Eyes as Big as Saucers [Abstract, Artistic Photography Techniques, and Graphics]
Uploaded: January 23, 2008 08:07:42
Oh, I had fun taking pics of Butterscotch that day and she gave me lots of expressions. Her surprise is so sweet and pure!
f1.8, 1/125, 85mm lens, ISO100
Cropped, screened, sharpened, +contrast & +sat in PSCS3.
Exif: F Number: 1.8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Linda M. Mishler January 23, 2008
Why yes... her eyes are as big as saucers!!!Pretty kitty!Love the colors,lighting & pov on this Michelle.=) #837193Jennifer L. Taranto January 23, 2008
Those eyes are amazing - I love kitty stares, they're so intense!! Excellent clarity, colors & focus on those eyes!! #5381745Karen Bacon January 23, 2008
Terrific shot Michelle! #5381746Sheila D. Bottoms January 23, 2008
Beautiful! She has the biggest eyes I have ever seen on a cat. #5381747Jillian Danielson January 23, 2008
LOVE those eyes!! Colors are awesome my friend!!! #5381776Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008
Thank you so much Linda, Jenn, Karen, Sheila and Jillian! #5381813Jessica Jenney January 23, 2008
What big eyes, Michelle! She's a beauty! #5381817Ellen L. Zaslaw January 23, 2008
Nice work ! We're all suckers for the kitties !! #5381819Jane Paradis January 23, 2008
This is an amazing shot! Reminds me of my very first kitty :) Love the colors too...great work! #5381837Bill Knaps January 23, 2008
Wow what an amazing shot. Bill #5381851Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008
Thank you Jessica, Ellen, Jane and Bill! #5381882Tiia Vissak January 23, 2008
great clarity, colors & expression! #5382303Lee Canham January 23, 2008
Absolutely first class..She is almost coming out of the picture..Brilliantly captured.Excellent expression,colour and detail..VERY WELL DONE MICHELLE. #5382483Colette M. Metcalf January 23, 2008
Cute capture!!! #5382658Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008
Thank you Tiia, Lee and Colette! #5382823Erika Haight January 23, 2008
Look at those eyes! This is an amazing shot Michelle! Everytime I take one of my Sir Edmond he blinks!!!! A+ my dear! erika haight #5383050Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008
Sir Edmond - love that name Erika!My other cat, Oreo, is a blinker - LOL!
Thank you Erika! #5383063
Marsha S. Smith January 23, 2008
This is so cool! What a great little poser he is. Great shot! #5383070
Carolyn M. Fletcher
January 23, 2008
Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008
Thank you Marsha and Carolyn! #5383217
Emile Abbott
January 23, 2008
Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008
Thank you Emile!! #5383316Jennifer L. Alder January 24, 2008
Whoa!! Butterscotch has the most incredible eyes!! Really another terrific kitty capture, Michelle-- And I must say I really like the pillow you are using here. :) #5385779Michelle L. Frick January 24, 2008
Thank you Jennifer! #5387298
Angie Sidles
January 24, 2008
Michelle L. Frick January 24, 2008
Thank you so much Angie! #5387485Steve J. Schoolcraft January 24, 2008
Great catch. The eyes are hypnotic! #5388889Michelle L. Frick January 24, 2008
Thank you Steven! #5389136Emily E. Bem January 25, 2008
This one too! Very similar, but smart for you submit it along with the others! SENSATIONAL! #5391885Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008
Thanks Emily! #5391918
Lisa J. Boulden
January 25, 2008
Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008
Thank you so much Lisa! #5392545cheryl m. phillips January 26, 2008
I'm thinkin' this is my favorite one of the bunch. The colors are great!Michelle L. Frick January 26, 2008
Thank you so much Cheryl! #5400104
Terry L. Ellis
January 29, 2008
Michelle L. Frick January 29, 2008
Thank you so much Terry! #5414430Tammy Espino February 22, 2008
CONGRATS!!!! :) #5532736
Deborah Lewinson
February 22, 2008
Sylvia Rossler February 22, 2008
So happy to see this cutie again Michelle !!! Big congrats :O) #5532942Cindy Hamilton February 22, 2008
Wow, and another great shot, Michelle. Great work! #5533044Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 22, 2008
BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalist!!! Such BIG she has LOL! #5533278
Judy V. Kennamer
February 22, 2008
Susan M. Hembree February 22, 2008
WTG, Michelle! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #5534477Crystal L. Craig February 22, 2008
Congrats Michelle on this absolutely wonderful finalist! Well deserved :) #5534506Marina Moore February 22, 2008
Congratulations, Michelle!!! I'm glad to see this one again!!! :) #5534908
Angie Sidles
February 22, 2008
Colleen Farrell February 22, 2008
Hmm ... I know I commented on a photo like this--this must be a different version or a resubmit? Anyway, I LOVE it, and I have my fingers crossed for a gold! Big congrats, Michelle, and good luck in the next round! #5535968
Patrick Rouzes
February 22, 2008
Jeana Clark February 22, 2008
~J~ #5536520
Stefania Barbier
February 23, 2008
Tiia Vissak February 23, 2008
Congratulations! #5537477Shannon D. Miller February 23, 2008
Ohhh...YAY!!! I love this picture Michelle! So happy to see it here! I know we will see it in the next around! CONGRATULATIONS girl you rock! Shannon~ #5537894Sam Britt February 23, 2008
Congratulations again, Michelle! #5537908Amanda Chapman February 23, 2008
YIPEEEEEE!!!!!I hope to see this get gold!!!! #5537969
Susan Fox February 23, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist Michelle! #5538866Jennifer L. Taranto February 23, 2008
I love this one of your Butterscotch - glad to see it's a finalist! #5538973Danielle Fuller February 23, 2008
Congrats Michelle!!!!! Wonderful job and good luck in the next round! #5538994
Mitch Spence
February 23, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 23, 2008
Oh my gosh - thank you sooooo much everyone! I'm lucky to have beautiful Butterscotch who's so patient with my camera. #5540360Mary K. Robison February 23, 2008
Outstanding capture of Butterscotch, and perfect title, Michelle!Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 23, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful portrait Michelle!!! I love the expression on Butterscotch!! Best of luck!! #5541566Datha Y. Thompson February 23, 2008
Congratulations again!!! WTG Girl!!! :0) #5542250
Virginia Leone
February 24, 2008
Susana Ms Heide February 24, 2008
I know I commented on another version of this image! I love the royal feel to this! Very classy cat for sure! Gotta love that expression! CONGRATS Michelle! #5544205Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
Thank you so much Mary, Donna, Datha, Virginia and Susana! #5544636
Emile Abbott
February 24, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
Thank you so much Emile! #5545224
Chris Budny
February 24, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
Thank you so much Chris!! #5545440Carol Teal February 24, 2008
What big eyes Butterscotch has!! He (and his eyes) is such a beautiful color! A big congrats Michelle! #5546868
Lisa J. Boulden
February 25, 2008
Angie Sidles
February 26, 2008
Sylvia Rossler February 26, 2008
Woooohooo !!! So happy you won Michelle !!! Big congrats !!! #5555604Pat Gamwell February 26, 2008
WTG, girl! Big congrats! #5555614
Judy V. Kennamer
February 26, 2008
Dr Silly
February 26, 2008
Jennifer L. Alder February 26, 2008
I am sooooooooooo thrilled for you to get gold, Michelle! HUGE congrats- give butterscotch some extra treats! ;) #5555717
Chris Henning
February 26, 2008
Jeana Clark February 26, 2008
~J~ #5555779
Danielle Fuller February 26, 2008
YAY Michelle!!! Wonderful job and well deserved! Loved this the first time I saw it! WTG girl!!! #5555797
Nikki McDonald
February 26, 2008
Michelle R. Kovach February 26, 2008
WooooooooHoooooooo! Huge congratulations!Teresa Norris February 26, 2008
Big congratulations on this SUPER winner, Michelle!!!! #5555840
Lisa J. Boulden
February 26, 2008
Sheila D. Bottoms February 26, 2008
YIIPPPPEEEE!!!!! So proud of my girl. This is soooo well deserved!!! Way to go. #5555939
Elida Gutierrez
February 26, 2008
Trophy:
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=5690310 #5555998
Susan M. Smith February 26, 2008
Congratulations Michelle! I read at PG101 this is your first - wooohooo! This is such an awesome kitty portrait, one of the best I've ever seen. WTG!!!! #5556138Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Carol, Lisa, Angie, Sylvia, Pat, Judy, Doc, Jen, Chris, Jeana, Danielle, Nikki, Michelle, Teresa, Lisa (again), Sheila, Elida and Susan!! You all have made me smile big time!! #5556192Cyn Valentine February 26, 2008
WTG Michelle!!! BIg congrats on your win..awesome image!! #5556209Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Cyn!! #5556245Joan Kocak February 26, 2008
Outstanding! CONGRATS Michelle! #5556398Lisa A. Car February 26, 2008
Congrats!!!! #5556444Colleen Farrell February 26, 2008
So happy to see this win a gold to match Butterscotch's coloring. :) Big congratulations, Michelle! #5556566Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Joan, Lisa and Colleen! #5556578
Bob Cournoyer
February 26, 2008
Bob #5556644
Corinne M. Thompson February 26, 2008
An extra special congrats to you for your very first win...Congrats! :) #5556661Alex T. Mizuno February 26, 2008
This is really adorable, Michelle! Can't take my eyes off this kitty! Big congratulations on your winning!! #5556689
Claudia Kuhn
February 26, 2008
anonymous February 26, 2008
Congratulations Michelle on your terrific win! Wonderful capture! B- #5556784Shannon D. Miller February 26, 2008
WoooHooo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your BIG WIN Michelle! You deserve it girl! Shannon~ #5556839Linda Blair February 26, 2008
Congrats on your wonderful win!!!!!! ☺ #5556841Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 26, 2008
HUGE Congrats Michelle on your win!!! #5556859Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Bob, Corinne, Alex, Claudia, Barbara, Shannon, Linda and Peaches!! #5556880Nadya Johnson February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your very cool winner, Michelle! #5557027Bill Wyatt February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your winner Michelle! #5557042
Anne M. Young
February 26, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Nadya, Bill and Anne!!! #5557129Susan M. Hembree February 26, 2008
I'm sooo happy for you, Michelle! I just loved how you captured this and am so glad to see it make gold! Congratulations! #5557181Amanda Chapman February 26, 2008
And GOLD it is!!!!
Kay E. Mahoney
February 26, 2008
Susan Fox February 26, 2008
Woo hoo Michelle!!!!!! Congratulations on your win :-) #5557518Linda M. Mishler February 26, 2008
Standing in this loooong line to say congrats..;)Way to go Michelle on such a gorgeous capture!! =) #5557813
Deborah Lewinson
February 26, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Sue, Amanda, Kay, Sue, Linda & Debby! You all are making my happy day even nicer!! #5558017Sam Britt February 26, 2008
Congratulations, terrific winner, Michelle! #5558040Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Sam! #5558113
Patrick Rouzes
February 26, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Patrick!!! #5558741Dr. Harmeet Singh February 26, 2008
Heartiest congrats... #5558785Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Harmeet! #5558897Susana Ms Heide February 26, 2008
The judges made a FINE selection here Michelle!!! Loved all the images you posted of this session!!! Truly an extraordinary portrait of this beauty of a cat!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #5558927Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Susana! She's a true beauty! #5558976
Les Rhoades
February 26, 2008
Cindy Bendush
February 26, 2008
Katarina Mansson February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your win Michelle! This is so cool. #5559404
Stefania Barbier
February 27, 2008
Colette M. Metcalf February 27, 2008
Congratulations!!!! #5560472
Chris Budny
February 27, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you Les (LOL - I still love that cow shot!), Cindy, Katarina, Stefania, Colette and Chris!! #5561483
Emile Abbott
February 27, 2008
Emile Abbott
February 27, 2008
Jennifer L. Taranto February 27, 2008
Woo-hoo!! You go girl!! #5561587Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Emile and Jenn! #5561628Kristi A. Howson February 27, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful Winner Michelle !!! So cute..love those eyes! #5561903Jill Flynn February 27, 2008
Beautiful cat and bright eyes! Wonderful work!!!! Congratulations on your win Michelle! #5562077Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Kristi and Jill! #5562086James N. Carpenter February 27, 2008
Congratulations Michelle on your win. I'm so happy for you. You deserve this and many more. I'm proud of you. Cheers. James #5562811Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much James!! #5562914eileen bedford February 27, 2008
Congratulations on this awesome win Michelle, WELL DONE... #5563491Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Eileen! #5563776Sharon Day February 27, 2008
Great capture, Michelle!!! Big congratulations on your win! #5563989Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Sharon! #5564046
Reynaldo D. Reyes
February 28, 2008
Michelle L. Frick February 28, 2008
Thank you so much Reynaldo! That means a lot to me! #5569873Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 28, 2008
OMG Michelle, I'm so happy to see this in the winner's circle!!!!!!! Way to go!!! Congratulations on your win! #5569886Michelle L. Frick February 28, 2008
Thank you so much Donna! Butter is my first win! She was already my baby kitty, but now she's really the princesss! #5569951Amber Kennedy February 28, 2008
WOWEEEE!Talk about a great cat portrait. Funny...my husband and I saw this a little while back and it has been one of our favorites since. What a great great image you created!TALENT! #5570177Michelle L. Frick February 28, 2008
Thank you so much Amber! #5570296Jodi Zimmer February 29, 2008
How did this escape me? BEAUTIFUL shot Michelle. Worthy. Congrats!!! #5575988Emily E. Bem March 01, 2008
Michelle, it makes me HAPPY to see this in gold. A worthy and fun image!!!! :))) #5577680Michelle L. Frick March 01, 2008
Thank you so much Jodi and Emily! #5577742Wendy Bristol March 03, 2008
Oh wow! Congrats, Michelle. A well, well deserved win. The colors are rich and of course the expression is one in a million! #5587949Michelle L. Frick March 03, 2008
Thank you so much Wendy! #5588337Lynn Crawford March 06, 2008
Wow Michelle I had not seen this one of yours, I can see why it is a winner, I just love the bold color and the way the kitty is looking at the camera, congrats on this win :) #5599584Michelle L. Frick March 06, 2008
Thank you very much Lynn! #5600549Daniella Puente March 06, 2008
I knew this was gonna go far Shell! Amazing and sooo GREAT winner, congrats :-) #5601643Michelle L. Frick March 06, 2008
Thank you so much Daniella! #5601659
Dominick M. Dimacale
March 14, 2008
Dominick #5640804
Michelle L. Frick March 14, 2008
Thank you so much Dominick!! #5642179Bill Knaps March 24, 2008
Congrats on the win Michelle. Great shot. Bill #5687417Michelle L. Frick March 24, 2008
Thank you so much Bill! #5687959Holly J. Jackson April 02, 2008
This is AWESOME!! Congrats on the BIG WIN!! ; ) #5736333Michelle L. Frick April 02, 2008
Thank you so much Holly! #5736339Martin Witt May 01, 2008
Congrats on your winner, Michelle! The expression of your beautiful cat is truly amazing! Great work! #5870655Michelle L. Frick May 12, 2008
Thank you so much Martin and Tomoya! #5912976Michelle L. Frick June 04, 2008
Ahhhh - thank you Trula!! I was just happy to see Gold - it's my first and only so far! #6017917
Shelly A. Van Camp
August 17, 2008
Michelle L. Frick August 18, 2008
Thank you Shelly! #6328736Michelle L. Frick December 02, 2008
Thank you Brandy! #6841322
Errick L. Cameron
February 06, 2009
Michelle L. Frick February 06, 2009
Thank you Errick! #7134325
Amanda D. Austwick
August 18, 2009
Stephen Zacker October 03, 2014
Like those eyes. Congratulations #11150663
Laura L. Gonzales
March 24, 2016
Michelle L. Frick March 24, 2016
Thank you very much Laura! This is one of my favorite images of all time. I miss my Butterscotch. #11451310Yulianto Soeroso March 25, 2016
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