Bird and water
by FocusPoint

Comment by neophyte:
Works well in Black and White

Simply Arely
by FocusPoint

Comment by tanguera:
Most of this image works well, but I find the pp'g on the skin a bit heavy handed. Also, the lips seem to draw more attention than the eyes, which tend to be his preferred point

You're Special
by FocusPoint

Comment by KarenNfld:
Wow I gave this a 10!! Seriously underrated.

You're Special
by FocusPoint

Comment by evanescente:
Very catchy!

You're Special
by FocusPoint

Comment by KarenNfld:
Awww, thanks!! :)

Really cute.

Coolest cat!
by FocusPoint

Comment by Ja-9:
really good deatil in the eyes and whiskers

My Negative Universe!
by FocusPoint

Comment by MCPixel:
An intersting negative space, I like the textures. I wouldnt have cropped it as much at the bottom, cutting off the subjects shoes, and perhaps not such harsh lighting, but I like it - well done :)

Night watcher!
by FocusPoint

Comment by KarenNfld:
I thought you were jdannels!

Coolest cat!
by FocusPoint

Comment by timfythetoo:
OK - Just an FYI that I didn't vote in this FS. But I will go ahead and give a critique club type comment. Just my perspective. Had I voted I would probably have given this a 5. I love cat images, but that may make me a bit harsh on my votes. Issues i have with this image - harsh straight on light. Almost looks like on camera flash. I crave soft shadows just as if it were a person. The light here just comes off too straight on and hard. From a pose perspective I am not digging that he isnt looking at me. His eyes appear to be looking a bit down so there isnt a strong eye contact. Makes it feel more snap shottish than portrait. When you catch a cat looking right at you it can grab you. This one the eyes just dont cut it. Soft area on the nose isnt an issue for me. Focus is good. You probably could have gotten away with even soft glowing the fur and keeping the eyes tack sharp - but not a biggie for me. The border doesn't suit the image well. Too heavy and bulky. I do like these types of borders in general - but not for close up in your face portraits (though I am sure I have a couple on images in my portfolio if I look). And i would prefer more image - square crop or something. Had the cat been looking straight on you probably could have pulled off a square crop that was balanced well. When it comes to cat portraits I have always been struck by yanko's - , , in particular, and I have sought to imitate them in my own cat shots. But the keys are similar to some of the stronger people portraits - soft light and good eye contact. Hope that's not too harsh. Just my opinion on strong cat faces.

Night watcher!
by FocusPoint

Comment by liberty:
Nice one! Congrats on 11th.