Inspiring Photo: Classic Halloween #13460208

Classic Halloween

Uploaded: October 24, 2012

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While strolling the grounds of Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX hoping to find some seasonal color somewhere (there isn't much autumn color nature-wise in my corner of Central TX), Chloe, the resident black cat at Wildseed, crossed in front of my path (good thing I'm not superstitious), plopped herself on a palette of pumpkins and waited for me to grab my camera....what a sweetie! :)

Exif: f/5, 1/80 second, ISO 640

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Shirley Sicurello October 24, 2012 0

Here's to Chloe! Posed perfectly, great image. #1494172

Don Christiana October 24, 2012 0

Val, this is a very "EERIE" capture. This is truly a Classic look for Halloween. Chloe's eyes say it all...another winner for this month.
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Gary Enloe October 24, 2012 0

Great capture Val and how cool that Chloe posed for you around the pumpkins #10381966

John Rivera October 24, 2012 0

Very well done!!! #10381979

Robert R. Goodman October 24, 2012 0

Hi Valarie,Great capture for the season my friend.That reminds,still have to get the candy!!! #10381982

Monnie Ryan October 24, 2012 0

Very cooperative (and beautiful) kitty! Fabulous Halloween capture, Val! #10382030

Heather Loewenhardt October 24, 2012 0

You couldn't have asked for a better model. Perfect seasonal image Val. #10382119

Michelle Alton October 24, 2012 0

Congratulations on the Mark III, Val. Soon I'll be congratulating you on NO LESS than the MT First Prize. I'm daring to hope for MORE!

You've done such a magnificent job on this that I'm finding I don't have words.
Your black-on-black detail is outstanding, the eyes all aglow GRIPPING, and the pumpkins...just brilliant in color and richness. Congratulations in advance. It's an award winner in any forum. #10382147

Mary Beth Aiello October 24, 2012 0

Winner.... hands down. Perfect in every way. We will see this again.... and again, Val. Love it, love it, love it. #10382183

Lydia Williams October 24, 2012 0

Love this Val! I am sure we will see this one again! #10382204

Dayna Cain October 24, 2012 0

I am hoping we see this one again! It's AWESOME! #10382267

Reynaldo D. Reyes October 24, 2012 0

Hands down, this is my choice for the MT Winner, you've got all the elements here: composition, colors, mood and haunting impact. Super work Val. #10382296

Emile Abbott October 24, 2012 0

Hurrah to Chloe for the perfect pose. We have 3 black cats just like her we have to lock up at Halloween. Picture perfect for the season. Glad the camera was handy, Val. No autumn color in Del Rio either. #10382339

Tammy M. Anderson October 24, 2012 0

WOW!! Hats off to you and Chloe. Wonderful comp. light and treatment. Hope she got a treat after being so cooperative for her photo shoot. Beautiful MT capture. #10382380

Robert Jensen October 24, 2012 0

love it #10382401

Tammy Espino October 24, 2012 0

Chole is a champ!! :) A fantastic capture and should be a Oct. Grand prize, in my humble opinion ~ #10382466

Kathy Salerni October 24, 2012 0

This beautiful image WILL have Gold attached to it, Val! Your textures, lighting, colors and detail are gorgeous! How cool Chloe was soooo cooperative. I will now refer to you as the "Cat Whisperer"! #10382520

Nikki McDonald October 24, 2012 0

Wow - what good fortune and you have taken perfect advantage of it, Val. The composition, setting, exposure, focus are all right on. #10382617

Carol L. Fowler October 25, 2012 0

What a cat! The puuurrrfect poser!!! Exceptional capture and a fav!! (We got another 3 inches of snow last night) #10382749

Terry T. Ruvalcaba October 25, 2012 0

picture purr-fect! #10382784

Terry Cervi October 25, 2012 0

I just love this, Ms.V!! What an outstanding creation!! A fave for me! #10382858

Terry Cervi October 25, 2012 0

Almost forgot! In answer to your question, no I did not. #10382859

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 25, 2012 0

Incredible work! #10382862

Colette M. Metcalf October 25, 2012 0

What a terrific capture!!! #10383517

Linda D. Lester October 25, 2012 0

Looks like a winner to me! Just love it! #10383867

Kara L. Hendricks October 25, 2012 0

What a fantastic Halloween image! Love this!! #10383950

Leslie McLain October 25, 2012 0

Fantastic capture, Val. Love those yellow eyes. #10384086

Ellen Hodges October 25, 2012 0

Such a cute and extremely cool shot, Val! Huge Wow!! #10384128

Val Feldman October 25, 2012 0

Thank you so much everyone! Appreciate the stop-by! And Chloe - a big thanks to you for completing the picture! :) :) #10384189

Anthony G. Comella October 26, 2012 0

Perfect pose, presented perfectly and a winner!!! #10384356

Rona L. Schwarz October 26, 2012 0

What an absolutely perfect seasonal image, Val! Chloe was certainly a most cooperative subject, but it was your talent and skill that has made this sing! Exposure and detail on her is flawless and not easy (I know, I have a sable Burmese) and with the pumpkins and beautiful glow and textured BG - this has got to be a winner! #10384469

Val Feldman October 26, 2012 0

Thanks much, Anthony and Rona. #10385026

Julie Burnett October 26, 2012 0

WOW, WOW, WOW, V!! Let me congratulate you in advance! Winner!! #10385128

Val Feldman October 26, 2012 0

Thank you, Ms. J! #10385181

Chris Budny October 26, 2012 0

Fantastic! The eyes, and the b/g texture... wow! #10385194

Val Feldman October 26, 2012 0

Thanks, Chris! #10385413

Phyllis H. Burchett October 26, 2012 0

This is fabulous Val, what a terrific pose and backdrop you found (or should I say found you)! It couldn't have been any more perfect if you had set it up yourself! #10385477

Mary Dimitriw October 26, 2012 0

This is an AB FAB seasonal image Ms. Val !! What a perfect model Chloe is, it couldn't get any better! #10385574

David M. Montero October 26, 2012 0

Outstanding Val!!! Great subject, composition, and treatment. A new Fav for me. #10385610

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 27, 2012 0

Superb capture and presentation,Val!! Very impressive work,as always!! #10385975

Nancy L. Green October 27, 2012 0

Been there many times Val, and this is one WONDERFUL capture!!! The colors, lighting, tones and the inclusion of that gorgeous cat make this a MASTERPIECE!!! <>< #10386445

Laura E. Swan October 28, 2012 0

OM GOSH! This is like a studio image. How great was that that Chloe posed for you like this. Amazing and totally meant to be. :) !!!!!!!!!!

How are you dear lady??? I am hanging in there since Dad passed. Sad losing two of my three old kitties plus Dad after that. I am shooting for a BP come back. :) So good to be visiting you today! :D

-Laura :))) #10388072

Nadia Paul October 29, 2012 0

So now you can talk to the animals lol! Everything is perfect my friend and I too think this is destined for GOLD! #10389034

Val Feldman October 29, 2012 0

Thanks so much everyone...and Nadia...I wasn't just talking to her I was mentally BEGGING her..."Jump up on the palette, Chloe, jump up on that palette"!! lol!! Thanks again, you all - appreciate the stop-by! #10390658

Stephen Zacker October 30, 2012 0

Fantastic Fall and Halloween image. #10394546

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 31, 2012 0

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD,Val!! #10396768

Chris Budny October 31, 2012 0

Ya know, I had a hunch we might see this one today... Congratulations on the POTD! Fantastic! #10396773

Mary L. Olson October 31, 2012 0

This got my Halloween off to a great start. Happy Halloween and congratulations on the POTD. #10396778

Terry T. Ruvalcaba October 31, 2012 0

CONGRATS on a well deserved POTD! #10396780

Nadia Paul October 31, 2012 0

Knew it was destined for gold - the first now, another next month. Congrats on this gorgeous POTD my friend! #10396785

Gord MacEachern October 31, 2012 0

Great big congrats on this wonderful POTD Val, WTG!!! #10396799

Cheryl Schneider October 31, 2012 0

What a great shot! Congratulations. #10396801

Gloria Matyszyk October 31, 2012 0

Great shot, congrats! #10396814

Nikki McDonald October 31, 2012 0

Agree with Nadia - I knew this cat's destiny the moment I saw it. Wonderful capture and the perfect Halloween POTD, Val. Congratulations. #10396823

Joy Rector October 31, 2012 0

congrats on the POTD #10396831

Linda D. Lester October 31, 2012 0

Perfect for the day! Congratulations on your POTD! #10396835

Katarina Mansson October 31, 2012 0

Congratulations on this cool POTD Val! Excellent work. #10396837

Marilyn Cornwell October 31, 2012 0

What a wonderful POTD! Congratulations Val! #10396838

Carol Eade October 31, 2012 0

Beautiful image and perfect for Halloween, Val, congrats on your POTD! #10396839

Usman M. Bajwa October 31, 2012 0

PURRfect capture and effects, Val. Huge CONGRATZ on the POTD. I have no doubt in my mind that we will see it with a double badge, good luck!

UB. #10396863

Carol Flisak October 31, 2012 0

What a purr-fect halloween image! Chloe is beautiful as are the comp and your effects! Huge congratulations on your POTD, Val! #10396882

Dayna Cain October 31, 2012 0

POTD now, then finalist, then GOLD! This is an amazing image and my fingers are crossed that this one goes right to the top! Congrats Val! #10396885

Brenda L. Bentley October 31, 2012 0

A puurfect opportunity and a beautiful capture! Congrats on your photographing ability. Cloe's glowing eyes jump out and grab your attention. Love it!
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Julianne Bradford October 31, 2012 0

You rock girlfriend! This gorgeous cat recognises the master when she sees her :-)....Puurfect Halloween capture! #10396931

Don Christiana October 31, 2012 0

Val, from the first time I saw this perfect Halloween image, I knew it was a winner. A HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved POTD. We will see this again as a GOLD WINNER. Happy Halloween :). #10396934

Tammy Espino October 31, 2012 0

I love this photo, big congrats!!!!!!! :) BOO #10396940

Terry Cervi October 31, 2012 0

WTG, Ms.V!! Congrats on your outstanding POTD, and yes, purrrfect for today!! Happy Halloween! #10396951

Michelle L. Frick October 31, 2012 0

Happy Halloween! Congratulations on your exquisite POTD!!! #10396959

Robert Jensen October 31, 2012 0

Really well done - love it #10396961

Phyllis H. Burchett October 31, 2012 0

Fabulous!!! Congrats Val on your POTD! #10396964

Val Feldman October 31, 2012 0

A late start to my day today and I just checked my email! I can't tell you how surprised I was to see this...and happy! What a good way to start the day! Thank you all - Happy Halloween! #10396976

Kathryn Wesserling October 31, 2012 0

The story is as cool as is the image. You couldn't have done it better if you had planned the scene. Congratulations, Val. #10396983

Tammy M. Anderson October 31, 2012 0

Congrats on your wonderful Halloween POTD. #10396996

Nancyj E. Hovey October 31, 2012 0

WOW, what a find, and awesome capture...

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #10397008

Eivor Kuchta October 31, 2012 0

What a nice cat, sitting down for a pose like that for you! Of course, you were also ready with the camera. Such a great composition, lovely colors and a perfect selection for the POTD. I'm sure we'll see this again in the contest. Congratulations and Happy Halloween, Val! #10397012

Andre Larose October 31, 2012 0

Wonderful capture! Congratulations on your POTD!

André #10397018

Susan Williams October 31, 2012 0

Fabulous POTD, Val! Congratulations! #10397106

Kate Jackson October 31, 2012 0

You certainly made the most of your opportunity. I so enjoyed this image Val!!
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Patricia A. Casey October 31, 2012 0

Hi Val....I love black cats & I love your photo...wonderful story....Congratulations on POTD!!! & 'HAPPY HALLOWEEN' #10397114

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 31, 2012 0

WTG on your fantastic POTD, Val! :-) k #10397143

Nancy L. Green October 31, 2012 0

No surprise here my friend, this is FANTASTIC!!! Your lighting especially is PERFECTION!!! <>< #10397152

Leslie McLain October 31, 2012 0

Congrats on the perfect POTD, Val. Love it. #10397156

Lydia Williams October 31, 2012 0

Congratulations on your POTD, Val! :) #10397198

Rona L. Schwarz October 31, 2012 0

We all knew this was destined for greatness, Val! Congratulations on this superb POTD!! Next up, more GOLD! #10397269

Anita Hogue October 31, 2012 0

I believe this beautiful kitty brought you good luck! A fabulous capture, Val! Congratulations on your POTD! #10397407

Pamela Koch October 31, 2012 0

Absolutely a perfect capture. Beautiful. Congratulations on POTD. #10397419

Ann Coates October 31, 2012 0

Talk about perfect timing. Absolutely fantastic image here Valarie. You know I love black cats and then this one plonks itself amongst the bright coloured pumpkins, it doesn't get better than this. Congratulations on your POTD. #10397427

JudyAnn Rector October 31, 2012 0

Absolutely perfect image, Val...
Congratulations on POTD! #10397451

Bill Coulter October 31, 2012 0

Right Place, Right time!
Not to mention perfect exposure.
Excellent Capture!
Bill C. #10397452

Val Feldman October 31, 2012 0

Thank you all for your wonderful comments - I appreciate them very much! And Happy Halloween! :) #10397454

Bojan Bencic October 31, 2012 0

Fantastic photo, Val. Congratulations on your POTD and Happy Halloween! #10397616

Lindley Johnson October 31, 2012 0

Chloe is a very cooperative and photogenic cat! What a perfect Halloween POTD - congratulations, Val! #10397710

Jeff Robinson October 31, 2012 0

Congrats Val on this Outstanding POTD!! #10397824

Stephen Zacker October 31, 2012 0

I'm not suprised! :-) Congratulations #10397826

Michele Peterson October 31, 2012 0

This is wonderful! I love the cat posing so nicely for you, and of course the pumpkin color with the black kitty is perfect! Congratulations!! #10397850

Daniella Puente October 31, 2012 0

LOVE this Val! great image :) #10397913

Howard A. Lawless November 01, 2012 0

Great capture of the Spirit of Halloween. Congrats on POD #10398110

Thomas E. Hinds November 01, 2012 0

Beautiful capture, Val! Big congratulations on this POTD! Awesome! What a beautiful and accommodating kitty! #10398204

Mary K. Robison November 01, 2012 0

Superb Halloween capture, Val!
Congratulations on this wonderful scene being selected as POTD! #10398502

Chris Ebben November 01, 2012 0

Kidding she didn't know what day it was!! Congratulations on this wonderful POTD. Well spotted & taken. You no doubt know Chloe & she feels comfortable around you, it certainly shows. Very well done=^..^= #10398505

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman November 01, 2012 0

Outstanding! Very cool image and perfectly done #10399091

Ellen Hodges November 01, 2012 0

Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Val!! Absolutely wonderful!! #10399583

Gina M. Savage November 02, 2012 0

Wow...this is stunning! Yay...congrats on the POTD! #10400348

Julie Burnett November 02, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS, VAL!! I'm so behind the times I'm just seeing this now!! But it's no surprise, as many others, I knew it was destined for Gold!! Now on to double!! :) :) #10400572

Cindy Bendush November 03, 2012 0

Such a purrfect portrait Val! Big congrats on your wonderful POTD! #10401703

Mary Dimitriw November 03, 2012 0

Congrats on your POTD!! Perfect Halloween image! #10401908

Guy D. Biechele November 05, 2012 0

Awesome Halloween photo!! Congratulations on your POTD. #10404446

Deborah Lewinson November 07, 2012 0

Just got power back (in NJ)and what a joy to see you Halloween POTD!

Hearty congrats!
Debby #10407625

Lisa B. North November 07, 2012 0

So appropriate! Great composition! Lisa #10407697

Ann H. Belus November 13, 2012 0

WOW! This is soooo awesome, Val! A really superb Halloween capture and to have it chosen as POTD is fantastic. Huge congratulations!!! #10416466

Rony Sagy November 14, 2012 0

Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Val. What a terrific capture. #10418772

Richard D. Love November 23, 2012 0

Congratulations, Val. Wonderful textures...and that stare!

Rick #10430116

Summer A. Kozisek January 22, 2013 0

Phenomenal capture!! #10527159

Karen Slagle March 21, 2013 0

Beautiful Val....Love the editing and the black cat, looks like my Romeo. #10618203

Anita Bower December 10, 2013 0

A perfect Fall photo. BEautiful cat and beautiful light. Good job. #10919021

Jill Odice April 01, 2014 0

Great that you had your camera ready and the kitty was so nicely posing! My black cat needs to be Photoshopped into place :-) #11014568

Reynaldo D. Reyes March 22, 2015 0

What a capture! So worthy for the POTD gold badge. What a great capture Val. Congratulations. #11269756

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