Out the Door L
My Oldest ;) : Kimmi Karamel
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 9 June 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
@Dimitrios: Oh SHe can be and thank you somuch :)
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
ohh, lovely...i like cats soo much. a beauty in the spotlight!
9 Jun 2008 6:34am
@Hans: Isn't she though, she's such an angel :)
@HoMo: Thank You HoMo ;)
@va savoir: Merci beaucoup, she's wonderful :)
@Saeed: Thanks alot Saeed :)
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
lovely image, nice work with the lighting
9 Jun 2008 8:01am
@Alun Lambert: Thanks a lot Alun :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
La complicité et la tendresse humains/animaux domestiques, une source d'inspiration sans fin....
Caresses à Kimmi Karamel.
9 Jun 2008 8:35am
@Evelyne Dubos: ah c'est gentil et Kimmi répond merci beaucoup :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Oh Lorraine Kimmi is so beautiful. I adore how he is kissing your hand (if it is yours) What a sweetheart, I can tell he is loved and special, and well cared for.
Such a perfect name for his calico colors. The soft focus and light is really nice too.
I am glad you are a cat lover, looking forward to seeing your other cat friends.
So sorry to hear about your disconnect from reality or I mean cyberality. I sympathize and doubt I could last 36 hours, you are a brave woman. I recall it happening to me once but not that long and believe me it wasn't pretty. What would we do without the internet? Dare we think about it?
I do hope you are back to being well connected.
We had thunder and rain but it moved through this area. I spoke to a friend back "home" in Michigan and they were just having a bad storm with 60 m.p.h plus winds. I am assuming that is why you may have had connection issues.
9 Jun 2008 9:18am
@Barbara: Ok first quit cracking me up when I'm eating my Tim Horton Toasts with Butter and peanut Butter and My Tim Horton coffee as it sprays all over the place. Ok then lol Kimmi's a girl, but she takes no offense, 'cause I didn't tell her...She's the oldest therefore has claimed the pillow next to mine. Coming up soon one day, next week? will be Sammi Samantha, also a girl. Then we will have Mikey Monkey, he's the youngest and yes male, and loves to play, he's such a monkey...anyhoo enough about my babies lol thanks so much ;) oh and yes, that's my hand. the other one was busy taking the photo, I really know how to set up. My disconnectivity was due to sheer stupidity. ah well live and learn, back on high speed Wednesday ;)
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
kiss of appreciation... K.K loves you Lorraine !!!
God bless two friends! :)
9 Jun 2008 9:48am
@saeed: Oh aren't you a sweetie, thanks so much Saeed :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Oh Lorraine, Kimmi is adorable! We have a Caramel and also a Samantha. I just posted two of Samantha coming up this week! We have six cats, three are mine and three are my daughter's! My Samantha is a calico.
9 Jun 2008 9:58am
@Betty: That is funny, great minds think alike or we're just very mushy...moshy...mooshie....moochie...I think mushy
great mind indeed lol thanks a lot Betty :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
So you're a lefty, eh? Busy shooting while letting Kimmi give you a loving kiss.
She's beautiful and you set it up perfectly, Lorraine.
9 Jun 2008 10:37am
@Judy: Nope I'm right-handed lol she's so sweet, thanks a lot Judy :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Such an adorable portrait, Lorraine. The focus and color and deep shadow really draw one to Kimmi's natural beauty. So sweet ...
9 Jun 2008 11:02am
@Ron: That's a lovely comment Ron, thanks so much :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Very cute. She looks rather sad here. Lovely image, Lorraine.
9 Jun 2008 11:17am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks a lot Michael, she gets a little moody, but rarely sad ;)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Looks like a quiet moment in the life of a cat well-loved.
9 Jun 2008 11:34am
@Viewfinder: Thanks so much, and she is very much so ;)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
what a beautiful portrait, excellent composition to go with a beautiful kimmi!
9 Jun 2008 11:40am
@Cheryl: gosh, snif, thanks a lot LOL Cheryl :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
A wonderful shot Lorraine! Love the comp.!
9 Jun 2008 11:50am
@Craig: Thanks so much Craig I appreciate it :)
@laughingwolf: and she misses you too Wolf, she told me :)
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
excellent lighting and background - a great image
9 Jun 2008 12:44pm
@yiannis krikis: Thanks so much Yiannis, that's very kind :)
Mithun from Bengalore, India
Amazing job Lorraine, brilliant idea on lighting, well done
9 Jun 2008 1:25pm
@Mithun: She's so easy to take photos of unlike my other 2 thanks a lot Mithun :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Thank you so much Lorraine for not telling Kimmi my mishap. She is a beautiful girl!
9 Jun 2008 1:31pm
@Barbara: We'll keep it between us ;) lol thanks so much
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Hi Kimmi, one can see how much you appreciate your boss's care :), Rembrandt-like lighting, well done!
9 Jun 2008 1:41pm
@Illuci: That's such a nice thing to say Erik Except I don't OWN her, I'm her Mom or she owns ME ;)
alex centrella from California, United States
well caught, great light and colors.
9 Jun 2008 2:22pm
@alex centrella: Hey thanks so much Alex, she's easy to catch ;)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
This is well taken and as well presented!The use of light here is amazing!Bravo!!!
9 Jun 2008 2:25pm
@Japanalia: I'm glad you enjoyed it Gabriela, thanks so much :)
@Daroru: Thanks a lot Daroru, I appreciate it :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
what a sweet cat.... she is adorable and the lighting makes her look like a real angel....
I will post mine one of these days
9 Jun 2008 3:07pm
@MJ: That's nice MJ and you MUST post your kitten ;)
@Stunner: I appreciate that Stunner thanks :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
hi babe,she is so sweet and so affectionate! You know,i used to smuggle kittens back home when i was young.The first time,i lied to my mom that my science teacher rewarded me with a kitten because i was good,haha what a lame excuse.My parents flew off the handle.THe next time,i smuggled it back in a basket and managed to keep it with me overnight without them knowing.I was nuts about cats.Sadly,i was plump when i was in elementary school and the boys in class started calling me 'fat cat'.sigh.but i still have a soft spot for kitties..:)
9 Jun 2008 3:23pm
@tyan: That poor child you were, no wonder you shower your children with so much love....may I wish for you a few wonderful little kittens (maybe when your children get a bit older) ;)
e. from New York, NY, United States
Awwww she's adorable! :) I love the soft fuzz fading into the black.
9 Jun 2008 3:29pm
@e.: She is, thanks so much e. :)
observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Mikey Monkey.... great name, thats what they called me when I was born. Then they dropped the Mikey :(
Great shot Lorraine... nice vignetting.
9 Jun 2008 3:38pm
@observing: LOL hilarious and oh so cute lol thanks a lot Mikey M. ;)
Jrask from Pasadena, United States
great image, I love how little you have chosen to show, coupled with the darker scene, it is very emotive!
9 Jun 2008 3:45pm
@Jrask: Nice comment Joshua, thanks a lot :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Lorraine, words fail me on this one. First of all I love the names of your cats. Secondly, I am a true cat lover but only have one. This is the softest, sweetest capture of any kitty anywhere. Simmi looks like a beautiful little lady and she obviously loves her Mommy very much. My Cleo is always licking my hands too. Maybe we taste good, but I think it is a sign of affection. The lighting in this shot is just superb. Bravo Lorraine!!!
9 Jun 2008 4:21pm
@Marion: Gosh Marion, this is just such a beautiful comment, and I know what you mean they are soo, so loving. I adore cats...and dogs, but you can be lazier with cats LOL
@HoMo: Thanks a lot HoMo :)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
This is a wonderful image, Lorraine...Kimmi is so pretty, really a very cute cat!
9 Jun 2008 7:48pm
@Nina: Thanks a lot Nina, i adore her and my other 2 cats too ;)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Belle image attendrissante Lorraine. Bravo pour l'éclairage!
9 Jun 2008 8:51pm
@standley: Merci beaucoup Richard, je l'apprécie;)
@baba: Thanks very much Baba, I love de cat too ;)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is a wonderful portrait. Wonderful wonderful light.
10 Jun 2008 1:26am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks so much Michael, you're very kind :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Really well done -- and with one hand no less! I like that you get a sense not only of what Kimmi looks like, but her personality as well. Nice.
10 Jun 2008 2:03am
@GJC: What a nice thing to say, thanks a lot GJC ;)
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Lovely picture and such a beautiful looking cat. I really like the light effect in this shot too. Nice work.
10 Jun 2008 2:24am
@John Maslowski: Thanks for your nice comment John, I appreciate it :)
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Marvelous. Reminds me of my Bella The Attack Kiity, Four Pounds of Attitude :) When I lay down on the bed to watch some TV in the evening, she lies on her side next to me with her head on my shoulder. (During the day she is a pure pill.) I'll put up some Bella pix when the air show images run out.
10 Jun 2008 3:40am
@MontereyJohn: LOL She sounds wonderful, great comment John, I can't wait to see her :)
@MahGol: Thanks a lot MahGol I appreciate it :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
This is so precious Lorraine, what a georgous kitty, I love the lighting too.
10 Jun 2008 9:00am
@MaryB: Thanks a lot MaryB it was Love at first sight..lol ;)
@laughingwolf: Wolf, once I have high speed back I'll re-create one blog, with a combination of my cats, writing, colours, translation, etc...probably be called Lorraine's Stuff lol my e-mail will change too permanently, but none of this will happen before the end of the week or possibly weekend, when I have everything done, I'll send you my new e-mail and link to blog :)
[terrorkitten] from Bath, United Kingdom
such a beautiful shot Lorraine...I love cats
10 Jun 2008 4:45pm
@[terrorkitten]: thanks Phil, me too :)
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
Great picture, she looks as if she is dozing! Once had eight down to 0 but have two 'visitors' :-)
10 Jun 2008 5:55pm
@Scotfot: Thanks Bob, 8? really whoo hooo, must have been a lot of love around lol
@laughingwolf: it won't be long Wolf, I'll let you know :)
@Cool Daddio: We share an unconditional Love ;)
Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada
Hey Lorraine,
this in one beautiful picture !! We have two dogs, and I realy want to know how did you set up the lighting, because for me, that's what make this picture work. So come on, spill your beans and tell me your secret... maybe I'll try to duplicate it with my dogs...
cheers
16 Jun 2008 8:26pm
@Roman: Gosh Roman,
This photo is a couple of years old...If I remember correctly I use shadows to make it darker, then I used a warm tone and finally softened everything around kimmi and my hand...best I can do, sorry If I still had the original instead of just the finished copy, I could have retraced my step one by one to see what I did...but having over 20,000 photos has it is having duplicates is not an option. Anyway Hope this help and I'll be waiting to look at your woofs ;)
Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States
Very cute portrait! love the colors and the spotlight effect...
20 Jun 2008 2:38am
@Sandrine: Thanks a lot Sandrine, I appreciate it :)
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