Best friends . . .

Artist: Rosalie Dale IPA
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Best friends . . .

Constructive suggestions on honing my B&W conversion skills welcome!

Sam is a legend in the Antique business, and in the Windsor area on the outskirts of Sydney. He owns the most fabulous old shed full of dusty ‘treasures’ and is always delighted to have people pop in for a chat. A recent addition to his life was this gorgeous puss … the photo was taken at Sam’s request.

FEATURED on HOME PAGE 29 August 2009

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Michael Matthews

Beautiful Rosalie. Perfect in black & white. I love the look on the cat’s face.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks so much Michael. Cats really do know how to get the most from their ‘masters’ don’t they!
Di Jenkins

oh SO sweet! Lovely bond between them you’ve captured!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Sam is very taken with his mate – I suspect they spend a lot of each day sitting in the sun together outside his shed! Thanks Di so much for the kind words.
Chris Willis

This is gorgeous, Rosalie. Just look at the hairs on Sam’s arm….wonderful detail. I also love the weathered textures on the wood and tin contrasting with the obvious softness of the puss.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks so much Chris
Phil Thomson IPA

beautiful capture of love, respect and adoration, Rosalie !!! I agree with Chris, your detail and tonal range is superb, the lighting is great and has lots of variance creating interest and depth !!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

They are a wonderful ‘couple’ and I know I’m not the only one who ends up taking pics of them when customers call by Sam’s shed! Thanks for the considered comment – much appreciated Phil.
Robyn Lakeman

This is a gorgeous capture Rosalie. The cat just loves Sam. Looks fabulous in B&W, it’s very crisp and clear
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Glad you like it Robyn – thank you
Bev Woodman

This is beautiful. I love the cat’s obvious affectoin for her owner – adorable!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

If you go down Windsor Road you must call in here Bev – Sam is an icon in the area and he’s always on for a good yarn and some photos!
Philip Golan

I think that this is perfect in B&W. I’m also thinking of trying to convert more to B&W. It just gives the shot what it might lack in colour.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

I find B&W a bit of a challenge as I’m not sure that I know exactly what I’m looking for from the conversion! It is a good learning curve! Thanks for the visit and kind words mate.
GailD

Looks fine to me Rosalie. B&W to me shows the essence of a photo. No distractions. Good conversion. Have you asked Dennis?
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

I’m holding my breath Gail – should have asked him first huh!!!
Ted Byrne

Awwwwwww!

A perfect capture Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks heaps Ted!
Kazzoom IPA

beautiful capture Rosalie
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks Kaz
Marvin Collins

It looks great to me Rosalie, good tonal ranges and contrasts, excellent detail. Beautiful capture too, you can see the bond between the two. I’m sure Sam loves this one.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

I did promise Sam a copy of the shot (although they are so well photographed, these two, I suspect he may have a gallery full by now!) so I MUST go for a drive and drop one in! Thanks for the positive words my friend.
JudyBJ

Rosalie,this is so lovely !
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Much appreciated Judy – thank you
loramae

Rosalie this is such a wonderful capture! Just melts my heart :O)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Sam is such an icon in the area – I am not sure how much he sells but he sure loves a chat! Thank you for the lovely words
pryere

What a lovely shot. All good.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks for the fav my friend!
Kofoed

Looks like an excellent B/W in my eyes, Rosalie. Perfect toning.
Besides, it’s a wonderful capture of the two mates. Well done.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

I appreciate your expert comment Keld! Thank you so much
Noelene Davies

Fabulous capture Rosalie and you would think it was taken back in the forties or fifties and not in this era.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Maybe I should try a sepia also Noelene – I had not thought of that! Thanks for the encouragement.
kenspics

Outstanding work in your B&W conversion Rosalie.. and the photo is a delightful portrait of two (obviously) very dear friends!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

THanks so much for the favouriting Ken. Sam was so in love with this cat!!!
debsphotos

Thats one happy cat…and lovely looking gentleman Rosalie…wonderful image!!! *-)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks Deb!
Bev Woodman

We’ll be out that way this weekend Roslyn – where abouts is he? I have been racking my brain to picture where he is.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Gosh Bev – on the way to Windsor, left hand side, junk shed behind other roadside shops … he usually has a trailer out the front with an old chair and a few other bits on it. He’s a classic! Nice bloke – loves to chat …
Daniel Rayfield

This is so beautiful!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Hey how’s the kitten Dan?!!!
KcranmerArt

No constructive suggestions needed, you couldn’t have taken a better mono shot rosalie!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thank you Kellie … xxx
Bev Woodman

I know the spot now Rosalie – thanks for that. I’m not sure what time we will have but if I don’t get him this time, I’ll get him next time.
mariarty

Looks great to me. excellent contrasts and deatails, wonderful image.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks so much Marie
Jason Connolly

Great shot bud..
Rosina Lamberti

Amazing shot!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Glad you like it Rosina – thank you
janetlee

So sweet!
Waleska Luker

What a beautiful moment captured
julie mcinnes

lovely shot
CapturedByKylie

Congratulations on being featured on the Red Bubble Home page. August 29th 2009.
Joanne Bradley

Such a great shot! You can really see and feel the connection between man and his pet! Congrats on the homepage feature!
Leena Hedman

Moving and sweet image, wonderful in b/w. Wonderful piece!
judyM61

Oh wow, this photo touches my heart so expressive! So much love you can see and congrats on the home page feature!
Sanne Thijs

Congrats on the homepagefeature
DanaMS

Beautiful image! Congrats on the HP feature!
Jo Ann Craig

Congratulations on front page. As a cat and animal lover, great capture of a touching moment.
Tama Blough

Wonderful – congrats on the home page – very sweet shot.
principiante

i love how it is genuine
Waleska Luker

Congrats on making the homepage!
ViktoryiaN

This is beautiful!
Camilla Wall

congrats on the homepage feature! You should also send this to our group “Affection”. We would be honored to have it!
rodeorose

Great Frontpage Feature! Super shot.
Gilberte

Congrats on the home page feature Rosalie…it’s such a tender sgot !
Lois Bryan

Rosalie!!! Congratulations, congratulations on your Home Page Feature!!!! SUCH exciting news!!! This is a wonderful image so filled with love!!!!! I read your note on b&w skills … I know nothing about them … but to me, this is perfection!!!!! Congratulations again!!!! WHEEEEEE!!!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

You are kind Lois – thank you so much for the encouragement and the fav xxx
Phil Thomson IPA

‘Front Page News’, Congratulations, Rosalie !!!!! An honour, thoroughly deserved !!
Joyce Dickens,...

Congratulations, on the well deserved honor of Home Page Feature Rosalie!!! This image is so wonderfuly clear and crisp and the detail is perfect – I love the tenderness and love here – Bravo!!!! JD
Jason Connolly

Well done on the home page victory Rosalie, well done…Great shot BTW
Marvin Collins

Big CONGRATULATIONS on the homepage feature Rosalie, well deserved!!
RockyWalley

Way to go Rosalie!!! Congrats on Homepage…
Carisma

My friend I had missed this one! One a tender shot! I was well deserving RB feature! Good luck for many more HP features!
ccwri

Heart warming omage! Congrats on its well deserved HP feature!
Josie Jackson

Beautiful image Rosalie, Your b&w conversion is spot on, lovely tones and lighting, the picture tells a story of a bond between man and beast. Great Capture and a HUGE congratulations to the Home Page, definitely deserved
Rosalie Dale IPA replied

Thanks Josie – nearly missed it! They don’t stay up for long.
barkeypf

Home Page, what an honor Rosalie. Such a warm moment all animal lovers can relate to.
Leah wilson

your pic is beutiful i voted for you because most of the pics are so modely and staged . you might have ment for this pic to be taken in the way that it was but it was done tastefuly and naturaly which is what I love I hate things that are ovedrly staged , altered and modely Good Job!!
madamecrow

This image just warms my heart with how happy the man looks and how pleased the cat is! You captured such a wonderful moment in time and I just adore how it’s in B&W, it just gives this picture a much more powerful meaning to me!