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the kat farm
the kat farm
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Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Polvadera, NM
Date: Jun 5, 2009
Galleries: Sky, Rural
Date Uploaded: Jun 7, 2009

Viewed: 361
Comments: 18
Favorites: 0

 First off, those clouds aren't nearly as threatening as they look! While it's true that we have more clear skies and sunshine than just about anywhere, when we approach monsoon season we get a whole lot of clouds even when it doesn't rain. This is an HDRI composed of three exposures, then I did further processing to accentuate the detail in the clouds, which is pretty darn amazing. There was no rain associated with these clouds, just wind wind wind.
My boyfriend and I built this little house with our own two hands (everything except the cement slab, we had that done by professionals). We're now in the process of building fences. We call this place the kat farm because since moving here about three years ago I've tamed and fixed many, many litters of stray cats. Many of them are still here :-)

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 08/05/2013 09:25:47 PM
I think this is the first time I've seen this - amazing!
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 06/14/2009 09:48:48 AM
Awesome sky! Thanks for taking care of those kitties.
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 06/12/2009 05:05:25 PM
Amazing sky. Love the cat in the foreground.
You have so many talents! Imagine the 2 of you building your own house! That's togetherness!
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 06/08/2009 08:12:41 AM
Yep - I LOVE those clouds but they look daunting indeed.

I so admire what you do for those cats.
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 06/08/2009 07:27:01 AM
Interesting and dramatic effect. I agree that the cat, although small, adds a nice touch to this image.
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 06/07/2009 09:08:12 PM
When I was in Phoenix (for my first time ever) they kept talking about the approach of the monsoon season. Now I know what it might look like.
Love the feel of those clouds, they do look very threatening.
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 06/07/2009 08:04:59 PM
Amazing sky! I'm glad you included your notes coz I would expect a sky like that to eat you.
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 06/07/2009 05:16:14 PM
an excellent glimpse into your life and where you live colleen .. loved reading your comments ..
& WOW .. building your own place ... thats extremely impressive ..
when do you get time to take those amazing photographs AND process them to perfection .. !! ..
ove that the kitty cat is coming towards you .. its really such a dramatic image .. those clouds have become nearly solid .. :)
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 06/07/2009 04:31:18 PM
Dang. I'd be heading for a basement... Really like the lone kitty coming out to talk to you.
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 06/07/2009 04:28:52 PM
The last few days, we sure have been getting those dark clouds - and no rain LOL
Even when it does rain, literally - we get three drops.
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 06/07/2009 02:14:33 PM
I love that cat right out there smack in the middle. And I love what you do with clouds!
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 06/07/2009 02:04:14 PM
I love the cat in the foreground, but the sky takes all the (well deserved) attention!
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 06/07/2009 01:13:18 PM
what a sky!!!!
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 06/07/2009 12:38:53 PM
wow! on the sky work..
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 06/07/2009 12:12:42 PM
Those clouds boil in endless turmoil, quite a contrast to your snug and stable house (with a very nice fence attached). I'll bet it feels great to humker down with a good book when the wind howls.
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 06/07/2009 11:46:07 AM
That sky is really impressive and I really like the way you've processed it. Wonderful work!
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 06/07/2009 11:40:48 AM
Another brilliant image Colleen, so you are the cat woman eh lol.
All these wide angle shots are making me feel a bit left out and tempted with a trip to the camera shop.
This is like a scene from war of the worlds...
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 06/07/2009 10:50:37 AM
Love that lense, perfect for this scene!
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