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18-APR-2009 Troy

Cats Nap

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Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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Canon DSLR Challenge25-Apr-2009 02:18
Oh Troy! Lovely! I like having to search out the whole of this... like an abstract, but not. Good decision! ~Lydia
Guest 23-Apr-2009 03:32
Thanks CJ and Melbob. I took in consideration the comments about Saturation and Cropping. I think the crop does work better now (Thanks Lydia and CJ :-)..)
Canon DSLR Challenge23-Apr-2009 01:45
I bet those quackers don't quack when those cute little guys are around?

The bright colours look great but they do tend to dominate? Perhaps some judicial de-saturation might work although many folks are not fans of selective desat?

Great capture Troy. ~ Regards Melbob
Canon DSLR Challenge21-Apr-2009 15:23
Cute little kitties taking a nap in a comfy spot - how sweet looking! I rather like the colorful afgan but I might have cropped out the pillow. It might be interesting to see how this looks in B&W but it's still very restful looking as is. CJ
Guest 19-Apr-2009 17:27
Thank you Mary Anne, Sharon, Nico and Lydia. Lydia, I looked at your suggestion and tried different compositions and things but it just did not come out good. If they get in another comfy mood I take another shot.
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Apr-2009 15:23
If the lovely afghan and pillow weren't there, this would be more 'still' to me. As it is, the busyness of the patterns makes me a little uptight against the perfect stillness of the cozy cats. Perhaps just a close crop of just their sleepy heads? ~ Lydia
jnconradie19-Apr-2009 06:27
Yes, indeed, a classic image of stillness, peace and quiet: kittens asleep. Wonderful stuff. Looks like they are good friends. Thanks for the post, Troy, let's have some more! :-) Kind regards Nico
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Apr-2009 03:38
Warm and cosy! Makes me want to take a nap, too! ~Sharon
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Apr-2009 01:35
They look so comfy together...absolutely relaxed as only cats can be.
--Mary Anne
Guest 19-Apr-2009 00:45
Thank You Shu. My Daughter made the afghan for us a few years ago.
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Apr-2009 00:18
What could be more peaceful and quiet than two kitties fast asleep on a beautifully-colored, hand-crocheted afghan? Adorable shot! shu