Nested Cats

by GIULIO57

Original BW negative scanned using Epson Perfection 3200; trying to get same result as original paper print. Kodak Film T-MAX 400 printed on ILFORD RC Multigrade IV paper (pearl type). Used original developer(s) to process film and paper in traditional darkroom. Hand-held PENTAX LX camera and Pentax Zoom lens 40-80mm set on 40mm. Manual focusing. Manual exposure. F: 4. Shutter Speed:1/125sec. (Light Yellow filter in front of lens). Date: Jan.13th,2008.Place:Umbria-Italy.Sorry for the following sad story: “Only one cat (Blanche) is still alive and in good health. All others lost their lives “killed by cars”.Their names starting from left-bottom corner in counter clock-wise: Black, Blanche, Alice, Cyrus.
Uploaded10/11/2013 - 07:51
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Blaze
Posted 10/11/2013 - 08:24 Link
That's a lovely shot in b&w .... and a sad story.
bjolester
Posted 10/11/2013 - 08:27 Link
Wonderful image.

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senn
Posted 10/11/2013 - 11:32 Link
I clicked on cause I love felines .. and also other animals, .. including spiders .. the story is sad and unfortunately very common .. thanks for sharing this mate .. I like it much
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Mac
Posted 10/11/2013 - 12:16 Link
A beautiful memory portrait, Doctor.
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autumnlight
Posted 10/11/2013 - 13:10 Link
How beautiful are these cats? a sad story Giulio but i am glad Blanche is doing fine, and what a beautiful picture.
GIULIO57
Posted 10/11/2013 - 19:41 Link
Thx ALL a LOT....
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trixie
Posted 11/11/2013 - 19:21 Link
Lovely photo and I hope that Blance is doing well too
mrfrosty
Posted 11/11/2013 - 20:55 Link
Great shot.
We have always had cats in our home and have three at the moment . We have been lucky over the years and only lost one to a car in 36 years , all the rest have passed on through old age.
Dave.
GIULIO57
Posted 12/11/2013 - 17:30 Link
trixie wrote:
Lovely photo and I hope that Blance is doing well too

Thx Trixie...Blanche is doing a lot...she is always pregnant...she's a porno-cat!!!
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GIULIO57
Posted 12/11/2013 - 17:32 Link
mrfrosty wrote:
Great shot.
We have always had cats in our home and have three at the moment . We have been lucky over the years and only lost one to a car in 36 years , all the rest have passed on through old age.
Dave.

Thx for your cmt..and glad to hear your words. This is the scientific evidence that Italians drive like "dogs"!!!
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Johnlw
Posted 16/11/2013 - 21:27 Link
A very nice mono beautifully sharp eyes.
Regards John.
Regards John.
pauljay
Posted 22/11/2013 - 15:08 Link
'Black' has fierce eyes! Lovely shot Giulio. I want an LX!
Paul.

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GIULIO57
Posted 12/12/2013 - 06:38 Link
pauljay wrote:
'Black' has fierce eyes! Lovely shot Giulio. I want an LX!

Thx Paul and sory for delay.
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