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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RavenSoul
OMG! This is awesome LOL
rodeorose replied
Hey Ravensoul, thanks so much for your comment. Glad you like it.
Angel Gold
Brilliant
rodeorose replied
Thanks Angel.
Peter Lawrie
Absolutely hilarious. What luck :o)
rodeorose replied
Born lucky. So glad to share my luck around. Cheers!
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,...
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
That white cat has some interesting markings on him.
What a cool shot!!
rodeorose replied
So glad you liked it Kimberly.
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
so fantastic!! what a great shot ( :
rodeorose replied
Thanks again. This shot was just there waiting to be taken.Magic moment.
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
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
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
Its really nice, cute.
rodeorose replied
Thanks again friend.
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
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
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
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
This is just great! I love it!
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much!!
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
Amazing capture!! well done :)
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much!!
squirrell
What a fabulous shot.
rodeorose replied
Thanks I’m so glad you like it!!
Anne Young
WOW I love this shot.
rodeorose replied
I’m so glad you do Anne, thanks for coming by.
KMorral
Fantastic capture.
rodeorose replied
Thanks heaps for dropping by KM.
Tiffany Dryburgh
What a fabulous sight! Glad you managed to capture – and so nicely too :)
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
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
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
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
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 Battis...
what a wonderful capture!
rodeorose replied
Thanks Colleen – glad you like it.
Shelly Harris
Great image…
rodeorose replied
Thrilled you think so. Cheers!
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
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
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
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
excellent…....
rodeorose replied
Cheers Scott!
FallingHorse
Well done on your features Rodeorose
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much!!
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...
Who’s afraid of who ? Well done on you feature :D
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much for commenting here Deanna :))
KasRybka
wicked ! so funny and those cats look so cute !
rodeorose replied
I’m glad you enjoyed this:))
Olivia Moore
Awe poor kitties! Attack of the birds!!
rodeorose replied
I know!!! (Great comment Olivia :))
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
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
Fantastic capture!!
rodeorose replied
Thrilled you enjoyed it Fran :))
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 Solomenn...
This one is very cute!
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Sofia :)
Kartoon
wooooooo this is brilliant!!!!! fabulous image!
rodeorose replied
Muito obrigada cara-Kartoon xxxxxxxx ….I hope that makes sense ;)
Kartoon
oooohhhh how lovely!!! yes, perfect! perfeito querida Rose! de nada (you’re welcome)! Beijos (kisses)!!!
rodeorose replied
XXOOXX
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
just gotta love this awesome capture!
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 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
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
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
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
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
Priceless timing. Excellent photo. Wow.
rodeorose replied
Thanks again dear Scott- much appreciated!!
sonjas
Love this shot
rodeorose replied
So glad you came by Sonja :))
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
great capture. “wont someone make them go away!”
rodeorose replied
Thanks Zefira- the cat does look a little annoyed…LOL
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 25 days ago
This is great !!!!!!
Jeff Burns 25 days ago
Awesome!!!!!!!
Alexandar T. 21 days ago
o boy – top shot – you nailed it for good here!!!!
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 19 days ago
wonderful what a shot:)))
Colleen Milburn 18 days ago
Lol! I don’t know how I missed this – but wow!! Bloody priceless, Rosie :))
Tibby Steedly 17 days ago
This is absolutely WONDERFUL!! Congratulations on all your very well-deserved features!
Silvia Ganora 16 days ago
What a great find! Lovely capture!
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 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 13 days ago
Tatum Wulff 12 days ago
Love this capture!! This was one of the first images I saw when I joined RB… really lovely!! :))
Bluesrose 12 days ago
absolutely fantastic series!
vampvamp 12 days ago
it’s almost like a silent dare on both sides… LOL ;]
eelsblueEllen 10 days ago
HAHAHA that face! the white kitty is saying “Yeah you ain’t so great,...dumb birds…”
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 10 days ago
Amazing!!!
Christine77 9 days ago
What a great capture. Love the composition and the “expression” on the cat’s face.
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 6 days ago
Excellent photo :)
Sean Jansen 5 days ago
This is awesome…...great capture and congrats on your features !!
Silvijo Selman 5 days ago
brilliant shot,,, well done :)
InkandBrush 2 days ago
That is Classically beautiful!