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Cuddle Bug
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Cuddle Bug

by Bill Fach

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 8, 2013154 views7 comments
Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 800, 1/8 @ f8

Not quite two years ago my wife went to Petsmart to pick up some cat food and came home with this guy. We already had two older cats who were not particularly affectionate. Its almost as if Teddy figured out how to find a niche in the family. He loves to lay in Chrissy's lap and will sometimes even indulge me with a purring session. Shot him from across the living room with my macro rig that lives on the tripod because I was afraid he would bolt while I tried to change lenses. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Karen Kane on December 8, 2013 at 1:22 AM
What amazing eyes Teddy has Bill. And he sat still enough for that shutter speed to work - nice and sharp! You also have some nice white on white going on through most of the frame, and that really picks up his eyes even more :toast:
Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 8, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Yep, great eyes!!
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Ward on December 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Bill, that's a beautiful cat... I find that cats are more loving and attentive when I use Anchovy Paste as a topical ointment to treat my dry skin. :wink:
Registered on February 26, 2009, 304 Posts, 1365 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on December 8, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Those uniquely colored eyes in a white cat sure do grab one's attention! I can see why your wife noticed this guy and couldn't resist bringing him home. :wink: Our first cat after being married was an all white cat, so this picture brings back some pleasant memories of that cat. :smile:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Hi Bill :wavey: A perfect capture of this beautiful cat, especially the multicolored eyes :eek: :jump: :eek: my all black male cat died of old age, less than a year age. guess what his name was? cuddles :eek: :eek: :smile:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 10, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Very nice in the LP Bill, those eyes are amazing!
I can imagine what he would look like on a solid white BG, maybe you should give it go?
Great entry, well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on December 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Honestly not a cat person (allergic), but like this pose a lot and was especially struck by the eyes and all the detail. Nice work!
Registered on February 19, 2013, 91 Posts, 500 Comments