Tommy and the Tractor [Contest Finalists November 2012]
Uploaded: November 27, 2012 04:41:54
Meet Tommy, my brother's cat and no, the tractor was not running when I snapped this shot - If it was, Tommy would be nothing more than a fast moving streak of spiked-out cat fur heading for the safety of the house pet door. Smart kitty...and a real ham for the camera. :)
Have a great Tuesday!
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: NIKON D60
Robert R. Goodman November 27, 2012
Hi Valarie,Wish I could get my cat to pose.Wonderful image my friend!!!!! #1500529Douglas Pignet November 27, 2012
very nice capture #10434982Linda D. Lester November 27, 2012
She loves the attention....great capture! #10435008R. J. Laudenbacher November 27, 2012
Looks like we have both been hanging out with the cats, Val! LOL Wonderful capture and beautiful Tommy! #10435040Colette M. Metcalf November 27, 2012
Love it!!! #10435108Monnie Ryan November 27, 2012
Tommy is quite the handsome dude - it's clear he loves to pose! Cool capture! #10435145Ann Coates November 27, 2012
How lovely that the cat sat in such a unique place to have his photograph taken. This is a fantastic shot Valarie. #10435317Tammy M. Anderson November 27, 2012
Outstanding capture, Val. #10435375Dayna Cain November 27, 2012
Awesome capture Val! Love this! #10435391Michelle Alton November 27, 2012
Wow, Val! Sensational setting and your lighting is even more so. This seems like it ought to be a book jacket cover. Immensely appealing. #10435465Terry T. Ruvalcaba November 27, 2012
great capture, love the expression, nice detail, perfect color for the BG! #10435769Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 27, 2012
AWWWWWWWWWW...how CUTE, Val! :-) k #10435791Leslie McLain November 27, 2012
Terrific capture, Val. So cute. #10435835Ann H. Belus November 28, 2012
How adorable! Love the way she is posing, just for you! Excellent capture, Val! #10436609Carol L. Fowler November 28, 2012
Nothing runs like a Deere- except a cat headed to the house! Excellent capture! #10437265Ellen Hodges November 29, 2012
Super cute capture of your little buddy, Val!!! Love the bg, too!!, #10437696Tammy Espino November 29, 2012
I need me a cat like him :) What a poser! Great capture!!! #10438135Don Christiana November 30, 2012
I love Tommy's expression. He looks like he is enjoying himself. Great capture. #10441777Julie Burnett December 01, 2012
How is it that all the animals you capture look like they can't wait to have their picture taken? I spy something, aim the camera, and they're gone before I can click the shutter!! :) Fantastic capture of Tommy AND the tractor, Val!! #10444437Emile Abbott December 01, 2012
Hi Tommy you are a cute kitty. Nice capture Val. #10445052Laura E. Swan December 01, 2012
We had 3 kitties, Val, and only one of them was like Tommy. Wanting to hang out with us and watch us do things. His name was "Lucky" and he was black and white. The smartest cat I ever saw. He loved to hang out with me as I'd garden. Digging holes along side his "mommy" who was digging holes, too! Lol...Often times he was such a brat trying to distract me from my yard work to vie for my attention. That is until he saw the lawn mower coming out of the garage! Hahahahaha! (BOLT!)This photo of Tommy on the tractor brings back great memories and is so pretty, colorful and sweet.
I hope we see more of him soon!
-LOTW :D #10445999
Nadia Paul December 02, 2012
What a poser lol! You really have a way with the kitties my friend - this one looks wonderful against the green of the tractor - wonderful work as always. #10446094Val Feldman December 02, 2012
Thanks wonderful BP People - very much! #10446739Terry Cervi December 02, 2012
Well shoot, Ms.V! I could have sworn that I commented on this cutie. Anyway, Tommy sure is a handsome cuss and you've captured him to perfection! #10447202Patricia A. Casey December 05, 2012
Love it!!!!! the capture, the title and the cute story.....what a beautiful cat....amazing how some of them are such camera hams and others well.....you know.....have a glorious day Val! #10451956Rona L. Schwarz December 06, 2012
What an unusual cat capture, Val! And he is posing for you so perfectly - such a sweet expression yet so intense! Great shot of the tractor, too, in very challenging light! Well-done! #10454133Julianne Bradford December 07, 2012
How adorable! He has his tail positioned so perfectly..love it Val! #10454751Nina Shields December 08, 2012
What a poser; he looks extremely dignified and regal; wonderful image, Val! #10456433Mary Dimitriw December 09, 2012
Tommy is a perfect poser Val!! Lovely shot. The tractor looks familiar, we have the same one and soon we need to change the cutting blades over to the snow plow. I needed that reminder. ;) #10456990Reynaldo D. Reyes December 09, 2012
Looks like the place is Tommy's favorite hangout and he sure knows how to pose to bring out a flattering profile for the FB. Great work here Val. #10458026Karen Bacon December 10, 2012
A terrific composition Val! He looks just like my cat,Tyson! #10458692Eivor Kuchta December 13, 2012
What a cute little poser, Val! Amazing details in this image, and I especially like the position of his tail, following the bend on the tractor. #10463250Joannie Bertucci December 15, 2012
Yes Val, I see HAM written all over Tommy's face! :-) Excellent composition and outstanding treatment of the ole boy! #10465855Laura E. Swan December 24, 2012
LOTW :)) xo #10477394
Julianne Bradford December 24, 2012
Wishing you warm Christmas wishes Val! #10477533JO ANN CLEVELAND December 27, 2012
What perfect timing, I love this Val! Great colors and clarity!Happy New Year, wishing you and yours happiness good health and joy for the coming year!
jo ann c. #10481120
Ann Coates December 27, 2012
Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Valarie. #10481562Nadia Paul December 27, 2012
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Val! #10481643Carol L. Fowler December 27, 2012
Congrats on this catty Finalist! #10481644Laura E. Swan December 27, 2012
Big Smiles Here, Val!!!
LOTW #10481884
Robert R. Goodman December 28, 2012
Hi Valarie,Congratulastions on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10482238Tammy M. Anderson December 28, 2012
Congrats, Val and I'm sure we will see this again. #10482325Jeff Robinson December 28, 2012
Congrats Val on this wonderful Finalist! #10482530Jim Baines December 28, 2012
Yet another hearty Texas-sized CONGRATULATIONS straight to you, Val, from deep within the bowels of the Lone Star State!!! #10482916Eivor Kuchta December 28, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist, Val! #10482955Emile Abbott December 28, 2012
HUGE TEXAS SIZE CONGRATULATION ON THIS WONDERFUL FINALIST VAL AND TOMMY. #10483377Kathy Salerni December 28, 2012
Huge congrats and good luck in the next round, Val! #10483459Ellen Hodges December 28, 2012
Huge congrats and very best luck with your adorable finalist, Val!!! All blessings in the new year to you and your Mom and family!!! #10483462Ann H. Belus December 28, 2012
Huge congratulations, Val; a super finalist! #10483668Kay E. Mahoney December 28, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist, Val. Beautiful kitty. #10483813Tammy Espino December 28, 2012
So glad this little poser got a finalist, Val!! Huge congrats! :) #10483857Marilyn Cornwell December 28, 2012
Congratulations on this great Finalist! #10484457Val Feldman December 28, 2012
Thanks so much everyone! (and thank you Joanna for the always alluring, agreeable and amusing alliteration!~ :) #10484786R. J. Laudenbacher December 28, 2012
Looks like our kitties are sticking together, Val! Congrats on this great finalist. #10484967Don Christiana December 28, 2012
Val, you always capture the perfect image and complete it with a perfect title and story. Another Huge Congrats for another perfect Finalist. #10484988Deborah Lewinson December 28, 2012
Congrats, Val, on this excellent finalist!Ditto Don, above, and must add that you got a perfect pose from kitty!
Debby #10485007
Barbara Waldoch December 28, 2012
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Val! #10485137Thomas E. Hinds December 28, 2012
I can tell that I love Tommy! Great image, Val, and congratulations on it being a well deserved Finalist! #10485228Carol Eade December 28, 2012
Adorable capture, Val, congratulations on your finalist! #10485305Julianne Bradford December 28, 2012
Adorable feline, fittingly fotographed for fabulous finalist Congratulations Val! #10485718Patrick Rouzes December 28, 2012
BIG Congrats, my friend! WTG, Val!Patricia A. Casey December 29, 2012
Hi Val....wow...I'm so happy to see this as a Finalist...and really hope we all get to see it in the next round! CONGRATULATIONS.....CHEERS!!! #10486741Marijana Fajgl December 29, 2012
He is a darling! What a beautiful capture, Val! Big congratulations! #10487612Merna L. Nobile December 29, 2012
January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
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Reynaldo D. Reyes December 30, 2012
Aaah! Sweet commendation Val. Congratulations! #10488790Terry T. Ruvalcaba December 30, 2012
Congratulations and Good Luck in the next round! #10488811Mary Dimitriw December 30, 2012
Congratulations on this portrait of Tommy...well done my friend! #10488969Phyllis H. Burchett December 30, 2012
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Val! #10489398Ann Lyssenko January 11, 2013
What a wonderful contrast of Kitty and surroundings. So Sweet! Ann #10510705Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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