Harley 2
Uploaded: December 28, 2007 10:58:31
Shutter Priority
Exposure: 1/15
f/3.0
ISO 200
External Flash bounce on ceiling.
12/07-D&M
3/2 - Animals
EFP
POTD-2/25/08
Exif: F Number: 3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/150 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: FinePix S7000
Jillian Danielson December 28, 2007
Whoah!!! GORGEOUS!!! #816564Vicki L. Filippin December 28, 2007
WOW, thank you, Jillian. I've been messing with this one for 2 days now, trying to get it perfect. I've got another version of it on my gallery, but can't decide which I like best.Michael S. Baker December 28, 2007
Both works for me, Vicki. Looks like you decreased the sharpness/contract a bit on this image. It still works for me. I'd submit either image to the contest.Vicki L. Filippin December 28, 2007
Thanks, Mike. Yes, I lowered the sharpness on the entire image and then replaced it just at the nose and face. I'm still on the fence of which one I like best, but always appreciate your feedback. #5262559
Cindy Bendush
December 31, 2007
Vicki L. Filippin December 31, 2007
Thank you so much, Cindy. His eyes have been 'tweaked' a bit, but he is definately a force to be reckoned with!!HAPPY NEW YEAR! #5271749
monique gresser December 31, 2007
Beautifully done - I like the cropping/composition #5271795Vicki L. Filippin December 31, 2007
Thanks for the kudos, Niq. I really tossed back and forth with this or the other version. #5271851monique gresser December 31, 2007
I like this one better - it has a warmer feel to it. #5271867Vicki L. Filippin December 31, 2007
I appreciate the feedback, Niq. Anything that 'warms' up Harley is a good thing!! He's not a very nice kitty at all. Good thing I don't have to live with him...LOLGary Lange December 31, 2007
Cool shot here, Vicki!! #5272244Vicki L. Filippin December 31, 2007
Thanks, Gary! How are things in sunny California?
Arnie Horwitz
January 02, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin January 03, 2008
Thanks for your visit and nice comment, Arnie.Jessica Jenney January 04, 2008
This is so gorgeous, Vicki! Wonderful detail and color in the eyes! I love the reflections! #5291926Vicki L. Filippin January 04, 2008
Thank you SO much, Jessica.Sam Britt January 04, 2008
Wonderful close-up of this beautiful cat, Vicki. #5292038Vicki L. Filippin January 04, 2008
Thanks for the kind words, Sam!Howard B. Cheek January 08, 2008
Hi Vicki,Vicki L. Filippin January 08, 2008
Hi Howard~I got EFP's on both of them, so decided to keep them displayed. #5311295
Jim Baines
January 10, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin January 10, 2008
Hi Jim, and thanks for stopping by my gallery. Yes, his real name is Harley. He belongs to my brother-in-law. I took this while visiting their home for Christmas. #5320387Imar De Waard February 14, 2008
Love this, a beauty! #5495354Vicki L. Filippin February 14, 2008
Thank you so much, Imar! It's one of my favorites. #5496190Nick Lagos February 24, 2008
A very eye catching image that really draws you in Vicki...congrats #5542566Vicki L. Filippin February 24, 2008
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Nick!!!Dianna Murphy February 25, 2008
this is great Vicki, I looked at the first version too. This is way superior in my opinion. The white flecks in the first are distracting and his eyes in this version are far better. #5548991Vicki L. Filippin February 25, 2008
Thank you so much for your visit and feedback, Dianna. I agree with your thought pattern. It's all part of that learning process we go through as artists. I entered them in different categories at the time and both got EFP's which was great, but I did think I'd do better. I think I'll put this version in the animals category this month and see if it does better than it did in details and macro.Michael Umbreit February 25, 2008
Vicki - I agree with Dianna. The softness of the fur and the additional color/details in the eyes makes this one the winner to me. Wonderful image! - Mike #5550745Vicki L. Filippin February 25, 2008
Thanks a bunch, Mike. I think that next time I'm not sure, I'll post them first before entering. You have all been so kind with your critiques.Cheryl Meisel March 11, 2008
Awesome shot! He is a blackie all right. Beautiful!Denise Denomy March 11, 2008
What a terrific capture, Vicki! CONGRATULATIONS on your EP & POTD!!! :0) #5624878Avril Young March 11, 2008
wow outstanding work...he sure is a beauty, just love those eyes!!!!Faisal Almalki March 11, 2008
Wow indeed! LOLBrilliant composition and great details. Well done and congrats on your POTD #5624887
Evy Johansen
March 11, 2008
Susie Peek-Swint March 11, 2008
Many congrats on POTD Vicki ~ stunning capture! #5625083Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 11, 2008
Those eyes, those beautiful eyes!!! Excellent potd Vicki, congratulations! #5625147Kate Jackson March 11, 2008
Oh my gosh - the most fantastic cat portrait ever! #5625164Michelle Alton March 11, 2008
Absolutely BRILLIANT POTD! So well deserved congratulations!anna nielsen March 11, 2008
Excellent photo! #5625587
Melinda F. Schneider
March 11, 2008
Nancyj E. Hovey
March 11, 2008
Patricia A. Casey
March 11, 2008
Sharon F. Morris
March 11, 2008
Lori Carlson March 11, 2008
Great subject & great full frame shot, Vicki! :0) I like that little bit of white showing in the one of those two beautiful eyes. Congrats to you! :0) #5625853Joy Rector March 11, 2008
congrats on the POTD #5625877Michael Umbreit March 11, 2008
Vicki - Congratulations on your POTD! - Mike #5625884Susan M. Smith March 11, 2008
This is definitely not "just another" cat picture! Vicki, you did a beautiful job capturing Harley. Not easy to do with a black cat! Big Congrats on your POTD! #5626117Vicki L. Filippin March 11, 2008
Thank you all so VERY much....I'm still crying and my hands are shaking.JO ANN CLEVELAND March 11, 2008
WOW, WOW, WOW!Congratulations on this fantastic image!
jo ann c. #5626214
monique gresser March 11, 2008
Congratulations on your POTD!!!! wooo-wooo awesome! xxxooo #5626240Jim Britt March 11, 2008
Wow great detail and perfectly exposed. Nice job and congrats on your POTD. #5626249Vicki L. Filippin March 11, 2008
Thank you JoAnn, Niqui, and Jim.Kathy L. Clark March 11, 2008
Vicki congrats on your fabulous POTD. What a beautiful kitty. #5626537Cyn Valentine March 11, 2008
Awesome image Vicki..congratulations on your POTD!! #5626541Gary Lange March 11, 2008
AWESOME image here, Vicki!! Where have you been lately, girl? Congrats on the POTD!! #5626716Christian Rosito March 11, 2008
WOW! Great capture, beautiful eyes. Congratulations on your POTD! #5627097Sarah G March 11, 2008
WOW!! Love it! I'm glad it made POTD just so I would see this beautiful image.Congratulations! #5627129
Les Rhoades
March 11, 2008
Amy Weiland March 11, 2008
hey girlie! congrats on the POD! That's awesome!!! Amy #5627392
Cindy Bendush
March 11, 2008
Michelle L. Frick March 11, 2008
What a handsome kitty! Congratulations on your POTD Vicki! #5628043Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 11, 2008
WOW, I dunno how I missed a cat photo LOL! Awsome capture girl, amazing clarity and reflection in Harleys eyes.Corinne M. Thompson March 11, 2008
Big Congrats to you Vicki on your POTD for this magnificent capture! :)
Jeff Robinson
March 11, 2008
Lindley Johnson
March 11, 2008
Kathleen R. Struckle March 11, 2008
Awesome image!! Congrats on POTD!! #5629073Vicki L. Filippin March 11, 2008
Thank you ALL, again. Sorry I didn't get to reply sooner, but I had to go to work after receiving this AWESOME news. My feet still haven't hit the floor yet!Vicki L. Filippin March 11, 2008
Diane Reddy
Jan Filippin
great news - congrats. you made my kitty famous.
Thanks
Jan
Hi Vicki: Congratulations on your Photo of the Day, Harley. What a gorgeous photo/cat! I have a black cat and he is so difficult to take pictures of. His fur is always too shiny or looks dusty! Great job. Your photos are very inspiring.
Stacy
#5629084
RC Fritz March 11, 2008
WOW, WOW! !Fabulous POTD, Vicki! Congrats! #5629661Vicki L. Filippin March 11, 2008
Thanks so much Diane, Jan, Stacy and RC.Robin R. March 12, 2008
Great image. Congrats. #5635074Vicki L. Filippin March 13, 2008
Thanks so much, Robin!Vicki L. Filippin March 13, 2008
Hi Chris, and thanks for your thoughts. The reflection you see in his eyes is me laying on my stomach in front of him...he was sitting under a dining room chair. #5639274Hayden Cannon March 14, 2008
WOW this is superb Vicki just such a beautiful capture I love everythibng about it and congrats on the potd fantastic photo! #5640541Vicki L. Filippin March 14, 2008
Thanks for your visit and kind comments, Hayden. It was quite an exciting day for me! #5641351Vicki Tinnon Brock March 26, 2008
Vicki,Harley is AWESOME - what a wonderful image - nice job!
Take care.
Vicki :) #5702915
Vicki L. Filippin March 26, 2008
Thank you so much, Vicki. I'm quite excited about it! #5703053
Lisa J. Boulden
March 27, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin March 27, 2008
Thank you so much, Lisa. It's definately one of my favorites!Candice L. Carter March 31, 2008
Breathtaking intense capture! #5724651Vicki L. Filippin March 31, 2008
Than you so much for the kind comment, Candice!!Michael S. Baker April 04, 2008
Didn't realize you got POTD on this one, Vicki. Not surprised at all- it is an EXCELLENT image! Big congratulations on this well deserved recognition!!!Vicki L. Filippin April 04, 2008
Thanks a ton, Mike. You were a big part in helping me decide which of the 2 were the best. I still can't believe it got POTD, though. I couldn't be more thrilled. I'm sure you can appreciate how exciting it is having had one yourself. #5745407
Cindy Bendush
April 21, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin April 22, 2008
Thanks so much, Cindy #5822891Michael S. Baker April 22, 2008
Way to go, Vicki...BIG congrats on your finalist image! You know I'm pulling for you all the way for achievement at the next level! I'll be watching!Well done!
Mike B- #5823463
Vicki L. Filippin April 22, 2008
Thanks SO much, Mike. You were a big help in me getting this far. This image has been really good to me.Michael Umbreit April 22, 2008
Vicki - Congratulations on your finalist! - Mike #5826364Vicki L. Filippin April 22, 2008
Thanks, again, for the support Mike!
Virginia Leone
April 23, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin April 23, 2008
Thank you so very much, Virginia. He wasn't an easy subject to work with, but definately good to me in BP-land!Colleen Farrell April 23, 2008
Fabulous pet portrait, Vicki! Congratulations on your POTD and finalist! #5831869Colleen Farrell April 23, 2008
Woohoo, and now it's a WINNER!!! Big congrats, Vicki! #5832441Mary K. Robison April 23, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on your win, Vicki! #5832960Colette M. Metcalf April 24, 2008
Congratulations on your win!!!! #5833532Vicki L. Filippin April 24, 2008
Thank you SO much Colleen, Mary, & Collette. I AM TOTALLY STOKED! I thought POTD was waaay kewl, but THIS is the bomb!!!!Michael S. Baker April 24, 2008
SO Happy for you, Vicki!!!!!! Persistence pays off! Well deserved kudos for this image! Big congrats!Vicki L. Filippin April 24, 2008
Thanks for the continued support, Mike. Maybe one day I'll catch up to all of your coveted awards....one can hope!
Deborah Lewinson
April 24, 2008
Congratulations,
Debby #5834337
Vicki L. Filippin April 24, 2008
Thank you SO much, Debby. I'm quite thrilled!
Elida Gutierrez
April 24, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin April 24, 2008
Thank you, Elida. What a lovely 'trophy'. #5834605
Lisa J. Boulden
April 24, 2008
Jessica Jenney April 24, 2008
Congratulations, Vicki on your beautiful win! #5835208Vicki L. Filippin April 24, 2008
Thanks Jessica, and right back atchya, Lisa. WTG to you as well!!! #5835226Holly J. Jackson April 24, 2008
Congrats on an AWESOME WIN!!! ;) #5835278Nadine A. Lewis April 24, 2008
FANTASTIC capture, Vicki!!! CONGRATULATONS!!! <>< #5835723Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 24, 2008
Congratulations on your win Vicki!!! This is truly excellent!!! #5836009Vicki L. Filippin April 24, 2008
Thank you all, Holly, Nadine, and Donna. Your encouragement means the world to me.Michael Umbreit April 24, 2008
Vicki - Congratulations on your well deserved win! - Mike #5838216Vicki L. Filippin April 25, 2008
Thanks again, Mike, for your continued support. I really appreciate it. #5839374
Nancyj E. Hovey
April 25, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin April 25, 2008
Thanks SO much, Nancy! #5839459Vicki L. Filippin April 25, 2008
Thanks, Deborah. I appreciate the kind words.Jill Flynn April 25, 2008
Beautiful eyes and cat and I love the crop. A big Congratulations on your win Vicki! #5842534Aggie Villanueva April 25, 2008
Your full-frame crop and those eyes you captured so well sure won me over quick! Congratulations. #5842559Vicki L. Filippin April 26, 2008
Thank you so much, Jill & Aggie. I suppose with all this recognition, I should make a visit to Harley and bring him a treat....I'm just afraid he'll bite my finger off!!!"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar April 27, 2008
BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Vicki!! #5850300Vicki L. Filippin April 28, 2008
Thanks for the kind words, Nolax, Hikari, and Megumi! I'm quite excited. #5851599Amy Weiland April 29, 2008
Congrats on your winner! That is so awesome. I haven't been to BP much lately... too busy with Bella. Congrats!!!! #5860559Vicki L. Filippin April 30, 2008
Thanks, Amy! I don't get on as much as I would like, either...Bella DOES keep us busy! #5861612Mitzie Loland May 06, 2008
Congratulations on this gorgeous photo - great work Vicki!! #5893506Vicki L. Filippin May 07, 2008
Thanks for the visit and kind words, Mitzie! I really appreciate it. #5894269Corinne M. Thompson May 14, 2008
Congrats to you on your win! :) #5921923Vicki L. Filippin May 14, 2008
Thank you so much, Corinne! #5922092Gary Lange May 26, 2008
Vicki, MANY, MANY congrats!!! I should have been paying better attention. What a wonderful win!! #5980819Vicki L. Filippin May 26, 2008
Not to worry, Gary, and thanks. I've been a bit busy as well, but am starting to get back into things. How have you been?
Nancyj E. Hovey
May 26, 2008
Vicki L. Filippin May 26, 2008
Thank you so much, Nancy!Pat Gamwell June 21, 2008
Definitely a 'double-Gold' winner! WTG! #6089915Vicki L. Filippin June 21, 2008
Thanks, Pat. Just goes to show that re-subbing can make all the difference!:-) #6090010
Tim A. Meaddows October 09, 2008
A gorgeous photo! Black cats are so hard to photograph! You've really captured this one well. #6573562Vicki L. Filippin October 09, 2008
Thanks a bunch, Tim. Make no mistake, I used the spot healing tool more than I care to admit, but I felt it was very much worth my time. #6574070Debbie E. Payne November 10, 2008
Stunning, Vicki! Added this one to my favorites. This was before you joined Phellos, right? #6735042Vicki L. Filippin November 10, 2008
Thank you, Debbie! I'm quite proud of this one. Yes, it was taken before joining Phello's and was pre-SLR, too! #6735134Arman E. Barbuco December 11, 2008
This is a truly a winner. Love this shot, nice portrait, lovely details and those eyes it so adorable... #6878481Vicki L. Filippin December 11, 2008
Thanks a TON Arman! I was tickled pink (or black...hehe) to see the double award in one month! As far as adorable? Well, If you knew Harley, that is NOT a word we or his owners usually choose, but they certainly are engaging! #6878575
Carlos R. Naya
February 04, 2009
Vicki L. Filippin February 04, 2009
Thanks so much, Carlos! #7126802
Christine Lobsinger
April 14, 2009
Wm Nosal June 04, 2009
WOW! What a Beautiful Shot! #7598738Vicki L. Filippin June 05, 2009
Thanks a TON, Christine & Wm....I'm quite proud of it. #7599565
Amanda D. Austwick
July 03, 2010
Vicki L. Filippin July 03, 2010
Hi Amanda!Nadine A. Lewis May 03, 2016
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