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Published: 2011-06-20 17:07:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 3778; Favourites: 188; Downloads: 0
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My baby died today, July 14th, 2014, in our arms. He was old, he was exhausted, he was done. I hope there's lots of boxes in cat-heaven. He loved boxes.

For the sake of submitting something again for the first time in almost two (!) years; here's my gorgeous cat (Norwegian Forest Cat) Darwin, who has been immensely enjoying the Dutch sun lately.

It might not be a flawless shot, but for the first time in a very long time I was enjoying photography and processing photographs again. There are some things that could've been done differently, other methods of post processing, but I actually enjoyed looking at the photograph itself so much that I didn't want to change too much. A bit of levels, curves and contrast, but not that much of any of those.

He's 13 years old, but still pretty much looks and plays like a little kitten. He's crazy and not scared of anything (but fireworks) and enjoys his time in the sun in the huge cage he - and my other Norwegian Forest Cat called NΓΈste - has outside of the house. This seems to be his favorite spot, next to the picknick table they have in their cage as well, which of course we didn't put their because we like to sit with them but for them because - simply put - everything belongs to them, haha.

I would've preferred a different framing now I've seen it on my screen, but I've tried square and that didn't work for me personally. I'll try differently next time!

Taken with a Canon 7D + Canon 100mm macro f/2.8 IS USM 50mm f/1.4



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Comments: 75

Anoya In reply to ??? [2013-02-03 09:52:30 +0000 UTC]

He's really starting to look old lately. He's often cold and sits at the fire place while there isn't even a fire

I haven't heard Darwin as a kitty name that often, so that's really a coincident!

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Thishumanbeing In reply to Anoya [2013-02-03 13:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Must be. My older cat does the exact same thing, except he sits at a heater rather than a fireplace. These days he's very whiny, and usually very grumpy. Still very funny at times though.

Either way, once again nice photo!

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Fahrenheit1989 [2011-11-18 05:14:55 +0000 UTC]

aweome, i so love cats!

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Anoya In reply to Fahrenheit1989 [2011-11-19 19:38:48 +0000 UTC]

So do I!

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tanya3286 [2011-10-04 14:48:13 +0000 UTC]

13?! ...he's still so gorgeous!! <3 I wanna rub my chin in his fur! :3

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Anoya In reply to tanya3286 [2011-10-23 10:12:25 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yeah, 13! Rubbing your chin in his fur is at your own risk though, I think his fur has the magic ability to stick to everything and everyone and never get of

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tanya3286 In reply to Anoya [2011-10-23 10:49:11 +0000 UTC]

lol.. yea, tell me about the magic! I know of its potent powers xD
My dog's fur also gets everywhere, especially as she is sooo fond of curling up atop folded laundry. Then when I use my fresh handkerchief, suddenly I feel fur in my mouth, my nose, my eyes... #_____#
so yea.. and that too-the superfine sticky fur that sticks to even silk!
well.. here's wishing Darwin, a long and healthy happy life.

and also, I know what you mean by 'everything belongs to them'...tch, cats! xD <3

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Anoya In reply to tanya3286 [2011-10-23 11:55:46 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yes! I can so relate to that!

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Ameer-Saadallah [2011-09-20 20:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow ,, so cute

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Anoya In reply to Ameer-Saadallah [2011-09-24 19:15:56 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it!

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annnathalielcs [2011-09-08 17:24:36 +0000 UTC]

Hij is echt heel schattig! (als het kon zou ik hem aaien)
en een hele mooie foto is het.
Als ik probeer zulke katten te fotographeren dan ziet de vacht er altijd heel raar uit, hoe zorg je ervoor dat dat niet gebeurt?

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Anoya In reply to annnathalielcs [2011-09-24 20:09:28 +0000 UTC]

Aww, dank je!

Hm, goede vraag. Het hangt voornamelijk af van de vacht. Deze specifieke kat heeft een enorm matte vacht en glimt helemaal niet dus is erg makkelijk te fotograferen. Het wordt lastiger als een kat bijvoorbeeld zwart/wit is, dan heeft de camera vaak wat moeite met het contrast en kan het er wat raar uit zien. Misschien bedoel je iets heel anders met dat de vacht er 'heel raar uit ziet', dus wat bedoel je specifiek?

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annnathalielcs In reply to Anoya [2011-09-25 09:22:25 +0000 UTC]

Graag gedaan.
Ik bedoel dat de vacht er dan uitziet alsof het bij de achtergrond hoort.
En dat dan gewoon met kleur.
Is er een manier om dat te verhelpen?

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Anoya In reply to annnathalielcs [2011-10-22 13:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Sorry voor de late reactie! Qua kleur is er op zich niet zoveel aan te doen, behalve proberen te zorgen dat je kat/hond/ander dier niet voor die achtergrond zit maar voor een andere kleur haha.

Anders kun je nog een beetje spelen met scherptediepte , afhankelijk van de mogelijkheden van je camera en wat je zelf in kunt stellen. Wat voor camera heb je?

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annnathalielcs In reply to Anoya [2011-10-25 19:13:20 +0000 UTC]

Op het moment geen, helaas.
Maar ik laat het je wel weten als ik een nieuwe heb.
Nog bedankt voor de hulp.

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Mustang601 [2011-08-31 19:12:56 +0000 UTC]

aww what an adorable kitty! great photo

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Anoya In reply to Mustang601 [2011-10-23 10:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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AdrianaFilip [2011-07-20 21:25:56 +0000 UTC]

Featured here: [link] !!

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Anoya In reply to AdrianaFilip [2011-07-21 05:10:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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AdrianaFilip In reply to Anoya [2011-07-21 16:26:06 +0000 UTC]

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RezzanATAKOL [2011-06-26 21:17:32 +0000 UTC]

Sweet

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Anoya In reply to RezzanATAKOL [2011-06-27 15:29:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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sllim [2011-06-25 23:52:25 +0000 UTC]

<3 Welcome back!!

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Anoya In reply to sllim [2011-06-26 07:46:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, sweets!

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OrazioFlacco [2011-06-24 11:00:40 +0000 UTC]

this picture send me to sleep!
nice "portrait", indeed!

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Anoya In reply to OrazioFlacco [2011-06-24 20:16:06 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yay!

Thanks!

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frostfire101 [2011-06-23 21:31:07 +0000 UTC]

i think that this came out perfect hun, and it's definately awsome to see something new from you. Shows you still have the magic touch for photography

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Anoya In reply to frostfire101 [2011-06-25 18:52:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much, sweets!

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Oktanas [2011-06-23 15:02:34 +0000 UTC]

now I want to sleep

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Anoya In reply to Oktanas [2011-06-23 18:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I can imagine

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Emerald-Depths [2011-06-22 19:52:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it is awesome that he's still active at that age. This is a beautiful shot, though. The sunlight looks so wonderful on his fur.

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Anoya In reply to Emerald-Depths [2011-06-23 18:35:45 +0000 UTC]

He's very active! Same goes for my other 15 year old cat

Glad you like it!

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de-la-montagne [2011-06-21 13:20:07 +0000 UTC]

instant squeeee!!!

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Anoya In reply to de-la-montagne [2011-06-21 16:44:35 +0000 UTC]

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PetalDreams [2011-06-21 10:52:36 +0000 UTC]

Soooo very cute!

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Anoya In reply to PetalDreams [2011-06-21 16:44:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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PetalDreams In reply to Anoya [2011-06-21 18:42:12 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure dear

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Anoya In reply to PetalDreams [2011-06-21 19:08:22 +0000 UTC]

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alexandrasalas [2011-06-21 04:36:38 +0000 UTC]

He's adorable! I love how peaceful he looks, resting on the sun.

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Anoya In reply to alexandrasalas [2011-06-21 16:45:13 +0000 UTC]

His talent for resting and looking peaceful is having effect on me as well, I think

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alexandrasalas In reply to Anoya [2011-06-22 07:50:58 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Not that like is a bad thing.

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Anoya In reply to alexandrasalas [2011-06-22 16:54:41 +0000 UTC]

It sure isn't! I love watching him chill and sleep!

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MissLoony [2011-06-21 01:12:02 +0000 UTC]

Looks like my boyfriend's cat :3 adorable,just makes me want to cuddle him!^^
Great photo of a great calm moment!

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Anoya In reply to MissLoony [2011-06-21 16:45:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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FritsPlays [2011-06-20 21:11:54 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

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Anoya In reply to FritsPlays [2011-06-21 16:45:32 +0000 UTC]

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GraphiteColours [2011-06-20 21:04:47 +0000 UTC]

He's so cute!
Hope you get back in the mood for taking more photos again...

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Anoya In reply to GraphiteColours [2011-06-21 16:45:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

I hope so too!

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bibarry [2011-06-20 20:04:12 +0000 UTC]

yay you photographed lol
he looks very adorable!

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Anoya In reply to bibarry [2011-06-20 20:16:05 +0000 UTC]

Yay me!

Thanks! He sure is adorable!

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