Uploaded: July 22, 2009 04:18:08
Mr. Scooch - He's taking an early retirement. After 15 yrs, he's hanging up his varmint-chasing hat and taking it easy. Nothing to do all day but lounge in the grass, soak up some sun and keep one ear out for the sound of a can of cat food being opened...
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 165.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Tammy M. Anderson July 22, 2009
That sounds like my cat waiting for the sound of the cat food being opened. Shes not old she weighs 15lbs and likes to eat. LOL. Just like us humans. LOL. He sure is a beauty, Valarie. Like the capture in the grass and the stern expression is great. #1157647Amy M. Wilson July 22, 2009
Beautiful capture, love the grass fg, colors and exptression, Valarie! #7767396Monnie Ryan July 22, 2009
I swear they can hear a can opener a mile away! What a sweetie -- hope he brought you some "treats" during his mousing days. Wonderful, well-detailed portrait! #7767502Agnes Fegan July 22, 2009
Sounds like what my husband would like to do...minus the cat food lol! Wonderful capture Valarie! #7767594Howard B. Cheek July 22, 2009
Neat portrait Valarie, love the complimentary green FG/BG that matches those great eyes :) #7767998Jane E. Kirn July 22, 2009
What a great life for Mr. Scooch! I love this gentle, colorful photo. Great timing on his expression. Good work Valarie. #7768106Patricia Seidler July 22, 2009
What beautiful eyes and black fur he has and he really looks fantastic "in green". Great lighting and detail Valarie. Congratulations again on three finalists! #7768122Kathleen Rinker July 22, 2009
Outstanding and beautiful image Valarie, wonderful color and lighting!! #7768171Eugenio Diaz July 22, 2009
Fabulous image, so sharp and clear...love the color and the composition!Liz blahh July 22, 2009
Wonderful image! Retirement? Once a mouser, always a mouser :>) #7768364Melissa G. Meiselman July 22, 2009
Not only are we thinking cats, but green eyes that match the setting, Valarie!! This is a wonderful shot of this handsome fella with vivid color and fine detail, Valarie!!!Congratulations on all your finalists!!! #7768539
Martha R. Mazon July 22, 2009
Fantastic, intense portrait, Valarie! I love the echoed green from eyes to background. #7768586Margaret R. Barry July 22, 2009
Beautiful capture, Valarie. He seems to be enjoying his retirement! #7768657Melissa Olsen July 22, 2009
One word: PERFECT! #7768795Dianna Murphy July 22, 2009
Awesome colors and detail. Congrats to Mr. Scooch on his retirement. #7768950Val Feldman July 22, 2009
Thanks so much Tammy, Amy, Monnie, Agnes, Howard, Jane, Patricia, Kathleen, Sabrina, Eugenio, Liz, Walter, Melissa G, Martha, Margaret, Melissa O and Dianna for your comments - much appreciated! #7769597Ann Coates July 22, 2009
I love this Valarie, looks like our Sela girl except she has a little bit of white on her chest. He would love to live at our house. We have two rats that would keep him entertained in his retirement. You have caught the most wonderful expression here. A fantastic portrait of this black beauty. #7769674Ruth Grimm July 22, 2009
What a handsome young man HE is, Valarie!!! Love the green of the grass mirrored in his eyes! Gorgeous image! #7770174Kerry Hill July 22, 2009
Beautiful kitty and capture Valarie, fantastic colours and details!! #7770545Robert R. Goodman July 22, 2009
Hi Valarie,He sure is a beautiful cat.We have a little one,that seem like she could never get enough food.Beautiful capture,running a little late today.I was out to 1:30 am chosing bolts!!!!!!! #7770562Gord MacEachern July 22, 2009
Super capture of this beautiful looking cat Valarie, I still would not want to be a mouse in his presence though!! #7770632Carol Sawyer July 22, 2009
Beautiful portrait, Valarie!! My cat midnight looks just like Scooch!! #7770846Carol L. Fowler July 22, 2009
Looks like he opened his eyes just enough to make sure you weren't going into the kitchen! #7770987Maria A. Gonzalez July 22, 2009
Beautiful portrait of this elegant looking cat,Valarie...Amazing eyes and great bg colors to match those incredible eyes.Well done. #7771751Val Feldman July 23, 2009
Thanks so much Ann, Ruth, Kerry, Bobby, Gord, Carol S, Carol F and Maria for your wonderful comments. Much appreciated! #7774050Sam Britt July 23, 2009
Great cat portrait, Valarie. Cats are considered Seniors between 7 & 10 years of age. He's overdue for his retirement! #7774368Julianne Bradford July 23, 2009
Valarie he loves you..you can tell by his loving expression that you captured so well. Love the green grass out to pasture feel to this terrific composition. I love your work and your cats too! #7774981Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 23, 2009
Beautiful black kitty cat, Valarie!!! I have one that looks almost like yours!!! Love the shot!!! :-) k #7775351Mark Dodge July 23, 2009
Gorgeous cat, Valarie. I love your write up... put's a big smile on my face. The contrast and details in his coat are awesome. Excellent portrait! #7775641Anita Tykwinski July 24, 2009
Beautiful capture, nice clarity and detail. I have a long haired black cat also, with a very 'split' personality. #7777730Thomas E. Hinds July 24, 2009
Awesome feline portrait! #7779064Val Feldman July 25, 2009
Thanks much Sam, Julianne, Kitty, Mark, Anita and Thomas for your comments! :) #7782048Max Aureli July 28, 2009
Love black cats!!!! Great deep shot!!! #7790415Marty Straub July 29, 2009
Perfect, Valarie, but something about that look that says he might not be retired yet. If I were a mouse, I'd give him space. #7793755Val Feldman July 29, 2009
LOL, Marty! You're right...his mousing days may be waning but if he HAD to, he'd probably muster up the energy! Thanks to both you and Max for your wonderful comments! #7794083Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist, Valerie! #7857396Karen Engelbreth August 17, 2009
Congratulations.... #7857770Ron McEwan August 17, 2009
Congrats on you well deserved silver Valarie #7858027Julianne Bradford August 17, 2009
Oh good! So glad to see this wonderful shot get a finalist award Valarie!! #7858060Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009
Congrats, Val! (I don't know, but your own photo thumbnail sort of resembles your cat. Must be true that pets and their owners look like each other after awhile! LOL) #7858107Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009
I KNEW we'd see this beauty again! A HUGE congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Valarie! #7858157Mary Beth Aiello August 17, 2009
Oh, those eyes, Valarie. Huge congrats on this magnificient finalist. #7858382ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009
Huge Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Valarie! #7858791Ann Coates August 17, 2009
I'm so pleased to see this one here Valarie. Many congratulations, well done. #7859296Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Valarie! #7859681Debra R. Harder August 17, 2009
The clarity and details of your images are magnificent, Valarie!! Love this!! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!!!! Deb #7859802Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #7859813Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this stunning Finalist, Valarie!!! #7860168Anita Hogue August 18, 2009
A big congratulations Valarie! This is a wonderful portrait! #7861444Howard B. Cheek August 18, 2009
Congrats Valarie!Eugenio Diaz August 18, 2009
Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Valarie! #7862433Margaret R. Barry August 18, 2009
Congratulations on another fantastic finalist, Valarie! #7862956Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009
Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Valarie! #7863400Agnes Fegan August 18, 2009
Congratulations Valarie!!! #7864044Val Feldman August 18, 2009
Thanks so much, everyone, for your kind comments and congratulations - I appreciate them more than words can convey...you're all the best!! Val #7864241Usman M. Bajwa August 18, 2009
A fabulous image. Congrats!!!UB. #7865464
Debra K. Johnson August 19, 2009
Congratulations! #7867430Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 19, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! Who can resist that face! #7868294Freddy Bland August 19, 2009
Congratulations, Valarie, to you on this beautiful finalist!! #7868903Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing finalist, Valarie!!! #7869823Kathy Cline August 19, 2009
ADORABLE VALAnne M. Young August 21, 2009
Congratulations - beautiful finalist! Love the strong colours here! #7876439Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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