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

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

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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'...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
Awww..She gorgeous :)))))))))))
Von McKnelly replied
I tell her that every day…spoiled baby this one. Hi Wendy!!
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
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
Strangest of course …..
Jan Piller
Oh yay! more kitten pictures!!
Von McKnelly replied
Oh yay in a good way? LOL Thanks Jan!
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
Lovely portrait.
Von McKnelly replied
She brought the look I just had the camera…but then she is the star!
Thanks!
~ 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
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
Hasn’t she grown into a beautiful girl
Von McKnelly replied
My baby’s growing up…I could just cry.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
lovely work
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks bunches Antanas!
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Outstanding image, Von!
brigusser
Fantastic imagery…....Outstanding.
ilpo laurila
Gorgeous captured cat image.
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
Great catpture!!!... what a cute cuddly looking girl she is too :)
Barry W King
fantastic image and beautiful cat
Aimelle
what a model she is ! she really seems to enjoy it all ;-)
beautiful comp and light Von
Globalphotos
Such a beautiful shot !!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
This cat has a wise face,
mmmm
i like it
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
Gorgeous!!
EvaLarsen
Beautiful.