Inspiring Photo: Eyes as Big as Saucers #5527219

Eyes as Big as Saucers

Uploaded: January 23, 2008

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Oh, I had fun taking pics of Butterscotch that day and she gave me lots of expressions. Her surprise is so sweet and pure!
f1.8, 1/125, 85mm lens, ISO100

Cropped, screened, sharpened, +contrast & +sat in PSCS3.

Exif: F Number: 1.8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Linda M. Mishler January 23, 2008

Why yes... her eyes are as big as saucers!!!Pretty kitty!Love the colors,lighting & pov on this Michelle.=) #837193

Jennifer L. Taranto January 23, 2008

Those eyes are amazing - I love kitty stares, they're so intense!! Excellent clarity, colors & focus on those eyes!! #5381745

Karen Bacon January 23, 2008

Terrific shot Michelle! #5381746

Sheila D. Bottoms January 23, 2008

Beautiful! She has the biggest eyes I have ever seen on a cat. #5381747

Jillian Danielson January 23, 2008

LOVE those eyes!! Colors are awesome my friend!!! #5381776

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Thank you so much Linda, Jenn, Karen, Sheila and Jillian! #5381813

Jessica Jenney January 23, 2008

What big eyes, Michelle! She's a beauty! #5381817

Ellen L. Zaslaw January 23, 2008

Nice work ! We're all suckers for the kitties !! #5381819

Jane Paradis January 23, 2008

This is an amazing shot! Reminds me of my very first kitty :) Love the colors too...great work! #5381837

Bill Knaps January 23, 2008

Wow what an amazing shot. Bill #5381851

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Thank you Jessica, Ellen, Jane and Bill! #5381882

Tiia Vissak January 23, 2008

great clarity, colors & expression! #5382303

Lee Canham January 23, 2008

Absolutely first class..She is almost coming out of the picture..Brilliantly captured.Excellent expression,colour and detail..VERY WELL DONE MICHELLE. #5382483

Colette M. Metcalf January 23, 2008

Cute capture!!! #5382658

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Thank you Tiia, Lee and Colette! #5382823

Erika Haight January 23, 2008

Look at those eyes! This is an amazing shot Michelle! Everytime I take one of my Sir Edmond he blinks!!!! A+ my dear! erika haight #5383050

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Sir Edmond - love that name Erika!

My other cat, Oreo, is a blinker - LOL!

Thank you Erika! #5383063

Marsha S. Smith January 23, 2008

This is so cool! What a great little poser he is. Great shot! #5383070

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 23, 2008

Adorable!! #5383096

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Thank you Marsha and Carolyn! #5383217

Emile Abbott January 23, 2008

PURR FECT, You just got to love those eyes and expression. Great captures of Butterscotch, Michelle. #5383309

Michelle L. Frick January 23, 2008

Thank you Emile!! #5383316

Jennifer L. Alder January 24, 2008

Whoa!! Butterscotch has the most incredible eyes!! Really another terrific kitty capture, Michelle-- And I must say I really like the pillow you are using here. :) #5385779

Michelle L. Frick January 24, 2008

Thank you Jennifer! #5387298

Angie Sidles January 24, 2008

You know I love it just as much as the others!! You are making it VERY difficult for me to pick a favorite though!! LOL! Can't get over the awesome expressions you have captured! Perfection! #5387479

Michelle L. Frick January 24, 2008

Thank you so much Angie! #5387485

Steve J. Schoolcraft January 24, 2008

Great catch. The eyes are hypnotic! #5388889

Michelle L. Frick January 24, 2008

Thank you Steven! #5389136

Emily E. Bem January 25, 2008

This one too! Very similar, but smart for you submit it along with the others! SENSATIONAL! #5391885

Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008

Thanks Emily! #5391918

Lisa J. Boulden January 25, 2008

Wow!!!
Love this series, Michelle!
The colors and lighting are perfect!
--Lisa #5392459

Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008

Thank you so much Lisa! #5392545

cheryl m. phillips January 26, 2008

I'm thinkin' this is my favorite one of the bunch. The colors are great!
~cheryl #5400079

Michelle L. Frick January 26, 2008

Thank you so much Cheryl! #5400104

Terry L. Ellis January 29, 2008

Beautifully composed and captured, Michelle! Wonderful POV! #5413777

Michelle L. Frick January 29, 2008

Thank you so much Terry! #5414430

Tammy Espino February 22, 2008

CONGRATS!!!! :) #5532736

Deborah Lewinson February 22, 2008

Congrats on another great finalist, Michelle, love that eye contact!
-Debby #5532851

Sylvia Rossler February 22, 2008

So happy to see this cutie again Michelle !!! Big congrats :O) #5532942

Cindy Hamilton February 22, 2008

Wow, and another great shot, Michelle. Great work! #5533044

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 22, 2008

BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalist!!! Such BIG she has LOL! #5533278

Judy V. Kennamer February 22, 2008

What a cutie!!! Congrats Michelle!!!! #5533431

Susan M. Hembree February 22, 2008

WTG, Michelle! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #5534477

Crystal L. Craig February 22, 2008

Congrats Michelle on this absolutely wonderful finalist! Well deserved :) #5534506

Marina Moore February 22, 2008

Congratulations, Michelle!!! I'm glad to see this one again!!! :) #5534908

Angie Sidles February 22, 2008

I knew we'd see one of these beauties again! This one is going all the way!! :) #5535760

Colleen Farrell February 22, 2008

Hmm ... I know I commented on a photo like this--this must be a different version or a resubmit? Anyway, I LOVE it, and I have my fingers crossed for a gold! Big congrats, Michelle, and good luck in the next round! #5535968

Patrick Rouzes February 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist,Michelle!!! #5536142

Jeana Clark February 22, 2008

Congrat Michelle!!!
Fantastic Finalist!!!
~J~ #5536520

Stefania Barbier February 23, 2008
spectacular finalist Michelle, congrats! #5537091

Tiia Vissak February 23, 2008
Congratulations! #5537477

Shannon D. Miller February 23, 2008
Ohhh...YAY!!! I love this picture Michelle! So happy to see it here! I know we will see it in the next around! CONGRATULATIONS girl you rock! Shannon~ #5537894

Sam Britt February 23, 2008
Congratulations again, Michelle! #5537908

Amanda Chapman February 23, 2008
YIPEEEEEE!!!!!
I told you this was AWESOME!!
I hope to see this get gold!!!! #5537969

Susan Fox February 23, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist Michelle! #5538866

Jennifer L. Taranto February 23, 2008
I love this one of your Butterscotch - glad to see it's a finalist! #5538973

Danielle Fuller February 23, 2008
Congrats Michelle!!!!! Wonderful job and good luck in the next round! #5538994

Mitch Spence February 23, 2008
Congratulations, Michelle! #5539124

Michelle L. Frick February 23, 2008
Oh my gosh - thank you sooooo much everyone! I'm lucky to have beautiful Butterscotch who's so patient with my camera. #5540360

Mary K. Robison February 23, 2008
Outstanding capture of Butterscotch, and perfect title, Michelle!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved finalist, and best of luck to you in the next round! #5541380

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 23, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful portrait Michelle!!! I love the expression on Butterscotch!! Best of luck!! #5541566

Datha Y. Thompson February 23, 2008
Congratulations again!!! WTG Girl!!! :0) #5542250

Virginia Leone February 24, 2008
Wow, fantastic capture of this beauty! Well done and good luck! #5543247

Susana Ms Heide February 24, 2008
I know I commented on another version of this image! I love the royal feel to this! Very classy cat for sure! Gotta love that expression! CONGRATS Michelle! #5544205

Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
Thank you so much Mary, Donna, Datha, Virginia and Susana! #5544636

Emile Abbott February 24, 2008
Congrats Michelle. #5544977

Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
Thank you so much Emile! #5545224

Chris Budny February 24, 2008
Terrific capture, Michelle! Congratulations! #5545361

Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
Thank you so much Chris!! #5545440

Carol Teal February 24, 2008
What big eyes Butterscotch has!! He (and his eyes) is such a beautiful color! A big congrats Michelle! #5546868

Lisa J. Boulden February 25, 2008
So glad to see this one as a finalist!
Congrats, Michelle!
--Lisa #5548167

Angie Sidles February 26, 2008
AHA!! I told ya so!! Awesome work and congratulations!! Woo Hoo!! #5555537

Sylvia Rossler February 26, 2008
Woooohooo !!! So happy you won Michelle !!! Big congrats !!! #5555604

Pat Gamwell February 26, 2008
WTG, girl! Big congrats! #5555614

Judy V. Kennamer February 26, 2008
I knew this one was a winner the minute I saw it!!! Congrats Michelle!! Great job! #5555646

Dr Silly February 26, 2008
WTG Michelle, congrats on your GOLD. :O)
#5555674

Jennifer L. Alder February 26, 2008
I am sooooooooooo thrilled for you to get gold, Michelle! HUGE congrats- give butterscotch some extra treats! ;) #5555717

Chris Henning February 26, 2008
Awesome, Michelle! Love this image. Congrats on your win!! Butterscotch looks great in gold:) #5555729

Jeana Clark February 26, 2008

WAY TO GO MICHELLE!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS GREAT WINNER!!!
~J~ #5555779

Danielle Fuller February 26, 2008
YAY Michelle!!! Wonderful job and well deserved! Loved this the first time I saw it! WTG girl!!! #5555797

Nikki McDonald February 26, 2008
Hey Shell, congratulations on this winner. Great job. #5555831

Michelle R. Kovach February 26, 2008
WooooooooHoooooooo! Huge congratulations!
I'm so proud of you! The first win is always the best one! You go girl! #5555836

Teresa Norris February 26, 2008
Big congratulations on this SUPER winner, Michelle!!!! #5555840

Lisa J. Boulden February 26, 2008
Contratulations, Michelle!!!!
A Fabulous Winner!!!
~Lisa
>^••^< #5555870

Sheila D. Bottoms February 26, 2008
YIIPPPPEEEE!!!!! So proud of my girl. This is soooo well deserved!!! Way to go. #5555939

Elida Gutierrez February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your Win!!!!
Trophy:
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=5690310 #5555998

Susan M. Smith February 26, 2008
Congratulations Michelle! I read at PG101 this is your first - wooohooo! This is such an awesome kitty portrait, one of the best I've ever seen. WTG!!!! #5556138

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Carol, Lisa, Angie, Sylvia, Pat, Judy, Doc, Jen, Chris, Jeana, Danielle, Nikki, Michelle, Teresa, Lisa (again), Sheila, Elida and Susan!! You all have made me smile big time!! #5556192

Cyn Valentine February 26, 2008
WTG Michelle!!! BIg congrats on your win..awesome image!! #5556209

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Cyn!! #5556245

Joan Kocak February 26, 2008
Outstanding! CONGRATS Michelle! #5556398

Lisa A. Car February 26, 2008
Congrats!!!! #5556444

Colleen Farrell February 26, 2008
So happy to see this win a gold to match Butterscotch's coloring. :) Big congratulations, Michelle! #5556566

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Joan, Lisa and Colleen! #5556578

Bob Cournoyer February 26, 2008
Yee Haw!! Way to go!!
Bob #5556644

Corinne M. Thompson February 26, 2008
An extra special congrats to you for your very first win...Congrats! :) #5556661

Alex T. Mizuno February 26, 2008
This is really adorable, Michelle! Can't take my eyes off this kitty! Big congratulations on your winning!! #5556689

Claudia Kuhn February 26, 2008
So cute Michelle, congrats! #5556767

anonymous February 26, 2008
Congratulations Michelle on your terrific win! Wonderful capture! B- #5556784

Shannon D. Miller February 26, 2008
WoooHooo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your BIG WIN Michelle! You deserve it girl! Shannon~ #5556839

Linda Blair February 26, 2008
Congrats on your wonderful win!!!!!! ☺ #5556841

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 26, 2008
HUGE Congrats Michelle on your win!!! #5556859

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Bob, Corinne, Alex, Claudia, Barbara, Shannon, Linda and Peaches!! #5556880

Nadya Johnson February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your very cool winner, Michelle! #5557027

Bill Wyatt February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your winner Michelle! #5557042

Anne M. Young February 26, 2008
Fantastic shot - congratulations! #5557080

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Nadya, Bill and Anne!!! #5557129

Susan M. Hembree February 26, 2008
I'm sooo happy for you, Michelle! I just loved how you captured this and am so glad to see it make gold! Congratulations! #5557181

Amanda Chapman February 26, 2008
And GOLD it is!!!!
Yeah!!! So happy for you!!! #5557287

Kay E. Mahoney February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your second place winner, Michelle. #5557295

Susan Fox February 26, 2008
Woo hoo Michelle!!!!!! Congratulations on your win :-) #5557518

Linda M. Mishler February 26, 2008
Standing in this loooong line to say congrats..;)Way to go Michelle on such a gorgeous capture!! =) #5557813

Deborah Lewinson February 26, 2008
Congratulations, Michelle!!! #5557910

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Sue, Amanda, Kay, Sue, Linda & Debby! You all are making my happy day even nicer!! #5558017

Sam Britt February 26, 2008
Congratulations, terrific winner, Michelle! #5558040

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Sam! #5558113

Patrick Rouzes February 26, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing WINNER, Michelle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5558662

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Patrick!!! #5558741

Dr. Harmeet Singh February 26, 2008
Heartiest congrats... #5558785

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you Harmeet! #5558897

Susana Ms Heide February 26, 2008
The judges made a FINE selection here Michelle!!! Loved all the images you posted of this session!!! Truly an extraordinary portrait of this beauty of a cat!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #5558927

Michelle L. Frick February 26, 2008
Thank you so much Susana! She's a true beauty! #5558976

Les Rhoades February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your 2nd place Win!
Your cat scared away my Cow! #5559259

Cindy Bendush February 26, 2008
Super capture Michelle! Congrats on this wonderful winner! #5559376

Katarina Mansson February 26, 2008
Congratulations on your win Michelle! This is so cool. #5559404

Stefania Barbier February 27, 2008
GORGEOUS WIN MICHELLE, CONGRATS!!!!! #5559709

Colette M. Metcalf February 27, 2008
Congratulations!!!! #5560472

Chris Budny February 27, 2008
Ah, the gold looks good with the image! Congratulations again, Michelle! #5561257

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you Les (LOL - I still love that cow shot!), Cindy, Katarina, Stefania, Colette and Chris!! #5561483

Emile Abbott February 27, 2008
Huge congratulations Michelle on your awesome winner. Great for cat lovers #5561549

Emile Abbott February 27, 2008
Huge congratulations Michelle on your awesome winner. Great for cat lovers #5561550

Jennifer L. Taranto February 27, 2008
Woo-hoo!! You go girl!! #5561587

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Emile and Jenn! #5561628

Kristi A. Howson February 27, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful Winner Michelle !!! So cute..love those eyes! #5561903

Jill Flynn February 27, 2008
Beautiful cat and bright eyes! Wonderful work!!!! Congratulations on your win Michelle! #5562077

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Kristi and Jill! #5562086

James N. Carpenter February 27, 2008
Congratulations Michelle on your win. I'm so happy for you. You deserve this and many more. I'm proud of you. Cheers. James #5562811

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much James!! #5562914

eileen bedford February 27, 2008
Congratulations on this awesome win Michelle, WELL DONE... #5563491

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Eileen! #5563776

Sharon Day February 27, 2008
Great capture, Michelle!!! Big congratulations on your win! #5563989

Michelle L. Frick February 27, 2008
Thank you so much Sharon! #5564046

Reynaldo D. Reyes February 28, 2008
Missed this great shot, awesome impact! Congrats on your win Michelle! #5569786

Michelle L. Frick February 28, 2008
Thank you so much Reynaldo! That means a lot to me! #5569873

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 28, 2008
OMG Michelle, I'm so happy to see this in the winner's circle!!!!!!! Way to go!!! Congratulations on your win! #5569886

Michelle L. Frick February 28, 2008
Thank you so much Donna! Butter is my first win! She was already my baby kitty, but now she's really the princesss! #5569951

Amber Kennedy February 28, 2008
WOWEEEE!Talk about a great cat portrait. Funny...my husband and I saw this a little while back and it has been one of our favorites since. What a great great image you created!TALENT! #5570177

Michelle L. Frick February 28, 2008
Thank you so much Amber! #5570296

Jodi Zimmer February 29, 2008
How did this escape me? BEAUTIFUL shot Michelle. Worthy. Congrats!!! #5575988

Emily E. Bem March 01, 2008
Michelle, it makes me HAPPY to see this in gold. A worthy and fun image!!!! :))) #5577680

Michelle L. Frick March 01, 2008
Thank you so much Jodi and Emily! #5577742

Wendy Bristol March 03, 2008
Oh wow! Congrats, Michelle. A well, well deserved win. The colors are rich and of course the expression is one in a million! #5587949

Michelle L. Frick March 03, 2008
Thank you so much Wendy! #5588337

Lynn Crawford March 06, 2008
Wow Michelle I had not seen this one of yours, I can see why it is a winner, I just love the bold color and the way the kitty is looking at the camera, congrats on this win :) #5599584

Michelle L. Frick March 06, 2008
Thank you very much Lynn! #5600549

Daniella Puente March 06, 2008
I knew this was gonna go far Shell! Amazing and sooo GREAT winner, congrats :-) #5601643

Michelle L. Frick March 06, 2008
Thank you so much Daniella! #5601659

Dominick M. Dimacale March 14, 2008
Congratulations Michelle on your Win!!!

Dominick #5640804

Michelle L. Frick March 14, 2008
Thank you so much Dominick!! #5642179

Bill Knaps March 24, 2008
Congrats on the win Michelle. Great shot. Bill #5687417

Michelle L. Frick March 24, 2008
Thank you so much Bill! #5687959

Holly J. Jackson April 02, 2008
This is AWESOME!! Congrats on the BIG WIN!! ; ) #5736333

Michelle L. Frick April 02, 2008
Thank you so much Holly! #5736339

Martin Witt May 01, 2008
Congrats on your winner, Michelle! The expression of your beautiful cat is truly amazing! Great work! #5870655

May 11, 2008
Hi, michelle. I really like this picture because the eyes of this the cat is beautiful!
#5910998

Michelle L. Frick May 12, 2008
Thank you so much Martin and Tomoya! #5912976

June 04, 2008
LOL this is awesome! WOW great everything! Congrats on your 2nd place win! (I think it should have been 1st!) #6017757

Michelle L. Frick June 04, 2008
Ahhhh - thank you Trula!! I was just happy to see Gold - it's my first and only so far! #6017917

Shelly A. Van Camp August 17, 2008
Very cute.....Love the eyes!! Congrats on the win! #6326412

Michelle L. Frick August 18, 2008
Thank you Shelly! #6328736

December 02, 2008
OMG that is FUNNY! I love this, it is so cute LOL #6841309

Michelle L. Frick December 02, 2008
Thank you Brandy! #6841322

Errick L. Cameron February 06, 2009
Congrats.... A very good photo here. #7133548

Michelle L. Frick February 06, 2009
Thank you Errick! #7134325

Amanda D. Austwick August 18, 2009
What a GREAT shot! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7863808

Stephen Zacker October 03, 2014
Like those eyes. Congratulations #11150663

Laura L. Gonzales March 24, 2016
What an OUTSTANDING Shot!!! Congrats on your win and for the All time best pick!! #11451307

Michelle L. Frick March 24, 2016
Thank you very much Laura! This is one of my favorite images of all time. I miss my Butterscotch. #11451310

Yulianto Soeroso March 25, 2016
lovely DOF and expression #11451319

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