Taken earlier this year. It was really hard for me to choose because I foster cats I have a ton of kitten images, and I suspect that at least half the entries will be kittens. I had originally submitted some baby chick shots from way back, but they were too low res to really be great (this was before my current D90). I even went to the zoo but the only babies there were swans, and they refused to cooperate, staying the shade and hiding behind their moms and dads.
So it was down to this image (Manx mom Sheba who'd just had surgery) with Lord (the little lynx-point Manx), and another one of just Lord. There was also an image of Sheba with all four or her kittens (Lord was the only Manx).
I chose this one. I hope I chose well.
Cloned out a cable cord at the top and some dust bits around the floor. Several rounds of levels, hue/saturation, contrast, USM, added border, saved for web.
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Firstly let me say I am far from being a cat person but this shot exudes excellence. The lighting, processing, depth and clarity in the eyes, and framing make this one a gem and you cannot help but like it.....even if you don't like cats! A credit to your work Johanna. Well done!
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