A Halloween Cat

Steve  Buffington

A Halloween Cat

This is Kitty’s Halloween look. I mentioned to her that I did not think it was very scary, but she just looked at me and said, “That is not the point.” I don’t know what that means, but I could tell the conversation was over. And so, with Kitty’s insistance, I give you “A Halloween Cat.”

(Taken with a Nikon D300 using a Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 lens. Selective coloring done in Capture NX)

Featured in the group The World as We See It, or as We Missed It in Oct 09
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—3rd place finish in the “Look in My Eyes” challenge in the For the Love of Cats group

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A Halloween Cat by Steve  Buffington
  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Fantastic colour popping mate

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks Paul. Kitty portraits I get comments on!—Steve

  • bcollie

    bcollie

    Very well done. Kitty did a nice job posing!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    She always does, though grudgingly. She would rather I be petting her or playing with her. Can you see it in her eyes?—Steve

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    oh Steve this is brilliant

  • Steve Buffington replied

    That is the kind of comment I like to hear. I’ll show Kitty. She is my biggest critic.—Steve

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    How could you go wrong with such a purrfect model! As for the expression, it’s all in the attitude! She looks pretty formidable to me! Amazing shot!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    LOL. I’ll let her know. I still don’t know if that was what she was going for. Thanks Joanne.—Steve

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great shot

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks much for the great comment. Always welcome.—Steve

  • tanmari

    tanmari

    Tell Kitty she looks sweet and cuddly and adorable ant that’s the point of being a cat!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Well, she agrees with you Mari. And its true. Thank you for the great comment.—Steve

  • Edge-of-dreams

    Edge-of-dreams

    Gorgeous cat!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you. She is. She knows it. But that is fully ok by me. LOL.—Steve

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Tell her she looks very scary and evil here. Between you and me? She is adorable. I could just smush those cute little cheeks and scratch those ears. :o)

  • Steve Buffington replied

    LOL. Well, I don’t think the fact that you want to do that to her will come as a surprise. She kind of expects it!—Steve

  • Veronica Schultz

    Veronica Schultz

    Very cute!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Hello Veronica. And thanks from both Kitty and I.—Steve

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Beautiful capture, Steve!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Barb. Good to hear from you.—Steve

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a beautiful image Steve, and the selective colouring is wonderful.

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Sharon. Always like to have your comments.—Steve

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag
  • Steve Buffington replied

    Hey, that is great news AM. Thank you!—Steve

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    And a beautiful one at that!!!! Those eyes, awesome shot!!

  • PapasGirl

    PapasGirl

    she really needs to try harder..she’s to sweet to be scary

  • Lisa Williams

    Lisa Williams

    Beautiful!

  • silvercircles

    silvercircles

    Love that splash of amber in his eyes . . . Magical . . . and a little spooky . . .

  • Steve Buffington replied

    LOL. I will pass that along. She will like to hear it. And thank you.—Steve

  • Teresa Burnett

    Teresa Burnett

    Love the eye contact! Wonderful capture, Steve!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Teresa. She does know how to pose.—Steve

  • Susanne Correa
  • Steve Buffington replied

    That is great news Susanne. Thank you!—Steve

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Lovely details and lighting Steve, great shot!!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Its been while my friend. Good to hear from you. And thanks.—Steve

  • Misti Hymas
  • Steve Buffington replied

    Fantastic Misti. Thank you from both Kitty and I!!—Steve

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Love my Kitty! Congrats on all the features!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Kitty and I have been awaiting your input and we are happy to hear you approve!—Steve

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    Hello Steve, my friend.
    Quite IMPRESSIVE Photo and I simply LOVE it.
    I enjoy your conversation with your kitty,
    My Silk and me talk also, actually everyday… :)
    May I suggest a talk between your kitty and mine… ;
    )
    Here’s silk, I’m sure he would afraid of Halloween…

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Wow, what a shot Nira. And what a great looking Feline. So different than Kitty. It would be interesting to get them together. I could say “they will get along great,” but with cats…who knows. And thanks for the great comment. I will pass it on to the Queen.—Steve

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    A beautiful cat-photo Steve!!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Ellen. Don’t show your who know whos. They get very scared. At least Kitty thinks so.—Steve

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    I am so glad that Kitty wasn’t shoved into a Halloween costume, that is the worst. :) She is quite fetching with her Halloween eyes. Happy Halloween Kitty! :)

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Hello Ellen! She would not be caught dead in a costume. But this appealed to her. She thanks you for the compliment and the well wishes.—Steve

  • Nancy Stafford
  • Steve Buffington replied 29 days ago

    Thanks for the great news Nancy!—Steve

  • simpsonvisuals

    simpsonvisuals

    Beautiful.

  • Steve Buffington replied 29 days ago

    Hello and thanks so much.—Steve

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Love it, awesome shot of Kitty. Love her eyes and that intense stare. Beautiful lighting and details my friend. Great work and she is so pretty.

  • Steve Buffington replied 29 days ago

    LOL. Thanks Lisa. Appreciated. She really is a special looking cat, even if I am biased.—Steve

  • Laura Towersey

    Laura Towersey

    Wow… truly stunning capture.

  • Steve Buffington replied 29 days ago

    Hello Laura. Thank you and I can fully relate to the passion you have for our art form. —steve

  • Jane Brack

    Jane Brack 29 days ago

    Gorgeous! Such wonderful tones and detail!

  • Steve Buffington replied 14 days ago

    Hello Jane. Sorry for getting back to you so late. Thanks from both Kitty and I.—Steve

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 26 days ago

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 25 days ago

    Great composition Steve, well done and congratulations on your features.
    David

  • Steve Buffington replied 14 days ago

    Thanks David.—Steve

  • Jozianna

    Jozianna 25 days ago

  • Steve Buffington replied 14 days ago

    Thanks Jozianna. Nice to meet you.—Steve

  • maxy

    maxy 24 days ago

    Oh wow – those eyes are absolutely stunning!!! Huge congratulations on your feature!!! Beautifully done! xx

  • Steve Buffington replied 14 days ago

    Hello Maxy. Thanks much from both Kitty and I.—Steve

  • Gloria Abbey

    Gloria Abbey 24 days ago

    Sounds like not only does Kitty know best, but she rules!!! Great photo, Steve. Congratulations!!!

  • Steve Buffington replied 14 days ago

    Kitty absolutely rules. There is no question at all about that. LOL. Thanks Gloria.—Steve

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan 19 days ago

    I totally LOVE this image … and I adore your description of your conversation with Kitty!!!! She sounds VERY profound to me!!!!!!

  • Steve Buffington replied 18 days ago

    Thanks Lois. I am a big Kitty fan and so like this a lot too. She is indeed very profound-a thinker that one.-Steve

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török 17 days ago

    Fantastic image, Steve!

  • Steve Buffington replied 15 days ago

    Thank you Bela. And Kitty takes note of your fav.—Steve

  • Evita

    Evita 17 days ago

    ♥ She’s absolutely gorgeous !!! Wonderful capture !!! :D ♥

  • Steve Buffington replied 14 days ago

    LOL. She is gorgeous and knows it. Which is fine by me. Thanks Evita.—Steve

  • BigD

    BigD 15 days ago

    Excellent close up, Steve

  • Steve Buffington replied 13 days ago

    Thanks Big D.—Steve

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78 14 days ago

    Great closeup!! Love the details. Congrats on your features!

  • Steve Buffington replied 13 days ago

    Thanks. Kitty is very proud of her features!—Steve

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 10 days ago

  • Steve Buffington replied 2 days ago

    Thank you Susanne! For the news and for putting on challenges. They are something about RB that I very much enjoy. And take pride in when I do well. Happy Holidays!—Steve

  • parmi

    parmi 3 days ago

    This is just excellent mate, love the look, the SC and the composition. Perfectly done mate.

  • Steve Buffington replied 2 days ago

    Thanks Andrew. It helps that she is a very photogenic cat (and I am not kidding).—Steve

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1 1 day ago

    A lovely clear image.♥♥

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