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shutterspeed
11-13-2009, 12:16 AM
I have to leave early in the morning tomorrow to go out of town, but I didn't want to leave you guys without a challenge for this week. So just slightly early...here's CAP #21!

Most families have at least one pet or animal in the house. They become members of the family and are given a special place in the hearts of those around them.

Or maybe you're not much of a “pet” kinda person. Animals can still be interesting subjects to photograph.

If you don't have pets in abundance around your house, take a trip to your local zoo or take a nature walk and see what there is to capture. Maybe you have a friend or neighbor that has a beloved animal that they'd be willing to loan as a subject.

Remember that animals have personalities too, and capturing that on camera is both fun and can yield great photos.

If you have any questions please feel free to post them or email me. I'm here to help.

You have from*Friday Nov 13th*to*Thursday Nov 19th*to shoot your photos for this theme. Please submit only photos taken during that time frame. Below are some examples to get the creative juices flowing. Good luck and I look forward to seeing everyones photos!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/454077147_de99fd70a9.jpg
right before i got pregnant with Ava, Megan begged for a puppy. this is her with a friend's puppy. soon after i told her instead of a puppy she was getting a baby brother or sister instead! :P

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/663314573_deb8f38845.jpg
we find box turtles in/around our yard all the time. they become pets for the day! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3542710714_d77032859b.jpg
i shot this through a dirty window, so much clean up work had to be done. but i just loved that the squirrel was trying to steal the bird food.

REMEMBER:
- You may post up to 2 photos per challenge.
- Post-processing and use of actions ARE ALLOWED.
- Photos must be taken by you during the challenge week.
- Photos must be posted in the *new* PHOTOGRAPHY gallery & in this thread.
- PLEASE SIZE PICS to no larger than 600px WIDE and/or TALL.*
- Please number or title your photographs for recognition.

nina81
11-13-2009, 08:37 AM
Oh no...our little baby cat has been killed by a car 3 days ago!!! It was horrible telling the children the cat is dead...we had a funeral with lea because she wanted to be with us and say goodbye....:cry::cry::cry:

ingridfasquelle
11-13-2009, 10:40 AM
OH NO, Nina, that's horrible ! I'm just speechless...

Scrappie Irene
11-14-2009, 05:31 PM
OMG Nina! That's terrible. I can imagine how the children must feel now.

MissMint
11-14-2009, 09:06 PM
Oh a challlenge I have NO EXCUSE not to play along with. Count me in!!!
AWESOME examples Sarah!

Nina - how AWEFUL! Hugs to you and your kids. ;(

BansGran
11-14-2009, 11:34 PM
oh Nina.. how very sad for you and your family... so sorry to read of the loss of your cat.

and I feel like I should apologize.. but this has me all excited..
we are doing a doggy shoot tomorrow before I go into work... so this challenge comes at the perfect time.

Love the example photos.. they are wonderful!!!

Scrappie Irene
11-15-2009, 04:39 AM
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/thumbs/toetsie600.jpg (http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7442)

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/toetsie600.jpg?995

I took this one yesterday with my mothers camera, so it isn't the best quality. But I wanted to share this anyway.

BansGran
11-15-2009, 01:32 PM
Holiday Banner... it is a crime.. we dress her up... but today was only a collar or two.

Photo 1 for the Click-a-Pic Challenge #21 "Cuddly and Loveable"

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/bannyclaus2.jpg (http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7449)

love this challenge.....

MissMint
11-15-2009, 11:47 PM
Me TOO I could do this challenge every week! LOL.

My sweet kitty cat lying upside down.

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/IMG_6582.jpg (http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7451)

My friends new puppy Champ.

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/IMG_7260.jpg (http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7452)

birgit
11-16-2009, 03:23 AM
nina, i'm sorry to hear that! will you get them a new one?

sorry guys, don't have any pets! and i already took a pic of the neighbour's dog for the "fill the frame challenge" - don't want to ask them again...

shutterspeed
11-16-2009, 10:00 AM
oh Nina! how awful for you guys! so sorry! :(

Birgit you don't have to take a photo of a pet, it can be any kind of animal. :)

loving the entries ladies! it's so funny to me how animals faces can be almost as expressive as people! :)

Jodimc
11-17-2009, 07:48 PM
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/100_3511-1.jpg
Another challenge that I had time to participate in.
This one is of our new kitten.
I took so many pictures to try and get a decent pic and then I got this one and see that it's grainy. sigh~
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/forum/%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/100_3511-1.jpg%22%20/%3E

Jodimc
11-17-2009, 08:33 PM
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/Carmel_upload.jpg

BansGran
11-17-2009, 10:29 PM
Miss Mint... I know I read it somewhere that you are a Canon Girl... and I just have to ask what lens you shot your kitty pic with?

I am loving all the photos posted ladies.. keep 'em coming!!!!!

originalcher1
11-19-2009, 07:48 PM
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/Smudge.jpg (http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7481)
My kitty cat- he is 12 years old and still acts like a kitten!

graphicsgirl
11-19-2009, 11:06 PM
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/Family_pics_018_ed.jpg

Gabby
11-20-2009, 12:29 AM
Phew! I think I made it just under the wire!

Here are mine.

Yanni (in blue) and Yuki (in red).

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/clickapic21-studious-Yanni.jpg

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/clickapic21-vintage-Yuki.jpg

Scrappie Irene
11-20-2009, 02:12 AM
Here's my second, but if she is cute now?

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/toetie2K.jpg

http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7488 (http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7488)

birgit
11-20-2009, 02:26 AM
wow!!! what a lot of cats you guys have!!! i'm allergic to cats... :smug:

great pics!

shutterspeed
11-20-2009, 11:15 AM
wow, lots of cat owners! like Birgit, i'm allergic, so i'll admire from afar! :)

this week i'd like to CONGRATULATE:

Jodimc "Mitten Kitten"
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/100_3511-1.jpg
i like how you used the basket's handle to frame the face. cute! :)



Honorable Mentions:

Gabby "Vintage Yuki"
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/clickapic21-vintage-Yuki.jpg
the PP work you did really fit with the tone of the photo! :)

BansGran "Holiday Banner"
http://www.peppermintcreative.com/gallery/data/506/bannyclaus2.jpg
i liked that his face was the focal point of the photo! :)

fantastic job this week ladies! :D you all look like you have very cuddly & loveable fur babies at home! :)

Jodimc
11-20-2009, 01:09 PM
::yipee:::happydance::yes::yay::cheer:

Yipee!! I'm soo excited that you picked my picture!!
And I was soo upset at how grainy it was!!
Thanks, can't wait to use my $$.:D

Gabby
11-20-2009, 05:27 PM
Aww, congrats!

And I love my fur babies!

BansGran
11-21-2009, 11:30 PM
a big congrats... the kitty is so adorable...

and I shall give Miss Banner a big treat for her Honourable Mention.. so many gorgeous furbabies!!!