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3rd PlaceI Didn't Do It
shabbychic


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Broken II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: the kitchen
Date: Feb 7, 2006
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Humorous, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 7, 2006

Indeed, she really did break the lamp, just not in that setting. Heida is one insanely playful cat, so all I did was put cheese on the chair and peek from the other side of the table at her to start the peek-a-boo war. I took it last minute and wish I hadn't so that I could do some more editing, but oh well!

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 285
Avg (all users): 6.9088
Avg (commenters): 8.4390
Avg (participants): 6.5421
Avg (non-participants): 7.1437
Views since voting: 11059
Views during voting: 384
Votes: 274
Comments: 78
Favorites: 33 (view)


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09/22/2007 03:35:32 PM
I like this, good capture, i especially enjoy the cat! :)
04/11/2007 07:16:28 PM
This made me laugh! The expression on the cat's face... is just HILARIOUS! I think part of what makes it so funny is that I am QUITE farmiliar with that expression myself... :) My own cat gives me that look at her dinner time, as if to say, "Why haven't you fed me yet? What is your problem?" lol. A beautiful shot.
05/09/2006 02:37:51 PM
That cat is hillarious! You 're a lucky owner. I love the humorous take of this one. :o)
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03/21/2006 02:13:23 AM
really great.
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02/21/2006 10:53:55 PM
This is fantastic! A perfect "cat" image!
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02/21/2006 10:50:23 PM
love this image - it has a freshness and is not manipulated other than some cheese on the seat - good thinking!
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02/21/2006 06:02:55 PM
Man, this is just wonderful, I think this one should've won the first place, very well done,
Regards,
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02/21/2006 04:56:11 PM
This is brilliant! It's going directly into my favorites. Congratulations on the well-deserved ribbon!
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02/20/2006 08:17:46 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon!
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02/19/2006 11:23:01 AM
Looks like you did JUST fine with your editing :) This is adorable!!! And very expertly done with the rich browns and the reflections in the table. Congratulations on a very well-deserved ribbon!!!
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02/19/2006 03:48:05 AM
Congrats on your ribbon:)) Cute image, well done.
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02/18/2006 01:44:21 AM
Terrific setup, execution and oh so appealing kittystar. Congrats on the ribbon!
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02/17/2006 10:30:48 PM
You didn't need to do any editing with it though...it looks great!
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02/17/2006 05:38:25 PM
hahahaha..I love this shot! Cats rule!
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02/17/2006 05:31:39 PM
Thanks so much for all the comments! Especially the one from Gunnsi who called me a genius- you are my new favorite person. ;-)

I'm glad the humor was appreciated, sending most of my gratitude to my mother who was less angry at my cat and me for the broken lamp once she saw the picture.

There was no work to get her to pose as long as it was done through play (and cheese)- she is just a nutty cat. Even as I'm typing she's bouncing 10 feet in the air chasing shadows. But she sends more thanks than I do that her picture got a ribbon!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.. and thank you!
02/17/2006 02:06:07 PM
LOL, good one! Congratulations on your ribbon!
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02/17/2006 01:36:31 PM
You are a Genius!
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02/17/2006 07:36:42 AM
hilarious and i keep going back to this. making this as one of my favorites and many congrats.
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02/17/2006 06:57:00 AM
This is such a funny picture! CRAZY KITTY! haha Congrats on your ribbon!
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02/17/2006 06:39:23 AM
Great one! I looked at your profile. You have great talent. Looking forward to see some more from you in the future.
ps: I like your humor
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02/17/2006 03:15:37 AM
haha besides a good image this is so funny to me (great title2)
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02/17/2006 12:39:42 AM
This is so cute, and believable! Congrats on the ribbon!
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02/16/2006 06:26:03 PM
congrats - very cute photo !

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02/16/2006 04:15:48 PM
congratulations on your placing...well deserved. The cat's expression wins me over. Great co-operation by the feline!
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02/16/2006 01:41:09 PM
Didn't get to vote on this one but I definitely would have given you accolades ... similar to the following:

I can always appreciate extra effort that involves more than just a studio type set-up. In fact, the non-studio looking setting here brings comfort and makes something that looks real as well as nostalgic. I think the reason people generally don't like the usual cat image is that it indicates that someone just pointed-and-shot ... their cat. This is a great interaction and plan with which you succeeded. Congrats - this is more inspirational than the DQ'd image.
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02/16/2006 01:39:24 PM
Congratulations also from me on your ribbon. Your entry is excellent.
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02/16/2006 12:13:22 PM
i am very happy for you. Ribbon #2. I admire your work and your outlook on life detailed in your bio.
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02/16/2006 11:49:12 AM
Great. That look merits the ribbon. Again: Congratulations!
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02/16/2006 11:40:52 AM
congrats on the ribbon!!
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02/15/2006 07:24:41 PM
Wonderful photo... great lighting as well!
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02/15/2006 01:30:53 AM
Congratulations on your fourth place. I think it should have gotten a ribbon. It was one of my very favorite. Good story and very funny. Good work.
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02/15/2006 01:13:16 AM
that deserves all the accolades. The first time I have laughed at an image in a while. Perfect. Keep em coming.
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02/15/2006 12:44:00 AM
Lol! What a timeless capture and what a wall hanger. Congratulations on your 4th place finish.
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02/15/2006 12:34:23 AM
Congrats!!!!!!! Nice work...
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02/15/2006 12:20:59 AM
Congrats on your fourth place. This is great! I see that mischevious expression on my cats' faces a lot too. :)
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02/15/2006 12:15:42 AM
congrats on 4th!! so close ;)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/14/2006 09:34:32 PM
Haha! Love the capture! Dang cats.... 8
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02/14/2006 09:00:24 PM
funny image. love it!
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02/14/2006 04:24:46 PM
This is my favorite in the challenge. Outstanding shot. 10.
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02/14/2006 01:47:16 PM
Love it - story told very well - love the cat's expression - a 10 from me :)
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02/14/2006 12:29:26 PM
Wonderful!!! Excellent subject, composition, evocativeness, technicals. 10 and faved. Sorry about the no nits thing ;-)
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02/14/2006 10:20:05 AM
excellent, both photo and caption
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02/14/2006 07:31:44 AM
ha ha ha very cleaver and funny
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02/14/2006 01:54:43 AM
Cat pix usually get a thumbs-down from me ... but not this one, the setup and then the cat's 'expression' are priceless
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02/13/2006 09:07:55 PM
He he, very funny, and very well done. Funny enough. 8
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02/13/2006 07:56:21 PM
LOL - rofl - how great! I like the minimal color scheme and composition. Well done and good luck in the challenge. 9
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02/13/2006 02:30:45 PM
This is such a cute photo! How did you get your cat to pose so good...has his ears back and everything...did he actually do it! :) The reflections on the table add so much interest to this photo! Excellent job!
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02/12/2006 09:29:04 PM
Good composition and lighting. Love the cat.
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02/12/2006 09:44:45 AM
I like the story this one tells instead of just looking at a picture of a broken object.
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02/12/2006 08:15:18 AM
Amazing what an actor. I wonder how many outtakes!
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02/11/2006 05:40:08 PM
hehe, i like thatone, how nice! its good and funny
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02/11/2006 02:00:53 PM
amusing...how long did the cat pose for you?
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02/11/2006 01:37:48 PM
Congratulations. I love it!
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02/11/2006 01:16:57 PM
love this
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02/11/2006 09:55:15 AM
love the idea and the execution... maybe move the lamp pieces a tiny bit closer together?
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02/11/2006 02:34:32 AM
great work...hope this does well for you
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02/11/2006 12:43:25 AM
This is great. The partial face of the cat is brilliant. 10
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02/11/2006 12:07:22 AM
I laughed so hard when I saw this! Excellent photo, the cat's eyes are at the right level, the scene is nicely "arranged", and the feel of the photo fits the challenge criteria very well. Very creative - Purrfect!
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02/10/2006 09:05:42 PM
...bad kitty...fantastic shot! The cat's look is perfection.

...bumping up...absolutely one of my very favorites in the challenge.
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02/10/2006 08:47:07 PM
how true!
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02/10/2006 03:33:27 PM
This makes me smile, it's dark but the reflections seem an integral part of the composition, 8.
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02/10/2006 02:20:49 PM
I think you are both patient and lucky. It is really funny how you catched the cat.
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02/10/2006 12:36:47 PM
Wonderful picture. Love the composition, Great capture.
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02/10/2006 11:28:11 AM
I should deduct a point or two for not following the guidelines, but I really like this shot. Only my 2nd "10" vote so far.
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02/10/2006 07:27:58 AM
I like the story ! It happens sometimes at home ... my vote : 9
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02/09/2006 09:01:56 PM
Thats great! The cat is perfect.
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02/09/2006 12:45:46 PM
What a great photo / idea!
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02/09/2006 03:49:08 AM
lol - excellent!
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02/08/2006 07:41:04 PM
Very cute, made me laugh!
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02/08/2006 04:15:05 PM
This is wonderful! My only 10 in this challenge. I hope you get a ribbon.
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02/08/2006 03:36:48 PM
This brought a smile, well thought out and good colors...8
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02/08/2006 02:41:27 PM
very funnyyy
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02/08/2006 01:30:16 PM
funny picture, lots of humour and very well composed with great tones too
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02/08/2006 12:27:48 PM
I love the humor in this picture and it's well executed too, good work.
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02/08/2006 10:56:52 AM
The kitty's eyes make it for me. LOL
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02/08/2006 07:06:46 AM
Funny, the cat looks guilty to me. heheh.
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02/08/2006 06:47:23 AM
This is really great - love the guilty look in the cats eyes.
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02/08/2006 02:30:21 AM
this one is so adorable :)
the cat appeared partially hidden and as if saying "not me"
good photo. 9
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