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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/5/2007
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Thanks, Sam. Roland has a fine sense of humor and is always laughing or smiling (at us). :) :)
--Best regards, Jan
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 5/5/2007
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very nice and portrait of this beautiful feline. I like the humor in his expression too
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/4/2007
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Thanks for the comments, Lydia. Most of my pictures are just for fun and I am glad you got some entertainment from them.
--Best to you, Jan
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Lydia Nel
{K:3579} 5/4/2007
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Well, this is difficult to achieve - backlit and black cat! Clever idea, the pillow - your portfolio is very interesting and entertaining, Jan.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/31/2007
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Roby -- Thanks for your comment. On a good day Roland is tender. On a bad day, "Lookout!".
He has a bit of a temper from time to time.
--Best to you, Jan
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 3/31/2007
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..is so tender, and clever, roland.. really great cat!!!
have all the best..
roby
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/30/2007
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Thanks so much for commenting on Roland.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/30/2007
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Roby -- Thanks so much for going back to look at Roland. I appreciate it.
--Best regards, Jan
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fokstrot .
{K:6560} 3/30/2007
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Heh! Funny capture!
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 3/30/2007
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amazing cat-eyes-portrait..
and congrats for the featured comment o front page my friend..
roby
7
have a nice week end.. :)
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 1/22/2007
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Thanks to both of you !!! :)
Wishing you the nice and joyful evening, Srna
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/22/2007
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Srna -- Roland and I think you for your comments.
--Warmest hellos from Jan & Roland
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 1/22/2007
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Dear Jan, your Roland has his personality as all cats have :)
If you respect him he would respect you :)
Exellent RolandPortrait and the bacraound is magical :)
So cute and expressive he is !!! So satisfaid :)
All the best my dear Jan and 7 for your photographic talent !
Srna
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/22/2007
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Meg -- Thanks; I love it too. He is often sticking it out at random and unpredictable times.
--Best to you, Jan
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Meg Metcalfe
{K:6114} 1/22/2007
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I love that little pink tongue!!!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/20/2007
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Biljana -- Thanks so much for taking a look at Roland. You are so right; all cats are weird and amazing. They have such quirky personalities.
--Best to you and handsome Hogar, Jan
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 1/20/2007
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Dear Jan,he is amazing (like all cats)
Great shot...7
Warm regards from me and Hogar
Biljana
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/17/2006
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Thanks!!! Roland is a shelter cat and we have no idea what parts of anything he is. He is handsome and kind of a character but that is all I can tell you about him. He favored me with the tongue for this pose but I figure it was just his way of showing how he felt at the time.
--Regards, Jan
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Marlyce Chastain
{K:4071} 12/17/2006
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Looking at the picture, Doyle said "wow, look at those eyes" then I showed the tongue. He had to laugh. What a great shot. The eyes are great, but the tongue is priceless. Part Siamese? Looks like my Cheyenne.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/6/2006
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David-- Thanks so much for your kind comments!
--Best to you, Jan
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David Rodriguez
{K:11965} 12/6/2006
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Excelente foto! el contraste y los colores y la iluminacion de fondo hacen una muy buena composicion.
Buen trabajo.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/28/2006
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Lynn- Thanks for viewing and your kind comment.
--Jan
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Lynn De Serres
{K:471} 11/28/2006
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A magnificant photograph.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/22/2006
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Riham-- Thanks so much for viewing a photo of Roland and many thanks for your kind comments. He is kind of evil looking but he really is a good guy.
--Best to you, Jan
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Riham Essam
{K:4931} 11/22/2006
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Great Portrait ,
Scary look ,is it
from mafia or something 
well taken ,Thanks for
sharing ...!!
Best Rergards,
Riham Essam
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/22/2006
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Davide-- thanks for taking a look at Roland and many thanks for your comments.
--Jan
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Name Surname
{K:3712} 11/22/2006
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a great close-up, with a lot of defintion made by the background light.
A cute expression as well.
Davide.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/19/2006
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Joggie-- many thanks for viewing and your kind comments.
--Regards, Jan
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 11/19/2006
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Different and very effective - Great image Jan!
Joggie
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Jimmy Piper
{K:5742} 11/15/2006
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thanks very much, jan. love my little cats! :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/15/2006
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James-- another tongue! I saw your posted pictures of CusCus-- outstanding.
And love the insert picture; darn good capture.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jimmy Piper
{K:5742} 11/15/2006
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i also have a silly cat: gota love em :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/15/2006
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James-- thanks for commenting. The tongue was good luck. I still have no idea why Roland does this from time to time. Doesn't seem to be a typical cat gesture.
--Regards, Jan
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Jimmy Piper
{K:5742} 11/15/2006
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great shot, good timing here...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/13/2006
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Thanks, Christine. Roland loves to pose for photos. He makes it so easy.
--Best to you, Jan
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C.A. Mikulice
{K:13300} 11/13/2006
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nice lighting here, Jan. Great details. I love cat tongue sticking out pictures :)
christine
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/10/2006
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Hanna- I always thought Roland was sticking his tongue out to express his opinion about me. If he was just smelling the air then maybe I won't take it so personally. :)
Thanks for taking a look at Roland.
--Regards, Jan
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Hanna Segal
{K:13469} 11/10/2006
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I love when they're sticking their tongues out. I think they're smelling the air but they look like they're giving you attitude:)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/6/2006
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Jon-- thanks for your comments. The white pillowcase was handy and I needed reflected light. Good investment because you can prop the pillow up into weird positions. Roland waited patiently while I adjusted the pillow and then stuck his tongue out as I was taking the last shot.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jon O'Brien
{K:11321} 11/6/2006
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Bwaahahah... lovely shot. I have found it very difficult to get good lighting on either of our black cats. Obviously I need to invest in some white pillowcases.
Jon
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/5/2006
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Thanks, Albert. Roland is a handsome guy and he is easy to photograph. He has very neat eyes.
The tongue was an added bonus he gave me for being his friend.
--best to you, Jan
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Albert Jacobs
{K:9527} 11/5/2006
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Hi Jan,
I like this view a lot. Very nice capture of the cat. I specially like the wonderful eyelook :).
The piece of tongue adds a lot. The tones and backlight are exiting. Great capture. Compliments !!!
Greetz,
Albert
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/5/2006
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Chris-- thanks so much for taking the time to view and for your nice comment.
--Best to you, Jan
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Chris Boivin
{K:9030} 11/5/2006
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Hi Jan,
I like the back lighting and the tongue out is very cute. Good details as well.
Regards,
Chris
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/3/2006
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Mary-- thanks!!! Roland is a very willing subject and makes it easy to get a good capture.
--Jan
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 11/3/2006
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Wonderful close up- to see individual hairs and those eyes. And to capture that expression and sticking his tongue out!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/1/2006
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Jani-- thanks so much for viewing and your comments.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jani Salvataggio
{K:27283} 11/1/2006
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Ohhh so cute picture!!!:))))
Fantastic capture!!!
Regards
Jani
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/30/2006
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Thanks so much for your comments. I had it easy as Roland likes to pose. Some cats just won't cooperate unless you dangle something in front of them to keep their attention.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/30/2006
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Riny-- thanks so much for your comments.
--Regards, Jan
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 10/30/2006
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Wonderful catportrait! I tried it for the first time ever yesterday and that was such a hard task as those two cats moved around constantly!
:-)
Wonderful colours and light is good too.
Best wishes,
Annemette
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 10/30/2006
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Beautiful cat. So clear and so close. The colour and the eye wonderful...Thanks for sharing this BEAUTY.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/28/2006
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Arthur-- thanks so much for your wonderful comments. The 50 mm lens is truly a best-buy and I would not have known it otherwise but Paul Lara, a usefilm contributor, told me about it when I saw some top-notch work of his with that lens. Based on his recommendation I purchased it and am getting excellent results.
Thanks for the "hats off"; in the 60's my friends in college were figuring out ways to beat the draft and I enlisted after graduation to their shock and dismay. Although I did not come back exactly in one piece I will never regret doing it. However, there are better ways "to spend your summer vacation".:)
Thanks again for commenting on Roland.
--Regards, Jan
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Arthur Kornienko
{K:9686} 10/28/2006
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Nice shot Jan, it works really well with the backlighting and yet the eyes seem almost frontlit. Hard to beat the 50 1.8 for the cost of it, one of the best lenses out there for the money. Hats off to a two tour vet too, you guys are the greatest. Nice portfolio, best regards, Art.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Nessa-- thanks so much for looking at Roland and making your kind comments.
--Jan
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 10/27/2006
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Wonderful shot and beautiful cat ..lovely detail ..like how the sun highlights the fur..beautiful 7/7..nessa
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Thanks, Pablo.
--Jan
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 10/27/2006
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Very nice shot Jan.
Pablo
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Sally-- thanks for your kind words. I did need a fill so I used a white pillow case to refelect some of the backlight onto his face. Didn't want to use a flash but just a wee bit of reflected light.
--Best to you, Jan
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Sally Morgan
{K:9219} 10/27/2006
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Black cats are so hard to take good pictures of - especially in strong light - you've done a super job, I really like the way the sunshine highlights his head - did you have to use fill-flash?
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Manuel-- Thanks so much for your nice comments!
--best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Thanks, Czeslav.
--Regards, Jan
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Manuel Bedoyan
{K:9098} 10/27/2006
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Sorry for the mistying you name Jan;)
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Manuel Bedoyan
{K:9098} 10/27/2006
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Jon, this is a very cute MiMi:)
I call all cats "MiMi". very nice shot and those eyes are amazing. Congrats
Manuel
Thanks for your nice comments on my pics;)
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Czeslav Gavinkovski
{K:6800} 10/27/2006
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Great light and exposure.Beautiful and very interesting photo.
Regards,
Czeslaw.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Bhaskar-- thanks for the nice comment. Roland is pretty laid back and not at all scary.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Jim-- Roland poses at the drop of a hat. In fact he poses even when no camera is around. Go figure. On the other hand, my old Bassett, Zoe, leaves the room if she sees a camera coming her way. Do you use a flash around the cats? Many pets hate strobe and become "trained" to avoid the light.
--best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/27/2006
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Thanks, Rebecca- Roland would feel so studly by your kind words; but he has been "fixed" for years--maybe he still remembers(!@#$?).
--Regards, Jan
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Bhaskar A. V.
{K:1246} 10/27/2006
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Wonderful. Looks a bit scary. Nice picture.:)
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Jim Budrakey
{K:24393} 10/27/2006
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How'd you get him to pose like that. Every time my cats see my camera, they stroll off. Nice one!
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rebecca claassen
{K:12904} 10/27/2006
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Look at those gorgeous green eye Jan!!! The pillow case did good:)
Sorry to say that Roland looks like a bit of a giggolo, the laid back pose, those sleepy, intense eyes....and the tongue, well the tongue speaks for itself...LOL. Niiiice kitty,
cheers, Bek
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/26/2006
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Yup; a pillow case. Only thing at hand short of popping the flash. Roland has been "missing" the litter box lately and the temptation to use the pillowcase for other applications did cross my mind. :) Thanks for your kind comment.
--Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 10/26/2006
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Exquisite details in those eyes Jan . . . Did you say you used a pillowcase for fill light? VERY creative! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/26/2006
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Susie-- thanks so much for your comments. I used a white pillow case to give me some reflected fill light (the pillow was just sitting there).
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 10/26/2006
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Thanks Ali, for viewing and commenting.
--Regards, Jan
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Susie Peek-Swint
{K:7303} 10/26/2006
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Wonderful pose and good timing with the tongue ~ love the backlighting.. it's very difficult to get details in a black cat but you've managed it nicely ~ great shot Jan :)
regards, susie
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 10/26/2006
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wonderful portrait here and very sharp with great exposure
very best regards my friend
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