Ode To Spot : Please read ALL the rules before entering

Challenge #13 in the Ode to Spot series. Hosted by Patchandcrew.

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For this challenge : One or more domestic cats actively playing with a toy :) The rules below regarding post processing and additional rules are there to be read also.

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Announced:

Sunday, 15th January, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 22nd January, 2012 – Saturday, 28th January, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 29th January, 2012 – Saturday, 4th February, 2012 (GMT)

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Basic processing, and cloning out of distractions, is allowed.
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Additional rules:

No images depicting animal abuse, suffering or death [ nor potential injury or death ], of any animal.
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DQs of non-eligible entries will be done at the close of submissions.

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The stalker

by Stingray128

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Her favorite technique of ambush. Sneak under the cover of whatever is available, then explode out from under it.

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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Submitted:	Monday, 23rd January, 2012 18:15 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 23rd February, 2010
Focal length:	4.9 mm
Shutter speed:	1/25 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
ISO:	400
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Views:	655
Galleries:	View this photo in Stingray128's gallery

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Total comments: 8

Wonderful. :)

1 upvote

Thanks to all for the comments! I appreciate the response from everyone!

0 upvotes

The expression really makes this shot outstanding.

1 upvote

what a shot!!!!! Congratulations!!!

Comment edited 11 seconds after posting

2 upvotes

The position of kitty's eyes just make this shot even better!

2 upvotes

Beautiful shot, deserved win. Sure you capture one of the aspects of what it means to be a cat.

2 upvotes

Great shot

1 upvote

Great picture, I knew this was the winner when I saw it.

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Total comments: 8

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