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Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
scottswan


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Comfort (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Location: My House
Date: Feb 23, 2006
Aperture: 3.5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Candid, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 25, 2006

Caught my cat during one of her many naps. Adjusted levels, saturation, and curves.

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Place: 200 out of 253
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03/14/2006 12:38:08 AM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Someone seems to be in love with his cat :). And why not - she is such a beauty.

Coming to photo- I feel it is an average composition. The subjects beauty is not really getting highlighted and somehow it does not click the word "comfort" at first look.

What would have worked -
-Better Crop (with more of subject and less of distracting elements like rug or clothes)
-Better Contrast (Post-processing can do wonders to such well exposed photo)

When the subject is not-so-unique, always try to make the photo unique by trying different angle, crop and even post-processing. Some people do wonders with simple dodge-burn on 'common' subjects.

Goodluck for future submissions!

I'm by no means expert in area of photography. My comments are purely based on my limited understanding of technology and art behind digital photography. Apart from doing detailed evaluation of your submission, my intent is to learn different styles of photography by critically evaluating selective submissions. If you've got any questions about this critique, please feel free to contact me via email or PM.

Wish you a great day!
-Tej
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/07/2006 08:23:10 PM
how comfortable is that!!! our cats do the same, & its so easy to just sit & watch them - not a care in the world!

you'll get knocked for the lighting - but the subject is beautiful!
03/04/2006 08:21:23 PM
Love the paws all curled in... they make her look completely relaxed and *comfortable*!
03/04/2006 08:06:39 PM
There are a lot of cat photos in this challenge and I think that might go against you. Also the texture in the wall is competing for attention with the cat in this picture. Only 5 from me I am afraid. Keep shooting though.
03/04/2006 09:02:24 AM
a gorgeous cat!
03/03/2006 04:40:42 PM
The cute kitty gets lost between the textured wall and the texture of the towel.
03/03/2006 11:24:51 AM
That's about as comfy as can be!
03/02/2006 08:51:02 PM
This is a very cute picture...
03/02/2006 08:56:53 AM
Very cute cat !
03/01/2006 10:12:29 PM
What a pose! Definitely looks comfortable.
03/01/2006 01:15:17 PM
Kittie


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