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Please Let me outta here! :(
Please Let me outta here! :(
Dirt_Diver


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Pet Portrait III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D40X
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
Location: Home
Date: Feb 24, 2008
Aperture: F/4
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/8 Sec
Galleries: Humorous, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 24, 2008



Well I would like to thank everyone that commented and favored this picture. It is also one of my favorites. As for the set up, I actually had to train him to just stand there but for the most part he kind of did it on his own. He knows he can't get out of the bathroom while the door is shut but the second the door is open he bolts out and slides right by you. Set up involved a tripod, a slow shutter speed and a remote. I had to keep dumping water on him because he kept shaking it off. Here are a few outtakes.



Statistics
Place: 20 out of 261
Avg (all users): 6.6667
Avg (commenters): 7.7857
Avg (participants): 6.4037
Avg (non-participants): 6.9684
Views since voting: 3598
Views during voting: 506
Votes: 204
Comments: 54
Favorites: 16 (view)


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01/08/2009 01:38:22 PM
Oh, he looks so miserable and annoyed with you! Priceless set of images. My cats would rip my arms off if I tried something like this :-)
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12/22/2008 05:33:42 AM
Ahhhh Poor Kitty! Oh how they hate water! You captured that "wet-cat" moment perfectly..hehe
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12/22/2008 02:21:56 AM
As a cat lover, this is just purrrfect. :)
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12/16/2008 04:26:25 PM
LOL. Our cat gives us the very same looks when we wash her. Great image. I might have to get one of those remotes!
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11/14/2008 12:35:02 AM
That is a fantastic photograph. The fact you could get a cat to be still enough to shoot anything is a feat of it's own; but in a bathtub, you're a master.
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09/24/2008 03:54:07 PM
What a great photo. I think its ironic that your final score for this poor little creature is 666 :) He looks like he would send the devil after you if he could :)

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04/10/2008 10:22:50 AM
lol love this , use to have a himy that I would have to bath often and I would get the same look,though he loved to be blowed dryed.
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03/16/2008 08:55:17 AM
Don't get no better than this. Exquisite.
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03/16/2008 08:51:25 AM
just wait till PETA finds out about this....; )
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03/04/2008 09:38:44 AM
That poor baby! I like the vignetting and the tones on this. It adds to the "feel" of the photograph. Great capture.
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03/04/2008 03:46:11 AM
I thought the concept and execution here was outstanding, but then what the heck do I know???? Should have been in the top 10 in my opinion.
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03/03/2008 08:49:13 PM
Congrats on the top 20, I really like this shot and it is one of my favs from the challenge. You can tell that he doesn't hate water as much as most other cats:)
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03/03/2008 01:21:09 PM
Such a funny shot - congrats on top 20 finish.
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03/03/2008 09:55:51 AM
"... This cat has his moments. I actually had to train him to just stand there but for the most part he kind of does it on his own. He knows he can't get out of the bathroom while the door is shut but the second the door is open he bolts out and slides right by you. I shot this on a tripod with my handy dandy remote in my hands. I had to keep dumping water on him because he kept shaking it off... " - some cats do like to play in water, does this cat get in the tub naturally? edit: thank you for the clarification pm

Message edited by author 2008-03-03 10:24:34.
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03/03/2008 03:31:00 AM
Absolutely fantastic!
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03/03/2008 01:23:03 AM
I just loved this photo! One of my favorites in the challenge! Well done!
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03/03/2008 12:53:35 AM
This is wonderful and SO funny. I love how different it is too.
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03/03/2008 12:50:10 AM
Ha! Way to go on a not-standard portrait.
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03/03/2008 12:14:37 AM
definitely think this deserved better! i scored it a ten :) well done though
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/02/2008 11:57:06 PM
This is one of the two pictures that I think definitely deserves a ribbon. The processing fits the mood and expression on the cat. Overall, this is just a perfect shot in terms of composition, processing, and a really good subject. Well done. The only thing I am not crazy about is the title, but that's not really important.
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03/02/2008 05:28:21 PM
Love this!!! You've really captured the attitude - Wonderful!
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03/02/2008 04:44:20 PM
You really needed some light in the cat's eyes (although you probably didn't have many chances to do this :D), but it's still worth a 10 for me. Very Cute.

Mike
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03/02/2008 03:46:16 PM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but I do need to clean off the keyboard now. Going along voting on all these cute little fuzzy critters and then THIS! Creative, unique, and every cat's nightmare. Thanks for making voting a bit more fun with this entry! And give the poor kitty a treat. He deserves it for posing for you! :)
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03/01/2008 11:26:23 PM
Angry kitty ready for a scratch your face. If you're still alive to read this, it's a 9.
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03/01/2008 06:36:41 PM
the poor lil thing ........... laffs nice image
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03/01/2008 04:41:22 PM
Lol, this shot really conveys a story. I like the vignetting, but I think it would be better if it was feathered a tad more. 7
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03/01/2008 10:25:16 AM
I was a little mean to my cat too for this challenge... Not As Bad As This Though!!! Aaaahhhh, the things we do for photography!!! GREAT! A 10!!
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02/29/2008 06:48:00 PM
LOL Awe, poor kitty. I like the saturation you used here. Expression on the cat's face is priceless. I'd be running for my life if I did this to my cats :P. Someone is a good sport :).
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02/29/2008 04:01:29 PM
LMAO, ooh that poor thing! How did you manage to get that shot without getting clawed to death! It looks like she/he's just posing for you, very cute!
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02/29/2008 02:09:19 PM
Oh my gosh, this is priceless. Obviously this is a cat who has been bathed before or you couldn't have taken this shot and lived to tell about it.
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02/28/2008 11:20:16 AM
aw poor cat! someone looks like their in for some trouble!
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02/27/2008 10:18:10 PM
That is so funny-it's a wonderful photo and so well done.
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02/27/2008 05:22:43 PM
I'm surprised kitty had enough patience for the bath as well as the picture.
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02/27/2008 03:18:41 PM
Gotta love it! Wonderful tones on this unique capture. Well done!
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02/27/2008 10:15:38 AM
Awwwww . . .poooooor baby!
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02/26/2008 09:21:37 PM
'thats not a nice thing to do to your cat asshole'
- Nick Swardson
google it
02/26/2008 07:39:36 PM
I love this!!!! The emotion in the cats expression is amazing!!!!
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02/26/2008 04:58:13 PM
nice!
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02/26/2008 03:42:38 PM
10
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02/26/2008 09:04:17 AM
I hope she took the bath voluntarily... nice processing, like the muted colors. vignetting is a bit heavy, composition is too centered for the landcape format, had cropped to square
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02/26/2008 07:58:32 AM
Made me bust out laughing! Happiness is NOT a wet pussy!!! LOL!!! Love the choice of B&W and the vignette.....8
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02/26/2008 06:06:02 AM
This a brave shot in a competition where people probably expect cuddly fluff and I hope it does well for you
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02/25/2008 11:04:07 PM
u put this poor cat through a bath just to get a shot????
:(

but, I love it!! this is too cute and ALL TOO FAMILIAR! heheh
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02/25/2008 06:34:12 PM
Yea, mine hate the tub! 6
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02/25/2008 04:55:49 PM
fantastic!
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02/25/2008 02:16:10 PM
Perfect lighting and photo.
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02/25/2008 12:20:40 PM
lol, Good idea:)
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02/25/2008 08:50:26 AM
Cruelty to animals. lol.
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02/25/2008 08:30:20 AM
ha-ha-ha! What a funny idea fpr a cat-portrait! Can't believe you have done this with your cat only for this challenge :-)

Like the tones and to see so many details. Expression of the cat is fantastic. - good luck!
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02/25/2008 08:25:38 AM
That's pitiful! *smile* If this were processed to allow more light it would be more pleasing, IMO.
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02/25/2008 01:34:08 AM
That's one unhappy pet. If looks could kill, you'd be dead!
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02/25/2008 01:07:10 AM
An unhappy portrait, but oh what a stock photo! Love the antique toning, with just enough pink in the ears. Not everyone's cup of tea for "portrait", but I love it!
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02/25/2008 01:05:38 AM
This is so cute! Just like my cat when he gets a bath. Good job!
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02/25/2008 12:15:33 AM
hahahahahahahaha thats awesome 8
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