Pumpkin Patrol
Uploaded: October 20, 2014 | Entered: September 26, 2018 06:07:34
Some of you may remember and recognize Chloe, the resident Wildseed Farms cat, from a photo I did a few Halloweens ago. From my archives, another Chloe photo for Halloween 2014. (Fredericksburg, TX)
Resub DD 10/17
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 207.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Colette M. Metcalf October 20, 2014 1
What a cute capture, Val!!! #1591687David Phalen October 20, 2014
Perfect for the season!! #11163455Jeff Robinson October 20, 2014
Outstanding image Val! #11163462Monnie Ryan October 20, 2014
Beautiful capture, Val - Chloe is welcome to come live with me any time! #11163475mary e. sydlewski October 20, 2014
beautiful royalty in front of the pumpkins.. my cat looks exactly her. #11163496Michelle Alton October 20, 2014
You have created a mood with Chloe that could just NOT be matched--let alone beaten. Winner, and of course, a favorite. #11163511Don Christiana October 20, 2014
Perfect Halloween image. Chloe, the pumpkins, and the wonderful treatment you used combined to make a winning combination. A favorite for me Val. #11163522Ann Coates October 20, 2014
This is so striking Val, the black cat, perfect contrast against the orange pumpkins. Beautifully captured. #11163556Gord MacEachern October 20, 2014
Between you and Chloe, with this image I would hand you over the Grand prize winner right now, a real jaw dropper my friend!!!! #11163614Lynn M. Whitt October 20, 2014
A perfect October image. Great colors, composition, and gorgeous cat. #11163620Tammy M. Anderson October 20, 2014
Outstanding capture, Val. Love the comp. colors and treatment. #11163634John Connolly October 20, 2014
A delightful seasonal image Val! You just got to love that cat! #11163647Anita Hogue October 20, 2014
Now this looks like black magic! He really stands out among all that orange! Fantastic capture, Val! #11163743Bonnie C. Lackey October 20, 2014
Chloe just glows sitting there amidst those orange pumpkins. Perfect Halloween picture! #11163749JO ANN CLEVELAND October 20, 2014
This is awesome Val! A vave for me girl! #11163786Laura E. Swan October 20, 2014
Hi Val! :D I am trying to make the rounds and I am so happy to be in your gallery this evening. I remember Chloe!! And in THIS image the outline of the fun almost looks ELECTRIC! Ha! Perfect for Halloween! This is a special image and I FAV'd it also! Happy Fall to you sweet lady! #11163881Sheri Whala October 20, 2014
What a wonderful capture. I love black cats! #11163886Kathy Shogren October 20, 2014
A gorgeous Autumn glow to this, wonderful exposure on the blacks, nicely done Val. #11163952Laura E. Swan October 20, 2014
*fur ... not *fun ... Sorry. My typing!!! xo #11163978Bill Whala October 20, 2014
While the light is amazing in this capture, this is a 'total package' image. Great comp, subject matter as well as light. Outstanding work, Val!! #11163981Kathy Salerni October 20, 2014
I remember Chloe, Val, and this shot is just as beautiful as the other one! #11163988Terry Cervi October 20, 2014
I just love this, Ms.V! The combination of the beautiful black cat, Chloe and those pretty orange pumpkins is perfect for the season! Fantastic work!! #11163995Stephen Zacker October 21, 2014
Fantastic fall image. Like the light #11164266Bojan Bencic October 21, 2014
Fantastic composition and model, Val. Great light. #11164307Natasha Pliss October 21, 2014
Fantastic combination of great colors, wonderful warm light and perfect composition! Very well done, Val! #11164637Emile Abbott October 21, 2014
Chloe is such a beautiful kitty. Excellent seasonal portrait, Val #11164644Robert R. Goodman October 21, 2014
Hi Valarie,Beautiful work as always my friend.Always a favorite.Haven't much time to get out and shoot because of work!! #11164754Nadia Paul October 21, 2014
Love the gorgeous lighting Val - beautifully posed and captured - a wonderful seasonal image! #11164947Karen Bacon October 22, 2014
An excellent fall image Val! Happy Halloween to you! #11165311Val Feldman October 22, 2014
Thanks so much everyone - appreciate much!! Happy Halloween from Chloe and me! :) #11165318Leslie McLain October 22, 2014
Fantastic Halloween capture, Val. #11165655Carol L. Fowler October 22, 2014
Yes- I certainly do recall that winning image! Another Fav!! #11165732Marijana Fajgl October 23, 2014
She is so beautiful! Outstanding image, Val! #11166339Julie Burnett October 26, 2014
She is beautiful, purrfect, as always, Val!! #11168352Ellen Hodges October 26, 2014
Absolutely gorgeous and well done capture, Val!!! Wow weeeee!! #11168471JO ANN CLEVELAND January 07, 2015
I don't know how or why this would be passed up but it is awesome to me! #11220211Kathy Salerni January 09, 2015
I agree that it never should have been passed up as it is a beautifully done image, Val!Dawn Miller January 18, 2015
I love this! What a great light is on kitty and pumpkins! #11226787mary e. sydlewski January 21, 2015
Beautiful #11229192Kathy Salerni February 28, 2015
Huge congrats on your finalists, Val, and best of luck in the next round! #11255553Kathy Salerni February 28, 2015
Huge congrats on your finalists, Val, and best of luck in the next round! #11255554Julianne Bradford February 28, 2015
Well they finally got it right! This is great Val! Congrats! #11255570Liz blahh February 28, 2015
Beautiful, congrats on your finalist! #11255610Tammy M. Anderson February 28, 2015
No surprise here. Fantastic finalist. Congrats! #11255903Marijana Fajgl February 28, 2015
Perfect model and capture, Val, big congratulations! #11256139Robert R. Goodman March 02, 2015 1
Hi Valarie,Congratulations my friend! #11257943Emile Abbott March 02, 2015
Congrats Val on another finalist. #11258117Nadia Paul March 02, 2015
Congrats on your beautiful finalist my friend! #11258609Teresa Burnett October 30, 2018
Love this, Val! Congratulations on your Finalist award! #11733345Tammy M. Anderson October 30, 2018
Have always loved this one. Congrats!! #11733446John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 30, 2018
Excellent image and finalist Val, congratulations and best wishes for gold!! #11733601Emile Abbott October 31, 2018
Perfect for the season and congrats again Val on another fantastic finalist. #11733858Nikki McDonald October 31, 2018
Perfect for the season - love the colors here . . . and the slightly eerie feel. Congratulations on the win, Val. #11733900Emile Abbott October 31, 2018
Congrats Val on Gold Winner. #11733903Teresa Burnett October 31, 2018
So glad to see this one wearing Gold, Val! Huge Congratulations! #11733916Natasha Pliss October 31, 2018
Warmest congrats on this fantastic, colorful and beautifully lit Gold Winner, Val! #11733935Tammy M. Anderson October 31, 2018
Wonderful to see this a winner. Congrats! #11734016Bojan Bencic October 31, 2018
Great one, Val. Congratulations! #11734045Reynaldo D. Reyes October 31, 2018
A huge Congratulations on your Winner Val and another feather in your cap!...Rey #11734080Marijana Fajgl October 31, 2018
Big congratulations, Val! #11734092John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 31, 2018
Such a wonderful gold winning image Val, huge congratulations!!! #11734110Ann Coates October 31, 2018
A striking image Val, huge congratulations on your gold. Black cats are my favourite. I am always impressed that you know the name of my cat Izzy when I haven't mentioned her name in the upload. That's very thoughtful of you. #11734115Ann Coates October 31, 2018
A striking image Val, huge congratulations on your gold. Black cats are my favourite. I am always impressed that you know the name of my cat Izzy when I haven't mentioned her name in the upload. That's very thoughtful of you. #11734116Val Feldman October 31, 2018
Thanks so much everyone! And Ann, who could forget that the name Izzy went with that unforgettable and beautiful face?!! Hope everyone who celebrates Halloween had a wonderful evening! Thanks again for your wonderful comments and congrats! #11734143Patrick Rouzes October 31, 2018
An incredible job with the light & mood, Val! Big Congrats on your Winner,my friend! #11734190Jeff Robinson November 01, 2018
Congrats on your Win Val - It is outstanding in every way! #11734239Cindy Bendush November 01, 2018
Wonderful Halloween Win Val! Great contrast and mood - Many congratulations! #11734242Terry Cervi November 01, 2018
Congrats on your awesome win, Ms V!! #11734284Joanna Kovalcsik November 01, 2018
Val, this image has great mood and light! Congratulations on your 2nd Place GOLD!! #11734360Peggy Pfister November 01, 2018
Absolutely wonderful texture, Val ... I can almost feel kitty's fur! Congrats on this terrific winner! #11734465Ed Lauderdale November 03, 2018
Congratulations on your Gold, Val!! #11734759Joannie Bertucci November 06, 2018
Ms. Austin, I love how she lights up the night! Bewitching image and a not so hollow gold badge win, congrats! #11735444LJ Corliss October 31, 2019
Congrats :) #11781677John D. Roach October 31, 2019
Splendid! Happy Halloween. #11781678Michelle Alton October 31, 2019
Just spectacular, Val! Congratulations! #11781679Karen Harper October 31, 2019
Love, love, love this! Colors are amazing, and cat is beautiful. Nice portrait of this pretty kitty! #11781692Nikki McDonald October 31, 2019
Nice seasonal image, Val. Congrats on the Win. #11781714Joannie Bertucci October 31, 2019
...and now a congrats for your POTD Ms. Austin! :-) #11781716Tammy M. Anderson October 31, 2019
Congrats on your awesome POTD, Val. #11781725Terry Cervi October 31, 2019
Congrats on your beautiful POTD, Ms.V! Have always loved this one! #11781731Joanna Kovalcsik October 31, 2019
She's a black beauty, Val. It's always a treat to view your work. Congratulations on your POTD! #11781733Mary B. Fagan October 31, 2019
Haunting and beautiful portrait of Chloe! #11781739Deborah Lewinson October 31, 2019
Luv this image, Val! Congrats on your double Gold Wins!!!! #11781743Leslie McLain October 31, 2019
Congrats on a fantastic winner and POTD, Val. #11781751Val Feldman October 31, 2019 1
What a wonderful surprise! Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and thank you BP for bringing back Chloe one more time! Happy Halloween everyone!! #11781752Chuck Green November 01, 2019 1
Congrats Val, on your excellent Winner and POTD! <>< #11782091Lydia Williams November 02, 2019 1
Wow, well done, Val...a beauty. Congratulations on your goldens! #11782331Laura E. Swan November 02, 2019
Perfect for the season. What a neat image. Big congrats, Val, of this awesome win and POTD! :D ! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! #11782455Val Feldman November 04, 2019
Thanks so much everyone...much appreciated!! #11782668Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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