Cat Photo Competition 6 2013 : Results
- Competition Winner : First Prize
- $391.20 plus a Leica C worth $700
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- i absolutely and instantly fell in love with the story-telling quality of this image. the sweetness and promise that it exudes, along with the lovely tones and light, make it an instant favorite. the only thing holding it back from being #1 is the crop; i truly think this image could have been even stronger if there had been more frame at the top. the way it is currently presented, it is very tight ... it would have been nice to have some breathing room at the top, giving the viewer a sense of the kitten having a space to possibly fly into, and also showing a little more of the window as the source of light. but otherwise, an absolutely wonderful photo. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- everything about this photo made it an instant fave -- the colors and tones, the symmetry, the soft light, the composition, and of course, the sentiment and mood. a truly beautiful image and lovely capture. thanks for sharing. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- My name is Boaz Perlstein. I work and create as a photographer. Based in Jerusalem, Israel. I took this photo five years ago with one of my first digital cameras- Nikon D40x. Although the technical quality is quite poor, this is one of my favorites of all times - There is a sense of loneliness and anticipation all together, a some what heavy atmosphere with a trace of hope which is sneaking in through the window. Ovad is a rescue cat, and he has an almost human like personality and he collaborates wonderfully as a model..:-) Visit my website and join me on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/boazperl
- boazp.com
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this photo was an instant fave, with its rich blacks and beautiful black-and-white conversion, making those haunting eyes just reach out from all of that richness. great job. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- This is Huxley, one of the many adoptable cats I photographed at West Columbia Gorge Humane Society in Washougal, WA. He captivated me with the intensity of his gaze and the unique look. I don't usually convert the adoption portraits to black and white but this one seemed like a perfect candidate. It has been my favorite ever since, it even hangs in my office. Huxley has been adopted. Nikon D700, 24-70mm f2.8, processed with Photoshop CS6. Joanna @ Black Newf Photography in Portland, OR, USA.
- blacknewf.com
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this unique image immediately stands-out in its concept and capture. perfectly captured and rendered. well done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- I took this picture of my cat Zimmerman with my iPhone on a particularly blustery day. She's a heat seeker!
- www.alyssaschukar.com
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this is just a lovely photo overall ... from the beautifully managed background and light, depth of field, post work, and color management, to the framing and capture of the stalking cat caught mid-stroll. of course, his unusual hair cut only adds to the intrigue of this image. thanks for sharing! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- the soft palette and gentle action blur on this image make for a lovely composition of flowing movement and lines, resulting in an image that is very "cat". nicely done! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you very much for the Award. I really appreciate it. My name is Sandro Manni and I am located in Switzerland. Rocky, the cat on the picture, is one of my British Shorthair cats. Rocky is constantly moving, listening and observing the close environment. He is never lazy to embark on a new adventure. The picture reflects Rockys character very good. I took the picture during one of his "acceleration phases". I used a Leica R9 with digital back DMR; 90mm focal length; f/4; 1/8s; ISO 200. Visit my flickr page to see more of my work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandromanni/ Best Sandro
- www.flickr.com/photos/sandromanni/
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- the dead-center framing of this image, combined with the wide-eyed stare make this an almost hypnotic image. nicely captured and framed. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Hello, i´m David from Germany. Thank you so much for the award. It was my first competition éver. The picture shows our cat Rocky, seven month old. For me, the Picture would say: Hey, what are you eating?... greetings from David
- www.foto-homepage-service.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a gorgeous cat and lovely setting. the tight left framing creates a tension and imbalance that makes this image immediately intriguing as this magnificent creature seems to pop into frame. nice job. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- This is my lovely Maine-Coon Cat "Lou". I took this Photo with my Nikon D60 last winter in Germany. The picture was taken in our garden. I loved how she looked at me while I was sitting and waiting outside for her to come in. Thank you so much for the Mark Of Excellence, which means a lot to me!
- www.facebook.com/Localphotography.LB
Name: Vishaal Mehta
Location: Mumbai India - this photograph was shot at Khotachiwadi in Mumbai, a heritage village located just off a bustling street in South Mumbai. I had this very specific frame in mind and the cat made the perfect subject. I loved the geometric shapes and the deep blue offset by the yellow, all framed in a near perfect rectangle!
Camera Model: Olympus OMD-EM1 Lens: Olympus 45mm 1.8
Shutter: 1/100s Aperture: f 4.0 ISO: 1000
Post Processing: Basic contrast and saturation adjustments.
Please visit my website as below or my flickr page on www.flickr.com/photos/vishaalmehta/