Classic Halloween [People Playing or Relaxing Photographs]
Uploaded: October 24, 2012 04:36:03
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
Shirley Sicurello October 24, 2012
Here's to Chloe! Posed perfectly, great image. #1494172Don Christiana October 24, 2012
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.Gary Enloe October 24, 2012
Great capture Val and how cool that Chloe posed for you around the pumpkins #10381966John Rivera October 24, 2012
Very well done!!! #10381979Robert R. Goodman October 24, 2012
Hi Valarie,Great capture for the season my friend.That reminds,still have to get the candy!!! #10381982Monnie Ryan October 24, 2012
Very cooperative (and beautiful) kitty! Fabulous Halloween capture, Val! #10382030Heather Loewenhardt October 24, 2012
You couldn't have asked for a better model. Perfect seasonal image Val. #10382119Michelle Alton October 24, 2012
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
Winner.... hands down. Perfect in every way. We will see this again.... and again, Val. Love it, love it, love it. #10382183Lydia Williams October 24, 2012
Love this Val! I am sure we will see this one again! #10382204Dayna Cain October 24, 2012
I am hoping we see this one again! It's AWESOME! #10382267Reynaldo D. Reyes October 24, 2012
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. #10382296Emile Abbott October 24, 2012
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. #10382339Tammy M. Anderson October 24, 2012
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. #10382380Robert Jensen October 24, 2012
love it #10382401Tammy Espino October 24, 2012
Chole is a champ!! :) A fantastic capture and should be a Oct. Grand prize, in my humble opinion ~ #10382466Kathy Salerni October 24, 2012
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"! #10382520Nikki McDonald October 24, 2012
Wow - what good fortune and you have taken perfect advantage of it, Val. The composition, setting, exposure, focus are all right on. #10382617Carol L. Fowler October 24, 2012
What a cat! The puuurrrfect poser!!! Exceptional capture and a fav!! (We got another 3 inches of snow last night) #10382749Terry T. Ruvalcaba October 24, 2012
picture purr-fect! #10382784Terry Cervi October 24, 2012
I just love this, Ms.V!! What an outstanding creation!! A fave for me! #10382858Terry Cervi October 24, 2012
Almost forgot! In answer to your question, no I did not. #10382859Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 24, 2012
Incredible work! #10382862Colette M. Metcalf October 25, 2012
What a terrific capture!!! #10383517Linda D. Lester October 25, 2012
Looks like a winner to me! Just love it! #10383867Kara L. Hendricks October 25, 2012
What a fantastic Halloween image! Love this!! #10383950Leslie McLain October 25, 2012
Fantastic capture, Val. Love those yellow eyes. #10384086Ellen Hodges October 25, 2012
Such a cute and extremely cool shot, Val! Huge Wow!! #10384128Val Feldman October 25, 2012
Thank you so much everyone! Appreciate the stop-by! And Chloe - a big thanks to you for completing the picture! :) :) #10384189Anthony G. Comella October 25, 2012
Perfect pose, presented perfectly and a winner!!! #10384356Rona L. Schwarz October 25, 2012
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! #10384469Val Feldman October 26, 2012
Thanks much, Anthony and Rona. #10385026Julie Burnett October 26, 2012
WOW, WOW, WOW, V!! Let me congratulate you in advance! Winner!! #10385128Val Feldman October 26, 2012
Thank you, Ms. J! #10385181Chris Budny October 26, 2012
Fantastic! The eyes, and the b/g texture... wow! #10385194Val Feldman October 26, 2012
Thanks, Chris! #10385413Phyllis H. Burchett October 26, 2012
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! #10385477Mary Dimitriw October 26, 2012
This is an AB FAB seasonal image Ms. Val !! What a perfect model Chloe is, it couldn't get any better! #10385574David M. Montero October 26, 2012
Outstanding Val!!! Great subject, composition, and treatment. A new Fav for me. #10385610Ujjwal Mukherjee October 26, 2012
Superb capture and presentation,Val!! Very impressive work,as always!! #10385975Nancy L. Green October 27, 2012
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!!! <>< #10386445Laura E. Swan October 28, 2012
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 28, 2012
So now you can talk to the animals lol! Everything is perfect my friend and I too think this is destined for GOLD! #10389034Val Feldman October 29, 2012
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! #10390658Stephen Zacker October 30, 2012
Fantastic Fall and Halloween image. #10394546Ujjwal Mukherjee October 31, 2012
Congratulations on your outstanding POTD,Val!! #10396768Chris Budny October 31, 2012
Ya know, I had a hunch we might see this one today... Congratulations on the POTD! Fantastic! #10396773Mary L. Olson October 31, 2012
This got my Halloween off to a great start. Happy Halloween and congratulations on the POTD. #10396778Terry T. Ruvalcaba October 31, 2012
CONGRATS on a well deserved POTD! #10396780Nadia Paul October 31, 2012
Knew it was destined for gold - the first now, another next month. Congrats on this gorgeous POTD my friend! #10396785Gord MacEachern October 31, 2012
Great big congrats on this wonderful POTD Val, WTG!!! #10396799Cheryl Schneider October 31, 2012
What a great shot! Congratulations. #10396801Gloria Matyszyk October 31, 2012
Great shot, congrats! #10396814Nikki McDonald October 31, 2012
Agree with Nadia - I knew this cat's destiny the moment I saw it. Wonderful capture and the perfect Halloween POTD, Val. Congratulations. #10396823Joy Rector October 31, 2012
congrats on the POTD #10396831Linda D. Lester October 31, 2012
Perfect for the day! Congratulations on your POTD! #10396835Katarina Mansson October 31, 2012
Congratulations on this cool POTD Val! Excellent work. #10396837Marilyn Cornwell October 31, 2012
What a wonderful POTD! Congratulations Val! #10396838Carol Eade October 31, 2012
Beautiful image and perfect for Halloween, Val, congrats on your POTD! #10396839Usman M. Bajwa October 31, 2012
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
What a purr-fect halloween image! Chloe is beautiful as are the comp and your effects! Huge congratulations on your POTD, Val! #10396882Dayna Cain October 31, 2012
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! #10396885Brenda L. Bentley October 31, 2012
A puurfect opportunity and a beautiful capture! Congrats on your photographing ability. Cloe's glowing eyes jump out and grab your attention. Love it!Julianne Bradford October 31, 2012
You rock girlfriend! This gorgeous cat recognises the master when she sees her :-)....Puurfect Halloween capture! #10396931Don Christiana October 31, 2012
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 :). #10396934Tammy Espino October 31, 2012
I love this photo, big congrats!!!!!!! :) BOO #10396940Terry Cervi October 31, 2012
WTG, Ms.V!! Congrats on your outstanding POTD, and yes, purrrfect for today!! Happy Halloween! #10396951Michelle L. Frick October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween! Congratulations on your exquisite POTD!!! #10396959Robert Jensen October 31, 2012
Really well done - love it #10396961Phyllis H. Burchett October 31, 2012
Fabulous!!! Congrats Val on your POTD! #10396964Val Feldman October 31, 2012
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! #10396976Kathryn Wesserling October 31, 2012
The story is as cool as is the image. You couldn't have done it better if you had planned the scene. Congratulations, Val. #10396983Tammy M. Anderson October 31, 2012
Congrats on your wonderful Halloween POTD. #10396996Nancyj E. Hovey October 31, 2012
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
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! #10397012Andre Larose October 31, 2012
Wonderful capture! Congratulations on your POTD!André #10397018
Susan Williams October 31, 2012
Fabulous POTD, Val! Congratulations! #10397106Kate Jackson October 31, 2012
You certainly made the most of your opportunity. I so enjoyed this image Val!!Patricia A. Casey October 31, 2012
Hi Val....I love black cats & I love your photo...wonderful story....Congratulations on POTD!!! & 'HAPPY HALLOWEEN' #10397114Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 31, 2012
WTG on your fantastic POTD, Val! :-) k #10397143Nancy L. Green October 31, 2012
No surprise here my friend, this is FANTASTIC!!! Your lighting especially is PERFECTION!!! <>< #10397152Leslie McLain October 31, 2012
Congrats on the perfect POTD, Val. Love it. #10397156Lydia Williams October 31, 2012
Congratulations on your POTD, Val! :) #10397198Rona L. Schwarz October 31, 2012
We all knew this was destined for greatness, Val! Congratulations on this superb POTD!! Next up, more GOLD! #10397269Anita Hogue October 31, 2012
I believe this beautiful kitty brought you good luck! A fabulous capture, Val! Congratulations on your POTD! #10397407Pamela Koch October 31, 2012
Absolutely a perfect capture. Beautiful. Congratulations on POTD. #10397419Ann Coates October 31, 2012
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. #10397427JudyAnn Rector October 31, 2012
Absolutely perfect image, Val...Bill Coulter October 31, 2012
Right Place, Right time!Val Feldman October 31, 2012
Thank you all for your wonderful comments - I appreciate them very much! And Happy Halloween! :) #10397454Bojan Bencic October 31, 2012
Fantastic photo, Val. Congratulations on your POTD and Happy Halloween! #10397616Lindley Johnson October 31, 2012
Chloe is a very cooperative and photogenic cat! What a perfect Halloween POTD - congratulations, Val! #10397710Jeff Robinson October 31, 2012
Congrats Val on this Outstanding POTD!! #10397824Stephen Zacker October 31, 2012
I'm not suprised! :-) Congratulations #10397826Michele Peterson October 31, 2012
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!! #10397850Daniella Puente October 31, 2012
LOVE this Val! great image :) #10397913Howard A. Lawless October 31, 2012
Great capture of the Spirit of Halloween. Congrats on POD #10398110Thomas E. Hinds October 31, 2012
Beautiful capture, Val! Big congratulations on this POTD! Awesome! What a beautiful and accommodating kitty! #10398204Mary K. Robison November 01, 2012
Superb Halloween capture, Val!Chris Ebben November 01, 2012
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=^..^= #10398505Kimber Wallwork-Heineman November 01, 2012
Outstanding! Very cool image and perfectly done #10399091Ellen Hodges November 01, 2012
Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Val!! Absolutely wonderful!! #10399583Gina M. Savage November 01, 2012
Wow...this is stunning! Yay...congrats on the POTD! #10400348Julie Burnett November 02, 2012
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!! :) :) #10400572Cindy Bendush November 03, 2012
Such a purrfect portrait Val! Big congrats on your wonderful POTD! #10401703Mary Dimitriw November 03, 2012
Congrats on your POTD!! Perfect Halloween image! #10401908Guy D. Biechele November 04, 2012
Awesome Halloween photo!! Congratulations on your POTD. #10404446Deborah Lewinson November 06, 2012
Just got power back (in NJ)and what a joy to see you Halloween POTD!Hearty congrats!
Debby #10407625
Lisa B. North November 06, 2012
So appropriate! Great composition! Lisa #10407697Ann H. Belus November 12, 2012
WOW! This is soooo awesome, Val! A really superb Halloween capture and to have it chosen as POTD is fantastic. Huge congratulations!!! #10416466Rony Sagy November 14, 2012
Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Val. What a terrific capture. #10418772Richard D. Love November 23, 2012
Congratulations, Val. Wonderful textures...and that stare!Rick #10430116
Summer A. Kozisek January 22, 2013
Phenomenal capture!! #10527159Karen Slagle March 21, 2013
Beautiful Val....Love the editing and the black cat, looks like my Romeo. #10618203Anita Bower December 10, 2013
A perfect Fall photo. BEautiful cat and beautiful light. Good job. #10919021Jill Odice March 31, 2014
Great that you had your camera ready and the kitty was so nicely posing! My black cat needs to be Photoshopped into place :-) #11014568Reynaldo D. Reyes March 22, 2015
What a capture! So worthy for the POTD gold badge. What a great capture Val. Congratulations. #11269756Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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