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to swing a cat...
to swing a cat...
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Challenge: Room (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: at home
Date: Jul 29, 2005
Aperture: f5
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Humorous, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 29, 2005

 No animals were harmed during the taking of this pic.

my very tolerant cat, Clyde, not really swung around the room, honest.

Tried long exposure with flash capture but ended up with this simpler version.....

crop, increased sat on yellows, levels, USM


Oh well, I didn't expect to be top 10 with this...but perhaps the 'humour' angle just didn't work, as well as the phrase 'room to swing a cat' perhaps not being universally known.

BUT ! To all you concerned cat lovers, I assure you, despite the fact he does look a bit cross, he was perfectly happy to be held like this - he loves my hubbie, who's holding him; will do anything for him ! For a happier shot of Clyde, have a look at my 'Best Friends' entry :-)

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Votes: 215
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 08/05/2005 10:02:16 PM
Just can't see how this fits the theme
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/03/2005 06:09:32 PM
SOMEBODY CALL PETA!!!!
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/03/2005 08:36:38 AM
Mwuhahahahaha.....just my sense of humour!!! Excellent! :)
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Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
 08/01/2005 10:47:37 PM
'8' - Good shot. Criticism; For me, this would be a better photograph if you had obtained more swing momentum. I would like to see the cat swung higher, so that it's legs were almost totally blurred. Traditionally, I believe that to correctly calculate that there is indeed enough room to swing a cat you have to hold it by one leg or the tail and then swing. Good interpretation of the word 'room' in this fairly 'open' style Challenge, although the cat is clearly unimpressed. Nice colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7 II
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
 08/01/2005 07:03:12 PM
I hope the cat liked it, because it looks pretty horrible from where I am sitting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic DC-G9
Olympus 12-45mm f/4.0 Pro
 08/01/2005 03:58:11 PM
It might just be me, but your cat looks pissed.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
 07/31/2005 11:09:51 AM
and do I ever like a swinging cat!....10
ps. move thumbs in FRONT of throat for better effect
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 07/30/2005 05:41:33 PM
lol, poor cat! nice shot :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 07/30/2005 09:27:43 AM
Just spewed the monitor! What a hoot. Love the humor.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSLR-A550
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 07/30/2005 06:09:39 AM
this is way better than all the Dunny shots 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone
 07/30/2005 02:22:33 AM
LOL. Oh are you in for some stick from the cat lovers... still looks like he's enjoying it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 07/30/2005 02:09:28 AM
Lol had to google that one, but now it makes sense :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
 07/30/2005 01:39:40 AM
Poor cat
Kodak Easyshare C180
Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L
 07/30/2005 01:17:19 AM
But does it matter if you haven't got enough room ??
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 07/30/2005 12:50:54 AM
HEE HEE. I hope that kitty liked that. I like the stop action. Interesting take on the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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