Emil Davidzuk
October 2026 - Purrfect
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About the Image(s)
I took this picture of a cat staring out behind the store window on the same night as the Father and Son image I posted in Sept. I liked the way the light was hitting it. This is small town USA, Hermann Mo, population 2200. Known for its wine it is a great destination for food and drink.
Workflow: I rendered the BW using NIK Silver Efex. I removed some unwanted items, added a slight vignette and increased the exposure of the subject just a touch.
Camera: OM-1 Mk II Olympus 25mm f1.2 lens at 25mm. 1/25 sec f3.2, ISO 6400, 0 EV
5 comments posted
Emil, this image tells a story. The cat is clearly intrigued by you and has a look that only cats have. It's a combination of curiosity and awareness. I like how you've included the sign in the image, though I wish it didn't cover part of the cat's ear. I noticed a second cat lying on a ledge behind the "star."
Really an intriguing photograph.
Posted: 10/04/2026 23:52:40
Really an intriguing photograph.
Posted: 10/04/2026 23:52:40
Pete
A little quirky image but it intrigued me when I saw the kitty looking out.
Thanks for your comments
Emil Posted: 10/06/2026 14:49:22
A little quirky image but it intrigued me when I saw the kitty looking out.
Thanks for your comments
Emil Posted: 10/06/2026 14:49:22
Emil, I really enjoy this picture ! You really got the kitty staring right at you, which isn't easy always easy to do. I love how the cat is placed in just the right place among the signage of the cafe, it's perfect, tells me where you were, that is was probably night time and the cafe was closed. I love how you lightened the shadows around the cat's face, cleaned the image up a bit, and your conversion leaves lots of lines and textures in the letters. Can you remove the "strap" or whatever is behind the head of the main cat? Maybe not... just a thought. I really like this image and your BW conversion is so nice. Posted: 10/06/2026 16:18:51
Donna,
Thank you for your kind words.
Now that it is October I should have fresh Photoshop Generative Fill credits so I can remove both straps that hold up the sleeping kitties bed.
regards
Emil
Posted: 10/06/2026 20:30:48
Thank you for your kind words.
Now that it is October I should have fresh Photoshop Generative Fill credits so I can remove both straps that hold up the sleeping kitties bed.
regards
Emil
Posted: 10/06/2026 20:30:48
Emil - great image that is well captured and processed. I especially like the way the cat seems to be looking at me!
Along with your previous image of the father and son you seem to be able to put your subjects at ease which is important for portrait photography.
Cheers
Mike Posted: 10/08/2026 10:35:42
Along with your previous image of the father and son you seem to be able to put your subjects at ease which is important for portrait photography.
Cheers
Mike Posted: 10/08/2026 10:35:42