I been off the grid for a bit but I couldn't miss this Challenge!
This little fellow decided to nap on the beach one morning in Kauai
I had to crop this quite a bit and I enhanced the contrast and shadows a bit.
Now this little lady resides in Richmond IL in a shop that is nestled among the antique shops.
This store is dedicated to all things kitty from comfort to nutrition.
I was buying my Abby a basket and the resident kitty had to make sure it was cat worthy.
The other two are very engaged in what their mom was doing in the other room.
I cropped and adjusted the highlights to bring in a bit more outside light.
Then I sharpened to get that little pretty's whiskers to shine.
And finally my precious Abby.
This was taken with a macro lens and cropped just a bit.
I used the manual focus because auto focus with a macro this close just doesn't do it.
I wanted to get that little black nose.
I got lucky with the exposure so left it alone.
Linking to Donna's
so very cute. all the way through...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in this challenge, Jeanne! These are all lovely. That sea lion sure is a lazy beach bum, huh? The kitty in the basket is a fun shot. And the last photo is my favorite! What a perfect, up-close portrait of contentment. Yes, it is much better to go with manual focus for close-up and macro shots to make sure that you get exactly what you need in focus. And that nose is nice and sharp! Terrific job on it!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun going around and seeing all of the variety that the participants have presented. {{{hugs}}} to you, sweet friend!
Wonderful close up!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet faces! I never know when to quit with the cropping. Okay, I'll switch back to manual macro and see if it helps.
ReplyDeleteNow, that first one...not something you see everyday...or at least, I don't! Great photo! The kitties are just precious too...all of them are beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI love the first one of the beach and the sea lion. Very cool. Also I'm ready for a trip to Kauai.
ReplyDeleteYes Jeanne, I've missed you and am so happy to see you here today. Your pics are great - having seen many sea lions, seals etc. around the globe I know only too well how they love to hang out, grunting and rather smelly of course! But at least they remain still long enough for us to get good pics.
ReplyDeleteThe cats in the shop are great - I always love unexpected back views….of animals people, anything!
Your lovely soft grey (you know I'm a grey freak!) Abby cat I would steal and bring home in a heartbeat, haha!
Glad you came back for the challenge.
Hugs - Mary
Three very adorable photos Jeanne, and your Abby is a real cutie.
ReplyDeleteCute photos and I really like the cat basket which could be used for anything.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you joined the challenge. You definitely have a knack at getting close ups my friend! That last photo looks like I could reach out and pet Abby! Beautiful! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThe sea lion doesn't look too little to me Jeanne!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Abby is so sweet and your picked the purrfect basket for her to snuggle in to - colour co-ordinated very well too!
Lovely to catch up with you here dear Jeanne.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hugs
Shane x
Lovely photos, I want to reach in my screen and pat that little nose in the macro shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots! I love the seal picture..how neat to get one sunning itself! And the cats are adorable and your's...how beautiful his face is! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just a feel good post, with lots of lovely animals and stunning captures, like that lovely beach scene!
ReplyDeleteI love all your photos here. :)
ReplyDeleteCalling by from the APCC challenge, what a lovely selection of photos, all so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots, I love the cat backs! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteSeu Abby é lindo e você mostrou isto muito bem! Parabéns! É um leão marinho (?), que interessante!
ReplyDeleteUm abraço!
Your Abby is beautiful and you showed it very well! Congratulations! Is a sea lion (?), How interesting!
Hugs!
Egléa
Great shots, all three. That beach shot is wonderful, I can just feel the sun he is basking in... And I love the last shot- I want to reach right out and scratch him behind the ears or under his little kitty chin!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Jeanne. Love the sea lion basking on the rock.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful set of photos and a GREAT macro of your precious Abby. Perfect focus on the nose. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww! These are Wonderful!! Love the kitty in the basket!Hahaa
ReplyDeletehughugs
Wonderful creatures all, especially your Abby. She sure looks happy! :)
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