spot below the cat. Why didn't you edit it out?

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Jim Skea  Pro User  says:

@mscaprikell and mrphysics: the "noise" is the pillow she was lying on. I burned it quite a bit rather than eliminating it because I felt compositionally the bottom right was too dark and featureless without it.
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Kees Smans  Pro User  says:

I like it voted as "saveme"(from Deleteme! group)
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Beachy  Pro User  says:

Awesome, moody and intruiging. Stands head and shoulders above other cat snaps.. I agree with Mr Physics about the detail below the cat. Also, the photo could do with some rotation to straighten the door.

Minor points aside, you have a winning shot here.

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Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Unbowed  Pro User  says:

very good shot.

voted as "saveme" (from Delete me! group).
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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NATTY H  Pro User  says:

Exceptional photograph. This one really stands out from anything else in the pool. Excellent contrast, mood, and composition.

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Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Ellenvangeel  Pro User  says:

Good light and warm. The cat is looking good in the lens and looks like he want to tell something. (should i come out?)
voted as "saveme" (from Delete me! group)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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kafkan  Pro User  says:

I hate cats, love dogs, but I'm voteing to save this kitty even though I've never saved a flickr dog.

voted as "saveme" (from Delete me! group)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Barb Henry  Pro User  says:

This is SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pensiero  Pro User  says:

Really great, the shadows/light effect is amazing!

Voted saveme7 (from Delete Me! group)
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Tsjeu  Pro User  says:

I don't know. I have been avoiding this picture all evening. It's like the cat is coming on stage like some timid Marlene Dietrich. The lighting is glamourous and moody, and I really love cats. But I think I have seen enough cute cat pictures for the rest of my life, they're almost starting to make me sick. It's a stupid argument maybe: but that's why I wouldn't like to see it in the safe. Maybe we should start a thread for pictures of our cats, in which all "cute" pictures are forbidden.


voted as "deleteme"
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jim Skea  Pro User  says:

I knew I could rely on you to delete this one, tsjeu! I actually thought about waiting for you to go to sleep before submitting it here but decided to take my chances.

Someone didn't tag, so I'm adding deleteme3. I hope this doesn't start a run...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hourman says:

While I agree that all cat pictures should be behind bars, I don't think they should be in Safes.

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Johanna Nelson says:

great.
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RussellReno  Pro User  says:

I like cats and the lighting.



Voted saveme8 (from Delete Me! group)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Rentahamster says:

Young SkeaWalker! A picture that doesn't make me pour acid in my eyes! Huzzah!

Nice contrast n' stuff. Very mysterious.

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_ Claudio Brazil ♫  Pro User  says:

Que espetáculo de foto.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jim Skea  Pro User  says:

@mscaprikell: Just looked at the large version of this again to check for noise and can't see anything obvious. Strange that noone else mentioned it, too. But thanks for the feedback
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotos da Má!!! [deleted] says:

Ficou mto, mto, mto linda!!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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vacationtime  Pro User  says:

beautiful lighting in this shot.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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cecily7  Pro User  says:

Great shot and lovely colors.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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slight clutter  Pro User  says:

Exceptional.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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estan says:

powerful!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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thetourist  Pro User  says:

hooray for pim
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Parthurpics  Pro User  says:

Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic! Instant favourite
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

ipernity.com/home/nicoleb / No to censorship [deleted] says:

Beautiful by all means!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

writingman [deleted] says:

An outstanding photograph -- thanks!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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bocavermelha-l.b.  Pro User  says:

Wow, Jiminsky!!!
Fantastic shot taken in a low light situation, a delightful view at original size. Surprised I couldn’t find any noise, do u cleaned by PS? What amazes me a lot is Pim’s posture, sooooo calm and focused so well by you.
Astonishing capture!
Can I vote saveme11? :)
Abraços p/vcs e para Pim!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Rahul Matthan  Pro User  says:

Got here too late to save this but I would have. Excellent image. So beautiful.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hawkeye39  Pro User  says:

I like it!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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jilbean3  Pro User  says:

great!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Airchild says:

I like the mysteriousness of this shot. Pim's face is almost like a human face! His eye is so expressive. Wonderful portrait!
And thanks so much for your kind comment!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Buntekuh  Pro User  says:

Wonderful and mystical photo!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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frnong says:

i like the feeling
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Gini~  Pro User  says:

She is beautiful and your protrait is amazing.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

OmMPadmeH [deleted] says:

:o)

ela tá linda...
olhar de curiosidade
bacana Jim

aquele céu foi de ontem a tarde o dia terminando
o vento ficando frio
na Praia da Bica...no JGuanabara

muita gente por lá num domingo tranquilo
boas vibrações...quis compartilhar
sincretismo e religiosidade
fé e curiosidade
diversão...arte...música
lembranças do passado...de gente que amamos
e amaremos pra sempre...

de pessoas que distantes estão perto
daquelas que nunca saem do nosso pensamento....foi muito bom

ter seu olhar sobre as imagens
é um presente...obrigado

boa semana
Paulo
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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B2 Photography says:

One of the best pet pictures I've ever seen.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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i'm Luc says:

what a great shot
what a eyesight
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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MÔNICA SANTOS  Pro User  says:

fantástica amigo!!!!!!!!
manda pra Fotografe Melhor!!!!
adoreiiiiiiii!
:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
bjs!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Morgana says:

Nossa...essa é de mestre 'the flash'...linda, luz perfeita e Pim is very cute..:))

Quanto ao filtro da foto, fiz no Eye Candy 400, um plugin do Photoshop, se vc quiser copio num cd, são muitos efeitos e como minha câmera está com defeito e I have no money to fit it by now..então estou usando fotos antigas para testar minha 'arte'..rsrs

Bom dia e uma ótima semana..:)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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LalinhaBS says:

Nossa ficou muito linda essa foto, parece até um Leopardo.
Parabéns!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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MaD Gi®L•™  Pro User  says:

wow amazing
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Daniel Pascoal says:

Great photo!!

-voted as "saveme11" (from the Delete me! group)


Ahh, obrigado por me defender na minha foto! rsrs, esses caras são fodas, fuzilam a foto! rsrsrs
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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angemon  Pro User  says:

oooooh..foofa

olha só!!!!!!
congratsssss

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2005/08/07 /
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Maria Angelica says:

www.flickr.com/photos/94009152@N00/

we are very ashamed of her
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Simone Maschio says:

very good picture...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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.TatianaSapateiro.  Pro User  says:

WOW Jim, que show de foto, se vc já está no saveme11 nem tem dúvida né?

o deleteme me irrita, será que só eles falam a verdade sobre minhas fotos :(((( ?

lá na minha ia a barba e algo mais viu?
estradinha brabíssima mas o mergulhe compensa, claro só os anos que eu ganhei!!!!
beijos
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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raquelsantana  Pro User  says:

Fantástica!!!

Um facho de luz a iluminar o Pim...e que criatividade...com uma lanterna de bolso!!!!
Criatividade não depende de recursos, mesmo!!!
Essa foto é a prova.

Bjs, Jim
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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.TatianaSapateiro.  Pro User  says:

uma no safe e váááááárias eliminadas!
eu vou por a minha gota lá e quero ver o que vai acontecer mas já sei que vou ficar com raiva, mas me divirto...
mas eu só não entendo o motivo do que vc disse, ãs vezes gostam e falam que não gostam, tudo doido?
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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ana_maria_  Pro User  says:

Belissima foto ! Adorei a luz e as cores quentes... E o olhar da Pim está demais !!!

Re : sim, no Forte... esperando mesa na Colombo.;))
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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grebo guru  Pro User  says:

Wow, another cat photo in the SAFE! nice one, Jim!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Hudlu [deleted] says:

Ficou muito boa essa foto, adorei!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Martinusso  Pro User  says:

E essa luz meu irmão, como consegues???
Abraço.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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snowriderguy  Pro User  says:

ready to strike...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tumminelli  Pro User  says:

Fantastica!!!!

Olha ela aqui:
www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/24hours/
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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GiselleOttoni says:

Muito legal!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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gummy_care_bear says:

wow cool picture
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@c  Pro User  says:

Belíssima foto!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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magic_eye  Pro User  says:

Maravilohsa esta!!
Very interesting!!!!!!
Parabens pelo destaque no interesting!
Merecida!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Nuts In May  Pro User  says:

Your cat is cool!!
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Suzana Latini  Pro User  says:

espetacular, Jim!!
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Paula Marina  Pro User  says:

CARAMBA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEMAIS, JIM !!
BJBJBJBJBJBJBJBJBJBJBJBJBJ
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fotogail  Pro User  says:

just when i was arguing that cat tags should get minus points for interestingness, here comes a powerful one. look at that glint in the eye -- makes me glad i'm not a mouse!
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Kees Smans  Pro User  says:

Congratulations!
This image is Flickr - Interesting #1 photo for August 07th 2005.

Would you please add it to the group Flickr - Interesting daily #1 moments?
It will be a great addition!
Please read the conditions of the group first.
(You have to paste a link below your #1 photo, to proof if your photo was ranked #1 by Flickr - Interesting. Easy to do)
Please, only post your #1 photo, if you will meet the conditions.

If you have already post your #1 photo, you can read this comment like unwritten.

Thanks you all, for uploading your #1 Photo.
Kees, Administrator of the group Flickr - Interesting daily #1 moments.
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OtorinaLaringoiatra says:

Splendida
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OLD SKOOL Cora says:

Que lindinha... e que foto! Ando postando tanta foto de celular que ando com saudade de umas fotos "de verdade" -- mas são ossos do ofício. Sim, eu dei uma velejada no Brasil 1. Quase morri de inveja de mim mesma... ;-)

É fenomenal o barco, Jim. Nunca vi nada igual. VOA!!!! Saímos num dia sem vento, e não é que ele deu conta do recado? Show de bola. Também, a tripulação é o que há de gente boa, a começar pelo skipper incomparável...
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Fernando Porto  Pro User  says:

Veja quem fala em luz. O dominío aqui é total. Voce é craque!
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Luma Kimura  Pro User  says:

Gostei muito desta, Jim! Começando que adoro fotos com gatos, achei essa luz e composição fantásticas! Deu um ar meio de curiosidade e mistério, combina muito bem com gatos...

Beijokas e uma ótima semana!
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Renata Diem  Pro User  says:

Gente! Essa foto parece cartaz de um filme de suspense! Ótima! hehehehe
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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Martinusso  Pro User  says:

Dá prá se fazer belas coisa com essa técnica e você mandou muito bem. A outra também ficou boa, mas essa aqui é imbatível.
Abraço.
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CatsFive  Pro User  says:

I'da saved it...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Helena Circe [deleted] says:

Maravilha , Jim!
A casa talvez não esteja totalmente pronta, mas certamente já vai dar para fazer uma recepçãozinha para encontrar vocês. Tô convencendo o Zé e Adri de virem no mesmo final de semana... Help me, please!

Bjs!


Bjs!
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athlwulf says:

There are so many cat pictures on Flickr, but this...this jumps out at you. Easily the best of this genre.
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Unhindered by Talent  Pro User  says:

This is a wonderful shot. Your lighting is incredible, and the look on the cat's face is tremendous. I actually like the little spot of light on the cushion for what that's worth. Thanks for a great image!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

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*helmen  Pro User  says:

wow!!!
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aagg  Pro User  says:

=)
Grande abraço!
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sohologramic [deleted] says:

Iluminação cinematográfica!
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lawatt  Pro User  says:

lovely image, Jim -- glad to see it saved!!
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angemon  Pro User  says:

uauuu..esta tá famosa..tá no calendário, viu?
bjs e boa noite pra vcs!
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José Ricardo says:

demais!!!
hipnotizou a gata e pimba!!!
um abração
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BlackFoxx says:

it's nice to see a cat picture that's not a cliche`
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Jim Skea  Pro User  says:

Wow! Thanks for all the comments, people. This photo certainly generated more activity than my usual stuff so I went back to the caption and left an explanation of how it was done. I used a technique called light painting - really not that difficult and it can produce some very unusual lighting.
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Sweet Freak  Pro User  says:

Hello Pim! Your human takes wonderful photos!
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Anna Rigato  Pro User  says:

Ficou linda mesmo, Jim!
Parabéns!
:)
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ccarriconde  Pro User  says:

ficou fantástica!
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craig_352  Pro User  says:

I'm glad this photo navigated the deleteme group successfully - and the people with cat phobias. In fact I'm impressed with the lack of flack it generated for simply being a photograph of a cat.

The photograph shows creativity and imagination, and the execution is spot on. Congratulations. A great image.
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Nil!  Pro User  says:

!!!!!!!!!
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rodillagrande  Pro User  says:

Wonderful lighting effect. Perfect for a lurking cat.
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Gustavo Carrijo says:

bela sorte Jim!!!
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Felipe Candido says:

Caramba... e eu sou suspeito, pq amo gatos!
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PeterKvG says:

Nice experiment, wonderful photo. I'll remember this technique.
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kimberkit  Pro User  says:

What an awesome piece of lighting and interest!!!
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lawatt  Pro User  says:

Pim is such a cool name, by the way -- and I thought I'd fav'd this the first time I saw it, but now see I didn't -- that will have to change!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

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__Adriana__  Pro User  says:

Lindíssima!
Bjs
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craig_352  Pro User  says:

Hi there, I don't know if you are interested but you may be interested in checking out:

www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/

The pool contains photos voted in by other flickrers. Since this is one of the best cat photos I've seen in flickrdom it deserves a Bravo to get in.
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naama says:

great photo, and thanks foe the explanation! i will experiment with that technique.
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Mr. Mark  Pro User  says:

I saw this long ago but I don't know why I never commented on it. This has got to be one of the all time best deleteme photos. Would likely give a good fight for contention for the flickr title as well. it's purrrrrr-fect.
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M@rty's Photos says:

I love it!
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lorretine says:

wonderful!!!
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Jim Skea  Pro User  says:

Thanks. There's another couple of photos which I took at the time which came out well. I'll see if I can dig them out and post them (though this is my favourite of the lot)
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