Occhio Unplugged
Uploaded: January 30, 2004 17:28:26
This is a photo of my cat Occhio. He is the only cat I have had who doesn't try to put his nose on the lens when the camera comes out. I took this shot just after the Roto Rooter man left--yuck. I hadn't had the time to put the extension cord away, but at least the cat made me smile. The particulars: aperture f/3.5, shutter 1/15 sec. I used a fill flash even though the was plenty of daylight.
Kristen McKain January 30, 2004
Love it!! #92815Susan T. Parady January 30, 2004
Occhio is one handsome cat!Jean Papo January 31, 2004
Great shot, Helen! I like the extension cord in this too, adds nice touch of color! #354958Helen Hartel January 31, 2004
Thank you Kristen, Susan, and Jean. This is my first entry at BetterPhoto. Your words are the kind of encouragement a newbie needs. #355713Joyce Baldassarre February 15, 2004
GREAT SHOT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #377850Susan T. Parady February 15, 2004
I'm glad to see this in the finals! Congratulations, and keep posting!! #378241Helen Hartel February 15, 2004
This photo was my first entry at BetterPhoto. Many thanks for your good wishes Joyce and Susan. #378704Jean Papo February 15, 2004
Congratulations, Helen! Well done! #379927Ellen Peach February 16, 2004
Congratulations, Helen! #380424Helen Hartel February 16, 2004
Jean and Ellen. Thanks for your good wishes. #382302Susana Matos February 17, 2004
Congratulations, great photo!Carolyn J. Connolly February 20, 2004
Great image Helen! Glad to see you do so well with your very FIRST entry on BetterPhoto - hope to see many more! I wonder how many BetterPhoto members have 'cracked' Monthly Finalist with their very first entry!I know what you mean about cats not 'staying put' for photographs - I think most at least get up and come towards you, even if they don't try and put their nose on the lens!
How long have you been taking photo's, by the way Helen? It's a great pastime, isn't it?! My husband and I have both enjoyed photography as a hobby since we were quite young... #387458
Carolyn J. Connolly February 20, 2004
Sorry Helen...I forgot to tell you what a handsome model Occhio made for this portrait! He/she has the most gorgeous eyes, and was obviously looking STRAIGHT at you when you took the photo! It would make things so much easier taking photographs of animals if they would all sit there and pose like Occhio (sigh!)!! #387477Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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