It was a difficult shoot. Getting all seven subjects to co-operate was very challenging.
The thought of putting them into the icebox like I have with insects did cross my mind.
I went for an alternative approach, and placed them all on the fence rail, minimizing their escape options.
I tried for the classic kitties in a basket surrounded by dandelions approach, but it was their first time outside, and getting all seven to stay put long enough was impossible.
No kittens were harmed.
*post voting*
This was a long week, I think I need a new update button, mine has to be worn out. This is my first photo to look like it might make front page. And here it is. Thanks for all the nice comments.
The cats are two litters, three weeks apart.
I worked on this all day. One of my last five shots being this. I shot over 450 photos of these cats in various places.
I took a nice shot on this rail earlier, but lighting was strong, and there were shadows. I knew it wouldn't score well.
My processing could have been better, but time was running out.
Anyone want a kitten?
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Beautiful shot! (AND not only are all of their eyes open, you even have them color cordinated with two grays on each end, then two golden ones next and the white in the center! lol! The fact that you said it took you all day and 450 shots speaks of how hard this one was and how much time, effort and patience it took! Congratulations!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww! This is so CUTE!!! I would have given it a 10 and if there was any thing else higher then that i would give it that! This my personal #1 favorite out of all my favorite pictures. great job!
This remind me of the greeting card store posters you could buy when I was kid. If you had taken this two or three decades ago you could of made a mint. Great photo...congratulations on winning the yellow ribbon!
I would totally take one of those cutey kitties off of your hands, but I just added onto my collection of 8, so I dont think my mom would think its a good idea! Congrats on the ribbon, you definatly deserved it!
Wow! I tried photographing kittens once and what a shambles
I didnt take 450 shots though only 20 But it was worth it
This is so cute and very well done Congrats on your Ribbon
An outstanding shot and as an owner of too many cats myself, I admire your perseverance and luck. I'm glad to see it worked out well for you and this is a wonderful shot.
Oh this is just too cute and so well done. You got all their eyes open and the tail on the white kitten curled up is just precious. I know this shot was a lot harder than it looks! Great work!
omg that is mean lol. did you hang them from the board and shoot from below? I cannot believe they stayed. poor kitties are looking for a soft place to land.
Don't know HOW you got all 7 kitties to hang like this....but BRAVO! I have 6 indoor cats....almost went to the local shelter to get another....glad I didn't!! You caught the shot I was dreaming of and I didn't have to "add" to my family! *10*
OMG, classic and superbly executed! I am not a cat fan, but who couldn't give this at least a 9?? I'll give it a 10 and can't wait to see it on the front page!
I absolutely love this image and truly hope it does well in this challenge. It must have taken a lot of time and patience to execute this. This is a nice, clear image that truly meets the challenge criteria, and I wish you the best of luck.
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