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Jon O'Brien
{K:11271} 3/7/2004
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They do worm their furry little ways into the heart don't they ... :-[
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Hakan Aker
{K:14146} 3/7/2004
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Wonderful shot Mark...Regards,H.
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sandy c. hopkins
{K:17107} 3/7/2004
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awwww mark! love this! what a pretty pose..and the composition is grand love the light and shadow
great to see you! she was a good girl eh? big kiss for her..and for you
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laura diaz
{K:863} 3/7/2004
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cazada en su habitat , siguiendo su rutina . fantastica
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 3/7/2004
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Jon, Hakan, Laura...thank you for taking the time; I'm so glad you like it.
Sandy, we can always rely on you for the hugs and kisses xoxo.
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Murat Tanriover
{K:8387} 3/8/2004
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Excellent shot Mark. Did you get another one even though you can never replace her?
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Fabio Keiner
{K:49356} 3/8/2004
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very artful epitaph
:)
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 3/8/2004
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Hi Murat; I will get another cat eventually. They usually come into one's life if you so desire. Thank you for your understanding!
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Lisa Speck
{K:340} 3/8/2004
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You captured a beautiful scene...Sarah and the lighting.
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Subhash Sen
{K:11460} 3/8/2004
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Lovely shot Mark
thaku for having me on your friends list,cheers,Subhash.
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Christine Campbell
{K:2693} 3/12/2004
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Mark, what a sweet kitty! Just like mine, lazing around in the sunniest spot in the house! I've had so many pets throughout my life and I have almost no photos of them. We just got another dog last weekend, so I'm going to have to find a way to get a photo of 2 dogs & 1 cat wrestling on the living room floor... I swear it looks like a huge ball of fluffy yarn when they do that.
I like the way you have 1/2 of her face in shadow. It speaks of the shady nature of cats! ;-)
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 3/12/2004
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Christine, they do have a dual nature, these cats. But they are deep down good inside. One thing I learned about pets is that you can't take too many pictures of them. They're only with us for a short time, so keep snapping away!
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kita mcintosh
{K:18594} 3/13/2004
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the best most unusual cat portrait i have seen in a long time.
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john amore
{K:14015} 3/13/2004
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Mark completely natural and original super contrast well done congrats john
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Tim Bronkhorst
{K:9391} 3/15/2004
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Excellent picture, the light fall, the choise for B&W. Can't say anything negatieve or constructive about this one.
About my picture, I didn't take it horizontal becouse of the simple fact that my face would disappear behind the camera :)
Greets Tim.
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Craig Garland
{K:27077} 3/17/2004
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Mark; yes they certainly do become part of the fabric of ones life. we've had two cats-- each for about 10 years and spoiled them rotten-- that's what they're for right. We now have a 3rd and just as cool in her own way. Wonderful lighting and very homey setting-- in front of the refrigerator;>)-- cool. Cheers. Craig
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Rodrigo D
{K:1577} 3/28/2004
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perfect!... i like the composition - quite domestic setting, suitble for a cat - and warm light and shadows!
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al shaikh
{K:15790} 3/29/2004
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Made me smile.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 3/29/2004
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Al, to make anyone smile makes my day.
Thanks Rodrigo!
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Dr. Rafael Springmann
{K:87615} 3/29/2004
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Wonderful cat photo, yours.
Thanks for your comment on my last orchid.
I learn from it.
Regards
Rafi Springmann
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Tommaso Razzano
{K:8067} 3/30/2004
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Oh yes ! I love this !
The tones are wonderful.
ciao !
Tommy.
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Brian T. Ach
{K:1742} 3/31/2004
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Beautiful, sweet, great light. Maine Coon?
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 3/31/2004
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Sure 'nuff, Brian. Big cats they are. Mine was big AND fat. LOL.
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Clifton Jones
{K:11840} 4/1/2004
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I really like the shadow play...captured very well...great shot....
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Mikael Leijon
{K:2123} 4/13/2004
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Great shot with wonderful lightning! Great b/w.
/Mikael
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Graham Mulrooney
{K:16868} 4/19/2004
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A simple image but great use of light and shadow. Excellent tonal range with good composition.
Regards,
Graham.
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Sean D.
{K:2361} 4/23/2004
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A beautiful shot and a beautiful cat, I'm sure you miss her alot with such a unique picture as this one.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 4/23/2004
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Oh I do, Sean. She actually posed for this one. I put right there, told her to stay, and she did. I think she knew this was something to remember her by.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 4/23/2004
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Oh I do, Sean. She actually posed for this one. I put right there, told her to stay, and she did. I think she knew this was something to remember her by. Thank you very much Sean.
Mark
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Tony Quinlan
{K:2082} 4/30/2004
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Great light!
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Ahmet Baki Kocaballi
{K:13645} 5/4/2004
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beautiful cat and capture
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Ken Tinley
{K:1856} 5/4/2004
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now thats class
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WALT MESK
{K:10731} 5/4/2004
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great composition.
walt.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:192008} 5/4/2004
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superb and amazing!!!
congrats
roby
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Kees and Carolyn
{K:15193} 5/4/2004
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Lovely cat photo! I like how the sun shines on her! Great catch! Your cat had style! I feel for you about your cat. When my previous cat died, I was so heartbroken, I didn't want another one, but Kees took me to the animal shelter two days later to pick out a cat, who is 7 years old now. It worked for me, but everyone's different.
I hope another cat finds herself/himself into your life soon! Congratulations on staff choice!!
Carolyn
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david malcolmson
{K:4145} 5/4/2004
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They say cats have a great aesthetic sense. Sarah placed herself in just the right spot to allow you to take credit for this well-compsed, well-lit image. Has lots of classic virtues - very nice indeed. Congrats.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 5/5/2004
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Thank you, Everyone!
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Enjoy
{K:16125} 5/5/2004
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=) great picture...and wonderful looking cat.... I hear ya...they are very special personalities...
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zosia zija
{K:12006} 5/14/2004
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fine!
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ana ribeiro
{K:21290} 5/19/2004
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Excellent cat , love it!!!
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Patrick Cowley
{K:2095} 6/3/2004
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there's nothing likes these bright souls who are better than most people you will ever meet. It's easy to tell she loved you very much as the sunslight illuminates Sarah upon a little stool as she beams back at you. I wish you well...
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:192008} 6/3/2004
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hi i'm happy for the choice of staff!!
an excellent photo and excellent comment..
wonderful!
cheers
roby
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Andy Simmons
{K:7704} 6/3/2004
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It is easy to lose objectivity about your own cat and do cutesy, cliched portraits, just as it is easy to do the same with your own kids. I've done my fair share of bad cat and kid photos. But this is really an exceptional shot. The use of B&W, the creative composition, the sense of simple open space, and the shadows and light all create a very powerful mood. Maybe this is the best cat portrait I've ever seen because it is so much more than a "cat portrait." And finally I'm sorry Sarah is not here anymore.
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Paula Goddard
{K:8492} 9/26/2004
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:)
lovely shot
beautiful light and an amazing looking cat
:)
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gary spillane
{K:1617} 10/11/2004
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excellent shot, I love the lighting and shadows..
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Susan Cropper
{K:2166} 10/20/2004
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I've been studying the zone system. I can really appreciate the technical perfection of this composition. Such a simple subject, but what a complex photo. Beautiful cat.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 10/20/2004
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Thanks, Susan. Tri-X Pan Film has such great exposure lattitude, that the photograph didn't require much in the way of dodging or burning. I only burned in areas on the right side, where the shadows are. It's good to know there are still some people who are taking the time to understand the zone system. It really gives you a more rounded understanding of exposure and the scales of grey, black, and white. Warm Regards,
Mark
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Tom Ross
{K:6483} 10/20/2004
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Beautiful work Mark. Technically excellent. A student of mine, Susan Cropper mentioned she is studying The Zone System in her comment. Your photograph really hit home with her. Again, beautiful work.
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 10/21/2004
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Tom, I'm so pleased you took the time, and also to mention about Susan. I think it's so much better to learn the Zone System firsthand, in person from another. And after some years, it becomes intuitive, as Ansel once mentioned about Edward Weston. Ed learned it empirically, while Ansel was the scientific one; sort of like a classically trained pianist (that Ansel was) compared to one who plays by ear (in this case, Ed Weston). Oh, how I miss my view camera!
Warm Regards,
Mark
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Susan Cropper
{K:2166} 10/22/2004
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Mark,
Tom and I are going to try to cover the view camera and medium format in the next few months. I need more dark room practice too; haven't fallen in love with the dark room yet. I live nearly 100 miles away from Tom, so weekends, when we train, are pretty intense.
Susan
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 10/22/2004
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Susan, I'll be looking forward to seeing your future large format work, that's for sure!
And the hundred mile drive shows dedication, wow.
Mark
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Jindrich Nemec
{K:70} 12/15/2004
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super photo cat
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:192008} 12/15/2004
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re-congrats mark.. for a Staff choice and today a new award on main-page!
this one is smpressive for a simple and great composition!!
the cat lì is much small but in the photo it is much obvious and beautiful one
see you soon
cheers
roby
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Istvan VARKONYI
{K:3770} 12/15/2004
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??????????????
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Ameet Mallapur
{K:1865} 12/15/2004
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Beautiful!!!!!
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Kristyna Mojescikova
{K:552} 12/15/2004
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Kočičkáááá =o)
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Juliette
{K:585} 12/15/2004
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great shadowing. i luv cats
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Bea Friedli
{K:9834} 12/16/2004
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Hi Mark !! kudos on SC !! and..how can I thank you for your critique ?? but thank you !!
I'm honored ! you have a great portfolio !
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 12/16/2004
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Bea, thank you for looking through my portfolio. That's a reward in itself. Keep up your fine work with the camera!
Mark
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{K:6282} 4/12/2005
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Great shot. I miss mine - two of them - too. /Hansi
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 4/12/2005
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Time to adopt a cat! Good luck to you, Hansi.
Mark
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50355} 5/7/2005
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hi mark,
1080 views, okay there must be something special ;-)
to be honest: this is some of the coolest pictures here at usefilm. it breathes understatement with every pixel. the tonal range together with the shadows really make this image. and we have a cat, definitely a good argument to make an image a winner. So I probably didn't say too much new stuff here, just: yes, this is awesome good stuff.
best wishes,
thilo
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Mark Beltran
{K:32612} 5/8/2005
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Thilo, you are sincere and intelligent, and that to me speaks volumes. Thank you!
Mark
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louis Michael
{K:3713} 4/25/2006
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Great extremely unusual composition and lighting.Well done.
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