Yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice
by raish

Comment by noraneko:
Raish, is this a self-portrait? This is definitely the better photo technically of the two, but I have to say I miss the cat on the shoulder :-) That being said, I think the lighting is quite nice here, especially on the face (brings out features without any harsh shadows or blown whites). I might consider a couple minor things: use a clone brush to get rid of that little double-line around shoulders, which looks like the hallmark of lots of sharpening; and maybe tone down the white just a bit on the right side of face, as it is much brighter than on the left.

staircat.jpg
by raish

Comment by Melethia:
Do this again with the other camera. Great light, great natural framing.

A Sense of Movement
by raish

Comment by Skip:
very nice capture. i can fully appreciate the sense of apprehension.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence
by raish

Comment by bmartuch:
Excellent processing on a very nice shot.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence
by raish

Comment by doug61853:
good framing

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Comment by Melethia:
That dude has been reading that book for awhile, it seems. It's probably long overdue back to the library at this point in time.

A Shadow of His Former Self
by raish

Comment by raish:
Listen again. One Evening at the Close
Of Ramazán, ere the better Moon arose,
In that old Potter's Shop I stood alone
With the clay Population round in Rows.

And, strange to tell, among the Earthen Lot
Some could articulate, while others not:
And suddenly one more impatient cried --
'Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?'

(Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám)

I had intended to sit more still, but the cat disturbed me. I sort of chose the shot for the smile he brought forth.

Thanks for commenting, all.

Ponte Vecchio, Florence
by raish

Comment by morty:
I like the way you left a little bit of the second arch showing,most people would crop it out and ruin the shot,very very nice.

You Get the Title When I'm Done
by raish

Comment by NikonJeb:
I voted this higher than it got for a couple of reasons......it's a clever play on the title-driven issue, it fits Procrastination, and it reflects the exasperation of getting the elusive perfect title for the shot. Nice work. Oh, and your office is a shambles!8>)

Hey, I already commented on this!

staircat.jpg
by raish

Comment by talj:
There's your beautiful cat again! :o) Thank you for sharing this :o)