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Challenge: Home Sweet Home II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Maianbar, Australia
Date: Aug 11, 2011
Aperture: f/2
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1600 sec
Galleries: Candid, Animals
Date Uploaded: Aug 12, 2011

[Aug. 25th, 2011 11:10:35 PM]

Well, about an hour to go and this shot has been better received than I would have ever thought. Thanks everyone for the lovely comments.

This is Clyde, one of my family’s four cats (and yes, my family knew of my bad allergy to cats before begging and pleading for them). Mind you, we’ve always had cats and I do love them. Love dogs too but unfortunately our two dogs past away of very old age in the last couple of years.

I had not planned to enter this challenge and had just taken my shot for the Stripes Challenge when Clyde started knocking on the door (literally, he uses his head!). I still had the camera in my hand when I went to let him in but decided to keep him outside once I saw the photo opportunity. Hadn’t done that to him before hence his look. I liked the shot but didn’t think it would go down too well with the challenge and almost didn’t enter it. I’m really glad I did now.

Unfortunately, after downloading the images I picked up my camera to return the memory card and got the strap caught on the corner of the desk and dropped it. I managed to catch the camera but my 50mm lens hit the desk and broke in two. I know it’s only a cheap lens but it’s the only lens I have ever bought and it was a gift from my family for Father’s day less than a year ago. So I’m quite sad to lose the lens but glad to see its last photo was appreciated by so many here, and because it was its last photo this is why I entered the challenge.

By the way, the lovely L lens on my profile is a loaner from a close friend so I don’t have the same emotional attachment. I have not taken a single photo since and so for the first time in a long time I haven’t got a shot coming up for judging – bye bye update button!

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Place: 35 out of 76
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Avg (commenters): 7.4000
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Votes: 124
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/29/2011 07:10:16 PM
i really like this shot! its really a shame it didn't better! such a wonderful picture. although maybe thats because i like kitty pictures....
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 08/27/2011 10:35:56 AM
Sorry about your lens. This was awesome, glad it did well, it reminded me of a shot i took of my kitty in the POV challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300s
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
 08/26/2011 06:44:24 AM
I've just been browsing the images in order of how they placed, and I feel as though this image should have been at least 10-15 places higher. It is well shot and fitting of the challenge. It's an interesting composition with great colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/26/2011 01:02:42 AM
My 50mm broke into two pieces when it hit the floor. I carefully put it back together again and still use it. The autofocus isn't as auto as it once was, but the lens still shoots just fine. You may want to see what you can do with it! Oh, and I love the shot, too. Thanks for the story behind it as well!
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Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 08/25/2011 05:12:29 AM
Well, thiswill be a lesson for carrousing all night!
Cann't resist to cat pics!
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED
 08/23/2011 04:42:30 PM
Love the perspective on this!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 08/23/2011 04:21:58 PM
This just screams "home" to me! Excellent perspective and I love the colors!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
08/22/2011 09:04:54 PM
I think this one is my favorite!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS 77D
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon
 08/22/2011 07:32:08 PM
Lovely soft colours and great DoF.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/22/2011 11:32:37 AM
I like the colors in this. Nice warm tones. Funny perspective.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 ED VR
 08/21/2011 05:32:22 PM
This looks like I need to be turned upside down to look at this correctly. Lol. I love the colors and the bokeh on the floor. Well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K7
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Pentax
 08/20/2011 04:47:54 AM
Like the POV
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/20/2011 12:08:32 AM
LOL! Our neighbor's cat just pulled this maneuver on US!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 08/19/2011 12:20:33 PM
This perspective works for me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 08/19/2011 10:19:03 AM
LOVE this. It has such a sunny feel.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
08/19/2011 08:33:12 AM
Good composition - leads my eye back to the cat's face.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 08/19/2011 01:53:47 AM
Great idea... good capture of the eyes also!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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