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Published: 2006-09-16 19:26:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 541; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 0
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A close-up of one of kitties I met todayRelated content
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n_n
It's just a kitty I've met around caves. It's mom is quite wild I think.
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Awwww kitty again!!! this is so sweet! a perfect portrait ^^
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Firstly, this is a fine example of how, with consideration, can take an otherwise general subject and create an interesting photo. It is clear that this photo has had some forethought prior to it being taken. The critical elements in the piece are the line, colour and contrast, and each has been used well.
The line in this image I find has been very cunningly woven in. The Kittenβs whiskers provide all the line in the image and the way they reach across the whole photo. This has the effect of drawing the eye not only inwards towards the face of the kitten but outwards into the background, which I think is a good aspect of it. Generally a lot of people use a background to isolate a portion of the photo, however here, the background is apart of the photo which is consequence of the line β a good job indeed. However, on the topic of background, the fur highlights in the background detract from the overall image. The clouded appearance, due to the focal length, blemishes the image rather than adding depth. Personally I wouldβve tried to remove it so as to give the background more solidity and definition. Additionally the whiskers in the foreground particularly the one closest to the eye in the foreground irritates the eye. Unfortunately I donβt see much of a way around this really and youβve done well to minimise the interruption to only one whisker. Unless you want to pluck poor kittyβs whiskers thereβs not much asides from changing perspective you could to do change that. Though if youβre particularly clever in brushes and photo-shop you could give it a swing in there β though thatβs definitely not my forte, you could inquire with some others whoβd have better info for you on that.
Iβve also enjoyed the tone and colour of this image as well. The sharp contrast between tones is what hits you at first but then you notice the subtle warm undertones, which I find simply delightful. The warm pink tones serve two main purposes in this image. Firstly it brings life and warmth to the kitten. You really get a feel for the life within the kitten which is great and additionally it compliments the strong blue hues in the eyes. Further more the strong pink of the nose also contrasts the eyes and fur, whilst bringing life to the kitten. The definition in the fur and facial features is great though I would have brought the focus closer to the eye in the foreground rather than the eye further back in the mid ground.
On a detracting note though, your web-link printed on the image doesnβt fit in well. While quite transparent and somewhat un-obtrusive, I find that a subtle water mark to identify your work is best so as not to harm the overall effect. As such if you want to identify your work and provide a link, put it in a border underneath a title or something to the effect. Otherwise, if possible, use a stamp like icon to identify your work, itβs subtler and it wonβt detract from the photo. I donβt use stamps myself, but either-way thatβs really up to you to decide upon.
Overall the execution, perspective and colour compliment each other quite well and work to serve the purpose. While I doubt youβll draw many people in with a concept or idea behind the image β the simple use of aesthetics do enough to provoke interest in the photo. A very good job indeed.
Cheers guys.
*Gorshank
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Beautiful composition. I love how the whiskers fill up most of the shot, and make this definitely more than a 'ohlookanothercuteanimal!' photo.
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wooooo amazing shot..... how the.... what the..... damn.... coool
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took you quite sometime to reply eh smithy..... busy?
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ern 
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
I WANNA HUG IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very nice job!
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Thanks n_n
You can hug it any time you want.
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This is too precious!
The focus is so well captured, the colors are warm and the cat is so huggable and squeezable!
Goodness it makes me feel googly!
x Kia Lola x
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Oh...it's a full moon again. Lada's changed form again. She's a were-kitty did ya know?
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looks so young and innocent.. wondering about the world <3 he looks so curious!! >< bless you for taking
this picture! 0_0
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