Out the Door L
Gardener Cat
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 8 April 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I know a very knowledgeable landscaper (no, not the cat.). I went for a visit because he knows more about plants than is possible, and I took advantage of the incredible photo ops. He smiled at me and said 'You take the most useless photos...'
I'M SO GLAD I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER :)
@jamesy: That's a nice thing to say Debbie, thanks :)
k@ from Paris, France
Comme un chat sculpté à sa place parmi les autres figurines - géniale, sa pose !
8 Apr 2009 7:10am
@k@: Tu es tres chouette ma k, merci beaucoup!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Ha, ha ... you tell him to stick to his landscaping and you stay behind your camera!
This is wonderful ... such pure white!
8 Apr 2009 7:55am
@Judy: To each his own lol he creates his beauty and I see it lol
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
I'm glad you are too!!! This is such a great shot and what a super expression you have caught!!!
8 Apr 2009 9:00am
@Linerberry: You're a dear Berry Boo :)
@Jean-François: Merci beaucoup JF :)
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Cat looks like he's gonna get you with his X-Ray stare. Its a good shot; full of interesting bits. That landscaper may know about plants but he obviously doesn't know much about photography
8 Apr 2009 10:31am
@MrsAmber: We sure do love everything we look at, don't we, thanks a lot Mrs A. :)
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
... I'm also glad that you're a photographer!! :) The cat is very beautiful and perfectly captured... and I love the frog rightmost in this shelf with its lovely grin!
8 Apr 2009 10:41am
@Nina: I knew you'd enjoy it Nina, thanks very much :)
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
And I'm so glad you're the Photographer too - this shot is just magic L - wow, that white kitty really jumps out at you! :) This is an AWESOME shot! :)
8 Apr 2009 10:44am
@Mandy Provan: Thanks so much Mandy, I appreciate it ;)
Kathycalculates from Indianapolis, United States
I love that you gave us the little background story on the photo! And I'm still laughing at the fella's remark! There are no useless pictures...only some that are better than others. I love this one from the subject matter...who doesn't love a cat sitting in repose?...to the colors ranging from the bright white to the muted blues and pinks to the vibrant red! Brava!
8 Apr 2009 10:59am
@Kathycalculates: Thanks a lot Kathy and I completely agree, there is so much to see, so much to Love ;)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
Wonderful portrait with all the knick-knacks in the background. Friends that know my photo style always tell me of locations for shots, some call them Joe shots, we are a different lot. :D
8 Apr 2009 11:33am
@JoeB: Hey Joe, you have to look and love a lot to take photos...and I'll just keep on shooting! I'm called many thins, mostly Madame Photographe or PEST lol
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Well shot Lorraine! I think the cat agrees with his owner; but I think you won out in the end..... ;-)))
8 Apr 2009 11:47am
@Eric Cousineau: I always win Eric lol
Barbara from Florida, United States
I'm laughing, ah what humor we find in others remarks.
I guess that is why he works with manure, he is right where he should be.
I love this and images of garden trinkets, and no garden is complete without a cat, you know that!
How beautiful the white fur, like an angel. I couldn't help spot those gorgeous ceramic pots on the top shelf.
8 Apr 2009 12:34pm
@Barbara: You've made me laugh, dear Barb photographers see and love so many things, that can seem like nothing to one who doesn't look. Like Artists who will notice certain pots on a shelf ;)
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
Great shot Lorraine. Proof is here. Your so called useless photo is drawing compliments from all over. If he wants to critique, tell him to join the blog.
8 Apr 2009 12:45pm
@Lee: He doesn't have a computer lOL thanks a lot Lee :)
Cheryl from Texas, United States
useless? I hope he was kidding! Your photography brings a smile to my face almost each morning.....that's NOT useless :-))) this one is well seen, that cat appears to be another statue guarding over the others on the shelf! His eye's look a bit unhappy, maybe the gardener told him he's useless,lol.
8 Apr 2009 1:23pm
@Cheryl: You're such a honey, thanks always Chery...
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom
As a photographic critic he makes a good bus driver..."I do like his moggy though".
8 Apr 2009 1:48pm
@Jeff: LOL you kill me sometimes thanks Jeff!
Shrig from Washington, D.C., United States
I'm glad I'm a photographer too (and glad you're one :)) I don't think you're photos are useless at all. If he wants to talk useless, look at that useless garden stuff in the background. ;) However, I love the white cat with all of the colorful stuff in the background. :)
8 Apr 2009 2:05pm
@Shrig: Hey Shrig, I'm glad you're a photorapher too, don't we love it all.....
@Sarito: Thanks very much Sarito :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Chacun voit midi à sa porte... tu vois avec tes yeux de photographe... pas lui. Mais il est assez mal placé pour parler d'inutilité quand on voit ses étagères... Mais ce chat blanc est tout à fait superbe...
8 Apr 2009 3:38pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup Evelyne, il est extraordinaire n'est-ce pas?
tyan from Singapore
I am glad too,else i wouldnt know you!Its such a blessing and pleasure to know you,and Cat is charming,i can see why you couldnt resist.
8 Apr 2009 3:41pm
@tyan: ah what a sweet thing to say, thanks my dear girl ;)
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Cats know everything !! They are in fact beings from a higher plane of reality and regard us bothersome creatures who´s only use is saving them the trouble of looking for food and somewhere to sleep !!
8 Apr 2009 4:05pm
@Anthony Lambert: I concur, you are indeed a connaisseur of cat, I applaud you Sir Anthony
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
He is a very well made little statue :-)
8 Apr 2009 4:20pm
@Michael Rawluk: Aren't his eyes wonderful, thanks Michael ;)
Janice Thomson from Canada
The cat looks ticked off at the landscaper's words. Beautiful shot Madame Photographer :)
8 Apr 2009 4:41pm
@Janice Thomson: Isn't he gorgeous...lol Merci madame everything ;)
@Eleftheria: Isn't he though, thanks sweetie :)
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
I LOVE useless photos. Beautiful cat...he posed so nicely.
8 Apr 2009 5:11pm
@Suzanne: Hi Suzanne, what a lovely thing to say...I think he's adorable, check out her yellow/gold eyes...
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Useless? I'd call this one priceless. I like this cat's dour expression and choice of perch.
8 Apr 2009 5:26pm
@Viewfinder: Thanks a lot Vf, I appreciate your kindness ;)
Francisco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
L'espace même est très sympatique, plein de bibelots et d'autres choses, mais ce chat blanc aux yeux jaunes est incroyable.
En plus il semble attendre le moment de sonner la cloche :))
8 Apr 2009 5:29pm
@Francisco Díaz: N"est t'il pas incroyable, je crois avoir pris une bonne vingtaine photo de lui, merci beaucoup Paco
Barbara from Florida, United States
; ) I didn't mention those darling little garden bells. Great clarity in both your images and mind. Just needed to follow up after your reply.
8 Apr 2009 6:30pm
@Barbara: I know aren't they gorgeous, I also know you never miss anything Barb, your artistic eye catches it all, even if you don't always mention it, I mean, a comment can only be so long. Although personally a 5-minute message always, always pleases me lol
@Calusarus: Oh c'est beau lol merci beaucoup Cal ;)
observing from North West, United Kingdom
Ohh... the cat looks almost real Lorraine... but I can see that the frog is a toy. Funny how you never see monkeys. :-0
8 Apr 2009 10:46pm
@observing: The cat is real ding dong!!! and yeah what's up with that, monkeys are so special!!! geesh, I'll try to find one and sneak it in ;)
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
So disagree with your gardener friend. Your "useless" photos rock. What a cute furball! Isn't it amazing how white cats keep themselves so clean? I can't even keep a white shirt clean.
9 Apr 2009 1:22am
@Bookfool: LOL you and me both Booky, so much alike....lol thanks always for the chuckle :)
firebird from United States
Useless? It's fabulous! That is a very unusual looking cat, I've never seen one like it...and what a presence!
9 Apr 2009 1:24am
@firebird: Hey Fireb, how nice to see you here, isn't he amazing, he apparently dropped into this nursery/gardening place one day and never left :)
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Such a pure white cat, Splendid capture, he may know a lot about gardens, but little about photography clearly
9 Apr 2009 1:50am
@JJ: He wasn't the one who thought I was taking useless photos, in fact I've taken a good 20 of him lol so sweet thanks a lot JJ
vu@granby Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
He smiled at me and said 'You take the most useless photos...'
Lorraine, ne te laisse pas influencer par ton chat, nous, nous allons continuer à apprécier tes photos!
9 Apr 2009 2:12am
@vu@granby Gilles Martineau: Je t'assure Gilles que ce n'étais pas le chat, ha non lui, il voyait très bien que mes photos étaient merveilleuses :) lol merci beaucoup !
Standley from Carquefou, France
La plus inutile à ses yeux, mais la plus belle aux miens Lorraine!
9 Apr 2009 5:43am
@Standley: Merci Gilles, je n'ai jamais rencontré une photo que je n 'ai pas aimée sur le coup lol!
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
So, according to your definition, a photographer is the one who takes useless photos. Of course, as a painter is the one who paints (useless) paintings and not walls.
Don't stop doing such useless things, Lorraine. :)
9 Apr 2009 6:58pm
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
LOL Don't get discouraged by his comment! This is one fine photograph! I like the composition a lot. The background is very interesting with lots of detail, colour and texture. The white cat adds a great character to this image.
10 Apr 2009 3:53pm
Marion from Cincinnati, United States
I believe I have heard that comment before ;)
I enjoy your shots and as long as they make some of us smile, you are doing a fantastic job! :) ....that is my opinion, just from one useless photographer to another ;)
12 Apr 2009 1:34pm
Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
1/100 second
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ISO 125
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