Cat Among Pigeons.

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Cat Among Pigeons.

I stumbled into this incredible scene late one afternoon last Autumn in the Old Town Dubrovnik.
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Here are the three shots taken in sequence, leading with my first glimpse:


Nikon D70
Sigma 18-200mm lens
f/5.6
1/60sec exp
focal length 78mm
Minor editting in Picasa for contrast

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 Cat Among Pigeons. by rodeorose
 Cat Among Pigeons. by rodeorose
  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    OMG! This is awesome LOL

  • rodeorose replied

    Hey Ravensoul, thanks so much for your comment. Glad you like it.

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Brilliant

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Angel.

  • Peter Lawrie

    Peter Lawrie

    Absolutely hilarious. What luck :o)

  • rodeorose replied

    Born lucky. So glad to share my luck around. Cheers!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow this is amazing, you lucky thing!!! just a wonderful capture

  • rodeorose replied

    Excellent stroke of luck absolutely. Glad you liked it.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    wow, such perfect timing, right place right time….....excellent capture, JD
    btw….welcome to redbubble!!!!!!!!!!! :-)))

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Joyce!!! Lucked up on this one for sure!

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    That white cat has some interesting markings on him.

    What a cool shot!!

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad you liked it Kimberly.

  • Sticky Flower

    Sticky Flower

    Haha.I feel like that cat sometimes.I love this :-)

  • rodeorose replied

    Heh heh…you know this cat has a pretty good life, since she doesn’t have to bother about pigeons…thanks for your great comment!

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    so fantastic!! what a great shot ( :

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks again. This shot was just there waiting to be taken.Magic moment.

  • mytwogirls

    mytwogirls

    This is a wonderful photograph! I can see this hanging on a wall in a cafe.

  • rodeorose replied

    What a great comment. Thanks so much!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Oh how I love this…can’t decide if the cat is totally peeved or scared to death! Fantastic timing getting this one!!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Karen for your great remarks. One of the neighbors across the way in this narrow street told me they were all bossom-buddies, and grew up together. You can see the little kitten on the step already quite relaxed. What a hoot.

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    Terrific! I love the little one sitting off on the step. Glad you shared this

  • rodeorose replied

    Yes Maureen. The little kitten is my favorite part of this complex scene too. Little cutie. Thanks heaps for stopping by here :)

  • niki78

    niki78

    Its really nice, cute.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks again friend.

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Congrates on making top 10 in Odd one out or smth like that challenge! This should have been the winner actually.. At least this was my favorite shot in that challenge! Cool!

  • rodeorose replied

    Oh Viktoryia thank-you so much!! What great news anyway and what a lovely thing to say. I’m so happy when my work pleases someone else too.

  • Jack Grace

    Jack Grace

    She looks a little outnumbered, I think she is feigning disinterest.

  • rodeorose replied

    heh heh…all sorts of theories flying around! My brother-in-law said she had already eaten five birds and hence the sense of being disinterested..

  • j442000

    j442000

    What a fabulous capture! I had to smile as I have an image called Duck amongst the Pigeons! Both my duck and your cat look equally bemused! Warm wishes, Julie.

  • rodeorose replied

    That’s so funny! I love your shot!!!

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    congratulations on your feature

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks heaps Gabbie ;))))

  • Jen Ryan
  • rodeorose replied

    This is SUCH A THRILL!! Thanks so much for this wonderful honor in such an awesome group!! xx

  • EBmonster

    EBmonster

    This is just great! I love it!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you so much!!

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi

    This is nice… she looks way tooo confused… which one to go for…. Just Beautiful

  • rodeorose replied

    ha ha ha such a great comment Vivek!

  • Vivek Bakshi
  • Monjii

    Monjii

    Amazing capture!! well done :)

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much!!

  • squirrell

    squirrell

    What a fabulous shot.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks I’m so glad you like it!!

  • Anne Young

    Anne Young

    WOW I love this shot.

  • rodeorose replied

    I’m so glad you do Anne, thanks for coming by.

  • KMorral

    KMorral

    Fantastic capture.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks heaps for dropping by KM.

  • Tiffany Dryburgh

    Tiffany Dryburgh

    What a fabulous sight! Glad you managed to capture – and so nicely too :)

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic

    Beautiful shot!

  • FlowersEtc
  • rodeorose replied

    This is great news!! Thanks for this special honor!! I am thrilled you liked this shot which so serendipitously unfolded in front of me…a case of lucky shoes..xx

  • frostwhiteraven

    frostwhiteraven

    Just a perfect moment. I am glad you were there to catch it. What a lovely menagerie. And instant fav.

  • rodeorose replied

    It was total luck absolutely..as I tried to sneak up closer(not easy when one is almost 6 feet tall…) I was so anxious the whole scene would just disperse in a split second! Thanks for your comments :))

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    OMG OMG OMG!!!! How CUTE IS THIS!!!!! HAHAHAHHA!!!! Oh, I’m laughing myself silly here … what a DARLING find and capture!!!! TOOOO cute!!!!! Well done you!!!!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    You’ve got me rockin’ too now with laughter Lois! Awesome reaction! xx

  • WiredMarys

    WiredMarys

    That is one cranky looking cat. Great capture

  • rodeorose replied

    It was a weird cat, no question about that. Did you notice ( maybe best in large format) the tip of his tail and the fur over his heart are black. Did you notice too the little kittie on the doorstep? I’m thrilled you have enjoyed it WM.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your feature in “You Big SOFTY”.

  • rodeorose replied

    Mahalo Sharon xxx It’s such a thrill. It’s like reliving the moment I first swanned past this scene down the alley, and Ding!!! boy did I back-track…all the time nervous I would scare them all off forever.
    Love this beautiful greeting of yours- thanks and thanks again!

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    what a wonderful capture!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Colleen – glad you like it.

  • Shelly Harris

    Shelly Harris

    Great image…

  • rodeorose replied

    Thrilled you think so. Cheers!

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Wonderful scene – well captured! The cat’s expression really starts me wondering too.

  • rodeorose replied

    That expression is something…thanks for coming by!!

  • gingy

    gingy

    is this photoshopped? very cool!

  • rodeorose replied

    NO way!!! This really happened….my brother-in-law said the cat already ate five of the pigeons and was about to burp as I took the shot :))

  • MarcDilwynJones

    MarcDilwynJones

    Love this! Brilliant expression captured on the cat, and love the way the other cat is just sitting there simply not bothered!

  • rodeorose replied

    They are better than humans alot of the time…thanks for your comments :))

  • Rita Blom

    Rita Blom

    Just purrfect! What a lucky shot, I think she/he is wishing it hadn’t already eaten. Just love it’s face, I think the kitten thinks ‘Oh gee to many for me’ Congratulations! The previous comments are great. Favourite for me.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Rita..many of my shots are more shot with my lucky shoes than with my camera skills!!

  • webbie
  • rodeorose replied

    Wow-weeeee!!! I’m so busy at work today, but you just made my load that much lighter with this treat!!! Thanks so much!!!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent…....

  • rodeorose replied

    Cheers Scott!

  • FallingHorse

    FallingHorse

    Well done on your features Rodeorose

  • rodeorose replied

    Thank-you so much!!

  • psnoonan

    psnoonan

    i LOVE this shot

  • rodeorose replied

    I am so glad you do!!! Anyone could have taken it who was right there though…not a particular talent involved apart from luck!

  • Isa Rodriguez
  • Deanna Roberts Think in Pictures

    Deanna Roberts...

    Who’s afraid of who ? Well done on you feature :D

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much for commenting here Deanna :))

  • KasRybka

    KasRybka

    wicked ! so funny and those cats look so cute !

  • rodeorose replied

    I’m glad you enjoyed this:))

  • Olivia Moore

    Olivia Moore

    Awe poor kitties! Attack of the birds!!

  • rodeorose replied

    I know!!! (Great comment Olivia :))

  • Alex Gardiner

    Alex Gardiner

    The cats have got my tongue! is all I can say.
    Thanks for sharing this unique moment in time.
    Alex.

  • rodeorose replied

    Alex, what a lark! Your comments are terrific :))

  • rzs7yk

    rzs7yk

    heh- kitty looks like she’s tried before and realized it’s not worth it. cheers.
    marky.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Marky. I love the way the shot gets people thinking. It was an awesome moment :))

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    Fantastic capture!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thrilled you enjoyed it Fran :))

  • Rita Blom

    Rita Blom

    Being alert and ready with the camera is also to your credint rodeorose.

  • rodeorose replied

    This is such a great comment Rita!!! Apologies for the tardy reply which is very much appreciated :))

  • Sofia Solomennikova

    Sofia Solomenn...

    This one is very cute!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Sofia :)

  • Kartoon

    Kartoon

    wooooooo this is brilliant!!!!! fabulous image!

  • rodeorose replied

    Muito obrigada cara-Kartoon xxxxxxxx ….I hope that makes sense ;)

  • Kartoon

    Kartoon

    oooohhhh how lovely!!! yes, perfect! perfeito querida Rose! de nada (you’re welcome)! Beijos (kisses)!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    XXOOXX

  • AJM Photography

    AJM Photography

    Fabulous shot. I like the apparent indifference of the cats to the pigeons. The tones are also wonderful.

  • rodeorose replied

    Absolute indifference is the perfect description! I was incredulous…Thanks for the great comments.

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    just gotta love this awesome capture!

  • Patty Gross

    Patty Gross

    Now this is what we could use more of! Very comical, as the cats must be thoroughly confused by all the birds. A “Hitchcock moment” for sure. Brilliant!

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    Congratulations on your feature…
    Funny Kritters

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much for this wonderful treat Colleen! I am thrilled with this news :)))

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Fantastic image, I’d love to read the mind of this cat and he is viewing these birds! What a find! Congrats on your feature, so well deserved! Dee

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad you enjoyed this Diane, thanks so much for your great comment :))

  • Can Berkol

    Can Berkol

    This is an adorable piece. Absolutely great capture!

    Seeing the obvious which are obviously not seen by many street rushers… Finding the greatness in the most insignificant… Stunning shot…

  • rodeorose replied

    Can, you do such great comments- I really love to get into them. So glad you enjoyed this little magic moment…Cheers my thoughtful friend!

  • Kieran O'Connor

    Kieran O'Connor

    LOL dont know how I missed this, but it’s freaking awesome. The look on the cats face haha

  • rodeorose replied

    I still laugh when I look at this too Kieren- great comment here, many thanks :))

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Just had to laugh, great shot!

  • rodeorose replied

    It was indeed a very funny scene- taken a year ago now. I was trying not to laugh and create a racket to scare them away! Thanks for your wonderful comment.

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    Priceless timing. Excellent photo. Wow.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks again dear Scott- much appreciated!!

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Love this shot

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad you came by Sonja :))

  • SummerJade

    SummerJade

    What a fantastic image!! I wonder if the birds are expecting to be fed. I can see they don’t expect to be eaten!! lol Love the little brown cat showing real caution just in case these are Alfred Hitchcock’s “Birds”! Great work! ♥☺

  • rodeorose replied

    That’s such a great comment Summer- thanks so much for coming by!

  • Zefira

    Zefira

    great capture. “wont someone make them go away!”

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Zefira- the cat does look a little annoyed…LOL

  • Edge-of-dreams

    Edge-of-dreams

    This is awesome. I wonder if the cats had just eaten!

  • rodeorose replied

    Sure doesn’t look hungry does he !! Thanks for coming by ;))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Aloha Rosie, this is your second feature in Dimensions :))
    The first one disappeared from the group archives somehow.
    I wish you a sparkling day
    Aloha ‘oe,

    Sharon
    29 October 2009

  • rodeorose replied

    Mahalo dear friend- this is wonderful sparkle to my WEEK!!! It is a special treat and honor to be featured in your awesome and beautiful group Sharon!

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi

    Many Many Congratulations on Your Feature…. Impressive…. keep this spirit going.

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much my friend. You know, I took this shot last year at this time, and I thought then what a shame not to share it more broadly..little did I know I would hit a Bubble!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so very much for coming by David!! It was one of those moments of pure luck !!

  • tori yule

    tori yule 27 days ago

    great capture Rosie, they seem like great friends

  • rodeorose replied 25 days ago

    I thought I was hallucinating and ready for the lock-up when I saw this- but it was real Tori- and so many friends I shared it with asked me “Well if they can live together like this, what the hec is wrong with us humans??!!” Thanks so much for dropping by here Tori.

  • James Sallie

    James Sallie 25 days ago

    Meeeow! What a ripper!! Two pics of rat’s of the air into my faves and they are both from you! Awesome everything about this photograph!

  • rodeorose replied 25 days ago

    Missed you too James…been a week at our end that I’d rather forget. But it’s great to escape into the playground of RB, instead of drowning my sorrows…keep smiling pussycat! I’m honored by your comments and faves ;)

  • James Sallie

    James Sallie 25 days ago

    Hope that anything from me provides a smile!
    Special images like yours make my day.

  • rodeorose replied 25 days ago

    Such a wonderful thing to say. Much appreciated James. Nothing I love more than to laugh…as long as I am, my spirit’s not beaten. You have brought both Mick and I many many a laugh my dear man- we agree your work is brilliant, and you continue to apply your deadly humour with no mercy- we love it!!. Hope you enjoy a great weekend :) :)

  • James Sallie

    James Sallie 25 days ago

    Cheers RR & Mick! Great outlook! I am off to a rodeo this weekend and I am burnin’ daylight so I better saddle up! Adios amigo! Have a great weekend too!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria 25 days ago

    Rosie this is so wonderful.. U always make me smile! GREAT catch!

  • rodeorose replied 25 days ago

    Glad to do that for ya Lore :)) xxx

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn 25 days ago

    Sign of the times, no one is afraid of anything any more! Great image..

  • rodeorose replied 25 days ago

    Tell me about it Larry!!! Great comment, much appreciated :)

  • LauraBroussard

    LauraBroussard 25 days ago

    This is great !!!!!!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns 25 days ago

    Awesome!!!!!!!

  • Alexandar T.

    Alexandar T. 21 days ago

    o boy – top shot – you nailed it for good here!!!!

  • Helen Akerstrom

    Helen Akerstrom 19 days ago

    Isn’t it lovely to walk down the street and find the shot of a lifetime!
    I bet now you would go back and give that Pussy Cat a big cuddle!!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan 19 days ago

    wonderful what a shot:)))

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn 18 days ago

    Lol! I don’t know how I missed this – but wow!! Bloody priceless, Rosie :))

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly 17 days ago

    This is absolutely WONDERFUL!! Congratulations on all your very well-deserved features!

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora 16 days ago

    What a great find! Lovely capture!

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow 14 days ago

    What a beauty!!!! The best shot ever… makes me smile!!! perfect Rosie!!!
    I want to be counted among all your admirers!!!!!
    Jazzy

  • rodeorose replied 14 days ago

  • Artsez

    Artsez 13 days ago

    Love love LOVE it! Everything including the movement in the mid flight pigeon and of course the careful consideration on the cats face.

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose 13 days ago

  • Tatum Wulff

    Tatum Wulff 12 days ago

    Love this capture!! This was one of the first images I saw when I joined RB… really lovely!! :))

  • Bluesrose

    Bluesrose 12 days ago

    absolutely fantastic series!

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp 12 days ago

    it’s almost like a silent dare on both sides… LOL ;]

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen 10 days ago

    HAHAHA that face! the white kitty is saying “Yeah you ain’t so great,...dumb birds…”

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi 10 days ago

    This is again came in front my Eye and makes me laugh aloud.
    Thank You for making my morning… :) This ones surely a winner.

  • Vitta

    Vitta 10 days ago

    Amazing!!!

  • Christine77

    Christine77 9 days ago

    What a great capture. Love the composition and the “expression” on the cat’s face.

  • Madeline Ellis

    Madeline Ellis 8 days ago

    You must be happy you took your camera with you that day. The bird taking off is the cherry on the cake.

  • Ellen

    Ellen 6 days ago

    Excellent photo :)

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen 5 days ago

    This is awesome…...great capture and congrats on your features !!

  • Silvijo Selman

    Silvijo Selman 5 days ago

    brilliant shot,,, well done :)

  • InkandBrush

    InkandBrush 2 days ago

    That is Classically beautiful!

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