ElaineZD

Thirsty Kitty

Canon EOS REBEL T2i

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 250 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 49/1

upload_date

Jul, 2015

Views

4848

Likes

+838

Awards

Top Shot Award 22

Winner in Pet Cats Photo Challenge

Winner in Character Cats Photo Challenge

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Peer Award

+149

Top Choice

+82

Outstanding Creativity

+75

Absolute Masterpiece

+64

Superb Composition

+61

Magnificent Capture

+60

All Star

+18

Superior Skill

Genius

Love it

Virtuoso

Emotions

Impressed

Happy

+22

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I love this photo and that the cat doesn't mind being wet!

Platinum

priceless!

Very interesting shot! The cat is not scare of the water?

PRO+

That is something.

Platinum

Elaine this is priceless love that tongue!

Great shot!

Thank you so much, Tiger was quite the character.

I love your shot.What an expression! Well done

Thanks, Tiger was an original. I was nice to visit your gallery as well....you have some lovely shots! :)

This made me giggle.

Thank you for your comments Candice and for visiting my gallery! It is very much appreciated! So glad that my Tiger made you giggle! Have a happy day! :)

never seen a cat with a tongue like that,,,great shot

Tiger was an original....thanks for your comment!

I love this shot...and the wet cat too...congrat...

Thanks, this is one of my favorite shots. Tiger was unique!

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Cool Kittie!

Thank you....I agree! Have a great day! :)

I wish there was a peer award that says "super cute"...because this photo would get hundreds of them!! Superb!

Aww thanks Joyce! I agree, I think Tiger issuper cute too! Thanks again! Happy shooting! :)

LOL! That's so funny!

Thank you, he was a very entertaining cat. Have a great day! :)

LoL this is awesome. Thank you for the smile.

He does brighten one's day, just as your comment has...thank you!

Amazing to capture this moment. Great Definition of the action!

Thank you for your thoughtful comments! My Tiger seems to be a favourite, I guess I am lucky he was thirsty that day. Happy shooting! :)

LOL.....That tongue!

I agree...That tongue has brought a smile to many a face....thanks for your comment! Happy shooting! :)

Congratulations on your winning photo. Nice...Very Nice

Thank you so much Mike! I think my Tiger won the contest more than my skill, either way it is wonderful to have been selected! Thanks again and happy shooting! :)

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Must have been a very special boy, I hope you have many happy memories of him!

Thanks again!! Yes we have many years of memories with our Tiger! Thanks again!

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can't stop laughing....thought cats didn't like water LOL

Tiger was a character...glad you found the humor with this photo.

Very Nice capture

Thanks! I have to say this is one of my favorite shots,it brings about lots of different memories of Tiger.

Fantastic capture Elaine!

Thank you, Tiger was a character. It was a pleasure to view your gallery as well, you have many lovely floral shots and some great captures of lions! Happy shooting and thanks again!

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Very good!

Thank you and have a great day! :)

Awesome capture! Congrats.

Thank you again, I appreciate your encouragement! Have a great day! :)

Fantastic!! Congratulations on winning the Challenge!

So glad you like it, I appreciate your comment and encouragement! Happy shooting! :)

That is a fantastic shot! I wish I had a cat this cool!

Thank you Megan, yes Tiger was very unique and cool! Thanks again!

congrats - very cool shot :)

Thanks Jamie, glad you like the shot!

Cats, dont you just love them, I have a photo of my cat Shiva. miss her

I've always been a cat lover/owner, I just love their independent spirit and distinct personalities. Merry Christmas!

Hilarious !!! What an expression !! Absolutely priceless !
The perfect capture !
I'm really surprised to see that this was taken with such a slow shutter speed and still have the definition it does. Hey, whatever works :)
Congratulations on your many, well deserved awards, likes and comments.
I'm so glad you have this image to remind you of your beloved Tiger.

Thank you so much for your kind and generous comments, I really appreciate it! Happy new year and happy shooting! :)

This is such a great shot!!!!

Thank you so glad you like the photo. Our Tiger was a ham that day so he really should get the credit.

So unimpressed but so thirsty, haha! Amazing photo!

Thank you, Tiger was an amazing cat! Have a great day! :)

What a great shot!

Thank you so much. It is one of my favorite shots, so I appreciate your appreciate your acknowledgement and comment! Have a great day! :)!

Ultimate

What a dilemma! The kitty wants a drink of water but hates being sprayed with water. Wonderful expression! Wonderful capture!

Thanks so much for comments! Yes, Tiger and this picture has captured many wonderful responses.

Platinum

Great capture !

Thanks a bunch!

i love cat , yours is special and the phto is marvellous très bien

Thank you! I love cats as well and our Tiger certainly was unique.

Platinum

Love your Tiger my cats love water your cat steal the show 😘

Thanks, he was a show stopper!

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this is one of the coolest cat shot I have seen on VB

Thanks so much! Tiger was certainly one of a kind. Have a great weekend!

Purrrfect

Thanks a bunch!

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo just outside my home on my driveway.

Time

It taken mid afternoon around 2ish on a hot June day.

Lighting

The lighting was all natural for this photo.

Equipment

I used my Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my 55mm lens to take this photo.

Inspiration

I was inspired to take this photo by my cat Tiger. It was hilarious to watch him drink from the hose that day, he really couldn't get enough water. Unfortunately for us we didn't realize that Tiger was very sick and he past away 3 months later. Tiger was old and had a great life with us and he was our beloved pet. I will always treasure these photos of him drinking from the hose that day. I am so happy to be able to share this photo and have our Tiger immortalized! I am thrilled that this photo of Tiger has been selected as the winner of Character Cats Photo Challenge ….I sincerely thank you!

Editing

Yes, I did some tweaking in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. First I always like to straighten and crop my photos. Typically if I have taken a decent shot with the camera I will usually adjust the highlights, shadows, whites, blacks and clarity if need be. Then I adjust the sharpening and noise reduction. I pretty much do this for every photo I take to some degree.

In my camera bag

I typically carry 3 cameras in my bag. A Canon EOS REBEL T3i, Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my Waterproof Canon Powershot D20 cameras. I also have 3 lens I carry, an 18 mm, a 55 mm, and 250 mm lens. I also have my Canon Speedlite 430EX II. I always carry a minimum of 4 fully charged batteries for either the cameras or for the flash and I also have a battery charger with me just in case. I carry a polarizing filter, a little water spray bottle, lens cleaners and a remote for the cameras. It would be nice to travel a little lighter, but I do want to try and be prepared, just in case that photo opportunity does present itself. Mind you, I do realize I need to start bringing my tripod out with me more.

Feedback

My advice is just to be observant and always have a camera close at hand, you just never know when that Kodak moment will present itself. Most of all I just recommend that you just have fun with your camera and your surroundings!

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