She

Von McKnelly

She

My baby Obi gives me the strangest looks. If only she could talk.

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  • cdwork

    cdwork

    A stunning image in B & W- She’s beautiful

  • Von McKnelly replied

    She’s the adventuresses one of the two babies and plays at all hours of the day and night…wake up papa lets play…but it’s 2 in the morning Obi!!
    Thanks Chrissy!

  • Jo Hoden   "C'est la Vie"

    Jo Hoden "C'...

    Oh gosh Von,beautiful, Perhaps its best you don’t know what she is thinking…heehee :0)
    She likes the camera…..great work…:0)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    She does communicate with her eyes and playful and loving moods so I guess that’s enough.
    And liking the camera…she won’t let me do still life without her getting in it first.
    Thanks Jo!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    gorgeous black/white shot Von! What a pretty kitty!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Jan…momma kitty does make pretty babies and due to my irresponsibility momma will be having another litter of pretty babies soon.
    To the vet for all of you I say! No more little one’s.

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    This makes me think of the old paintings, I think it is her regal look and pose. This is really nice in B and W.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    She is a bit of a tomboy unlike her sister the princess but pulling off the regal look for the camera is no problem for this girl.

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Shes growing up so fast Von.. What a fabulous portrait here. Purfect~

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Yes growing up so fast…soon I’ll be sending her off to collage. :-(

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    I believe it is I can play hard with the boys but I am still a sophisticated lady with exceptional taste.
    Excellent photo of this beautiful girl.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    BOYS!? Where’s my BB gun?
    She does do the sophisticated thing oh so well.
    Thanks! :-}}

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    how beautiful…excellent shot…love the treatment…well done!!! :-)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks but Obi does all the editing of her pics and she will not tell me how she does it. A cat of mystery to be sure.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    That is just so purrfect Von. The pose is brilliant, what a great model. x

  • Von McKnelly replied

    The best model ever…she teaches newbie models how to pose. lol

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Gorgeous capture of Obi~yes I would love to know what she’s thinking!!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I think she has a one track mind, food, play, getting in every scene, more play and pet me! lol

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Obi is truly beautiful!!
    And where oh where was Yoda while all this tomfoolery was going on, hmmm?

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Yoda is busy playing and trying hard to tear down the backdrop…I have to set up so many things only to have these kids knock them over again. It’s funny the first 500 times but after that….

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    ‘SHE’ has had her formal portrait done then :))

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I looking at it as her senior portrait before she heads off to big cat collage.

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    She is awesome in this photo…I love her expression, she does do “that” look well !!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    It’s as if she hears me when I tell her to stay and look pretty…it’s a little odd.

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Awww..She gorgeous :)))))))))))

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I tell her that every day…spoiled baby this one. Hi Wendy!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful feline portrait! Dee

  • Von McKnelly replied

    We both thank you Dee….her mom just said meow so I guess she said thanks too. :-}

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Stangest look may be true, but she also gives you some killer poses! Awesome shot, love the contrast and texture in this shot.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Funny how I can get her to sit where I want her and she stays…I thought cats were independent and didn’t go for that crap.

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Strangest of course …..

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Oh yay! more kitten pictures!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Oh yay in a good way? LOL Thanks Jan!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Oh sooooo beautiful. Reminds me of mt first cat Cleo. Lovely composition xxxxxx

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Cleo I like that name….thanks Anita!

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr

    Lovely portrait.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    She brought the look I just had the camera…but then she is the star!
    Thanks!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Extraordinary capture…..............I swear “Obi” is talking through the lens, rude pussy!!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Ain’t it weird when the pic is looking at the viewer instead of the other way around?
    Rude pussy…LMAO!

  • ~ Selle

    ~ Selle

    I think she’s demanding fresher flowers ….................... it is almost Valentine’s day after all

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Dry or fresh she’s not picky…they all taste the same to Obi!

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Hasn’t she grown into a beautiful girl

  • Von McKnelly replied

    My baby’s growing up…I could just cry.

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    Not so odd to me, we used to have a cat that learned to cross a busy street, he would look both ways, go half way, look both ways and run across the rest of the way!! LOL It was funny..so I believe they do listen and hear you.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    When you have a cat that can drive across the street then we’ll talk.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    At least yours will be still and pose for you..lol
    She is gorgeous and I love the comp of this!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Momma cat won’t sit for very long without treats but the little ones will stay until they fall into a deep sleep.
    Thank you Joni.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Great comp! excellent!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Mark…I’ll be sure to pass it along to Obi with a well done pat on the head. Thanks again!

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    I also had one who played fetch…does that count?

  • Von McKnelly replied

    My cats used to play fetch but sadly we have run out of mice.

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    Haa Haa I’ve seen that look far to many times… usually when he wants treats after about the tenth time of asking and I tell him no lol. Beautiful image hun :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    LOL For Obi it’s the “what do you want now” look.

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    She looks like a queen. You have entered her parlor uninvited and taken her picture. OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!! LOL SHE is gorgeous Von. Superb work. ({:o)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    LOL Yes she does have that I am queen look and it works for her until momma cat strolls into the room.
    Thanks Cathy!

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Wow! Von this is amazing, great work!!!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I’d like to take all the credit Mindy but Obi gets the kudos for giving the best ever expression. Thanks!

  • Alexander Gitlits

    Alexander Gitlits

    Just beautiful!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I couldn’t have done it without my baby Obi…thanks for the both of us Alexander. And btw you have the coolest first name…I always thought if I had a boy I’d name him Alexander.

  • smile4me

    smile4me

    Wow! I love this!! So vintage cooool!! :D

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Oh fudge! I just told Kelly (below) that she was the first to recognize the vintage look but YOU were the first my dear! Thanks and hug your way!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks bunches Antanas!

  • Louise LeGresley

    Louise LeGresley

    What an elegant Obi… :))

  • Von McKnelly replied

    She is the queen of the studio…from setting up props to makeup on models she’s right there making sure things are running smoothly. lol
    Thanks Louise!

  • Kelly Brooks Difatta

    Kelly Brooks D...

    Great vintage feel. Very nice!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thank you for recognizing the vintage look I was going for in this work. You’re the first to do so. :-}}

  • Debra Willis

    Debra Willis

    Great black and white

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Debra thanks…B&W has always been my choice over color. It’s just the way I roll. Thanks again. :-}

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    well “she ” is a perfect model… and I think she knows it lol ..this is an adorable portrait ..one for the wall :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    The cutest thing she does is when I’m behind the tripod shooting she likes to walk up and fall over to show her tummy….pet my belly pet me belly! lol
    Thanks Lu!

  • clarkey

    clarkey

    LOL, did you read H. Rider Haggard’s book of the same name? Obi si so regal in pose and that wonderful vase is the perfect foil for her. Wonderful treatment, Von, and perfect portrait.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Oh yes it’s where I got the idea….forever love!
    She’s all over it when it’s time for her portrait but when it’s time to clean up after Obi can’t be bothered…poor girl needs a nap!

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    Sadly we have run out of mice? Doesn’t that mean the cats are playing the game well? LOL You are so funny…..(chuckles as she walks away…)

  • blamo

    blamo

    Delightful b/w image …......... the eyes really stand out

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Her eyes are golden yellow and really pop in color but here I wanted to focus on the expression her eyes are giving.
    Thanks Blamo!

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    lol dontcha just love it when they nail ya with that look? I got such a look when i walked in last night and then the cat was on my shoulder and curled up around my neck purring lol

  • pixie3

    pixie3

    She has turned into a very stunning cat!! Beautiful pic Von. as always Freckles :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Obi is sitting in my lap as we speak shedding all over my black pants…she’s adorable but man can she lose the hair!
    She says “meow” Freckles! :-}

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    ‘She’ who must be obeyed!!!! Watch her she’ll have you naked except for a pinny waiting on her hand and paw!!! LOL :0)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    If my arm is off the bed while I sleep she puts her little head in the palm of my hand and lets out a quite meow saying I’m awake and need some loving so pet me dammit!! She is truly the master.

  • Corinne Noon

    Corinne Noon

    Sooo…...Precious !

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Hi Corinne….she’s sitting on my lap as we speak and she says meow meow which I believe means thank you. :-}}

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    very pretty kitty !

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Pretty and smart if I do say so myself….now if I could teach her to type.
    Thanks :-}

  • janniev

    janniev

    Congrats on the Feature Page, Von. This one surely is worth it.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I think she was on the popular page but hey I think she should be on the cover of “Rolling Stone”!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Obi has grown so much….beautiful work Von and congrats on the feature;)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Almost all grown up she is…soon she’ll be dating and staying out all night. :-(

  • Holley Ryan

    Holley Ryan

    2 years ago I got myself two female tuxedo cats, I named them She and Shae, it just so happens She has a dot on her nose just as your does. Over time her name turned into Kitana. When I saw your image I spun out – how uncanny! Also I love the picture of the boxer too, I once had a beautiful brindle boy just like yours :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Love my babies beauty mark on her nose. It was the only way I could tell her from her sister when they were younger.
    Thanks Holley!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    Beautiful image, Von…love the b&w and a bit of toning? or are my eyes deceiving me tonight? Either way, it’s beautiful…of course that’s all due to Obi being a gorgeous girl! :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    It’s may have a bit of toning but I’ll never tell. :-}
    Obi is my TOP MODEL and I do love her to tears until she wakes me at 2 in the morning wanting to play!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    dating and staying out all night….Oh smile Von..after awhile you’ll be a grandpappy;)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Momma cat stayed out to late not long ago and very soon those grand babies will be here. Not letting Obi out of my site until the vet visit.

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Oh she’s ‘talkin to you alright…you just can’t hear her :) When are the kittens due?...lol

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Not being there at the moment of conception I have no idea when but judging from the size of momma cat’s tummy I’ll be passing out cigars soon.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Outstanding image, Von!

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Fantastic imagery…....Outstanding.

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Gorgeous captured cat image.

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Oh I CAN’T WAIT to see the kitten pics. Now won’t you have FUN playing with them Grampa? :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    You bet I will…they are so freaking cool when their tiny!

  • linifer

    linifer

    Great catpture!!!... what a cute cuddly looking girl she is too :)

  • Barry W  King

    Barry W King

    fantastic image and beautiful cat

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    what a model she is ! she really seems to enjoy it all ;-)
    beautiful comp and light Von

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Such a beautiful shot !!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    This cat has a wise face,
    mmmm
    i like it

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers

    I think all cats are fascinating and wise..; Love them. Nice shot and the B/W is perfect.
    The cat can really sit as a statue, as the vase next to it. An honor to the cats !

  • Kristin N. Hamm

    Kristin N. Hamm

    Gorgeous!!

  • EvaLarsen

    EvaLarsen

    Beautiful.

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