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You are here: Home / Diary / Photo Hunt: Silhouette

Photo Hunt: Silhouette

February 19, 2011 By: Sparkle Cat50 Comments

One of my easiest photo sessions ever!

Usually my human takes her photos of me into Photoshop, crops them, makes minor (sometimes major) color adjustments, removes distracting background elements and fur on the rug, reduces the noise if it’s too grainy, and sharpens the photo a touch (or a lot) before she deems it worthy of uploading to my blog. But sometimes she gets it right the first time. This photo is pretty much the way it came out of the camera, with just a smidgen of sharpening — no cropping or color or contrast adjustment.

I did not have to work very hard on my pose either!

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  1. Parker says

    February 21, 2011 at 9:57 am

    You look maaaarvelous! SOOC! I am impressed!

    Reply
  2. ann nz says

    February 20, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    Hi Sparkle,

    Your human is getting better in photography. But Ultimately it is the model that makes the photo.

    Reply
  3. bing says

    February 20, 2011 at 12:23 am

    perfect silhouette! 🙂 love it.

    Reply
  4. Marjorie &Dash Kitten says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    That is a lovely picture! How elegant and thoughtful you look.

    Reply
  5. Cory says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Why fuss with purrfection!!!

    Reply
  6. caren Gittleman says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    that photo is exquisite….that is definite contest material should one arise!

    Reply
  7. BeadedTail says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Sparkle, that is a gorgeous photo of you! There is no improving on purrfection!

    Reply
  8. Maggie May and The Creek Cats says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    This photo of you is simply stunning! We agree, no editing needed!!

    Reply
  9. Natalie says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    That is a gorgeous picture, Sparkle!

    Reply
  10. Fin says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    It is a beautiful pic of a lovely ladycat!

    Reply
  11. The Island Cats says

    February 19, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Beautiful, Sparkle!!

    Reply
  12. Isolated Existence says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Great colors! Love your tail, so fluffy 🙂

    Reply
  13. srp says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Yes, for kitties this is a most natural pose.. you always seem to know your best side.
    Mine is here.

    Reply
  14. Fuzzy and Zoe says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Wow, your human really puts a lot of work into each photo – now I’m totally ashamed of what I post! Thank you again for your comments regarding my dad. All of the comments were really comforting during a totally crappy week. I hope you have a great weekend!

    jana

    Reply
  15. The Poupounette says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Beautiful photo, Sparkle!

    Reply
  16. Brian says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Stunning!!!

    Reply
  17. Carol's Critter Corner says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    You look very pretty, it’s a great photo.

    Reply
  18. CCL Wendy says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:40 am

    That photo is so very artsy and mysterious! Kudos! Sometimes we luck out with that PURRfect shot which needs no adjustment.

    By the way, I saw you comment on another blog that you only weigh around 6 lbs.! That is even smaller than my Domino! You have a big PURRsonality and PURResence, so I thought you were a bigger kitty. I can only imagine what you would look like standing beside my Dante who weighs in at 21 lbs.!

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      February 19, 2011 at 4:34 pm

      Next to Dante, I would probably look like a toy kitty! BTW, humans who have met me in person after just seeing me on my blog always say they thought I would be bigger.

      Reply
  19. Father Tom says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:15 am

    Sparkle, just when I thought your beauty couldn’t be improved upon! My oh my!

    Beautiful photo!

    Tom
    xoxo

    Reply
  20. Katnip Lounge says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:49 am

    We bet you human is mighty pleased with herself. We want to know why she doesn’t get it right every time?

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      February 19, 2011 at 10:52 am

      You and me both!

      Reply
  21. Penelope CatFromHell says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:04 am

    What a great shot of you Sparkle! My Mommy would love to paint that one!
    Nellie

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  22. Pricilla says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:59 am

    It is a gorgeous shot.

    Reply
  23. Alice Audrey says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Gorgeous. It could be your next book cover. Or maybe a book cover for a book of odes to you, Sparkle.

    Reply
  24. Lynette Killam says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:31 am

    With great beauty like yours, Sparkle, a gorgeous picture is always assured, but I think your human has outdone herself..this one is stunning! Perhaps you should reward her with a nuzzle…:)

    Lynette

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  25. Cheysuli says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:55 am

    It looks like a nice play to be sitting too. I like it.

    Reply
  26. Catsparella says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Yep, this picture is pretty much purrfect – just like you, Sparkle! 🙂 Kudos to you and your human!

    Reply
  27. Raymond and Busby says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:42 am

    That’s a great shot, Sparkle. Perfect for today’s theme. (which Mom still swears was “mostly black”…)

    Reply
  28. Danielle says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Furry nice, Sparkle! The human bean does a little photo editing too, but she can only dream about Photoshop! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Marites says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:56 am

    this one is really a good shot! you look so beautiful! happy weekend!

    Reply
  30. jams o donnell says

    February 19, 2011 at 6:46 am

    Now that is a beautiful photo. I love it

    Reply
  31. Fui, Suey and Lishy says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Oh wow. Sparkle, that is a fabulous picture of you. You look very mysterious.
    P.S. With your standards, we hope you don’t see the pictures we uploaded to our blog today. Most aren’t even in focus 😛

    Reply
  32. Max the Quilt Cat says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:21 am

    Beautiful photo… just beautiful!!!

    pawhugs, Max

    Reply
  33. Hannah and Lucy says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:10 am

    That is a great picture of you Sparkle – your mom is very clever.
    luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  34. The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:05 am

    Stunning!!

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

    Reply
  35. mariodacat says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Your mom does a fabulous job as your pictures are always so purrfect!

    Reply
  36. Simba says

    February 19, 2011 at 4:34 am

    That is a cool photo of you, Sparkle. Mom has Photoshop Elements, but she really isn’t any good at editing photos other than cropping.

    Reply
  37. Marg says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:57 am

    Our Mom is trying her best to learn all that stuff about fixing the photos. That silhouette picture is great. Good job Sparkle. Hope all of you have a super Saturday.

    Reply
  38. janine says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:30 am

    wow! you should indeed be proud of this shot..just lovely!..i love your cat..

    mine is up here too:

    http://moms-journey.com/2011/02/18/silhouettes.aspx

    Reply
  39. Fisher says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:27 am

    I just know I would look better if my staff woman would learn all that stuff. You are gorgeous, Sparkle!

    Reply
  40. EG Wow, Canada says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:18 am

    It turned out exceptionally well!

    Silhouettes

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  41. Photo Stories says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:58 am

    You don’t need any “touching” up because you look great 🙂

    Reply
  42. Julie says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:55 am

    Lovely profile 🙂

    Reply
  43. Slash & Bronzy says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:33 am

    Wat a gorgeous photo! *swoons*

    Reply
  44. ginger jasper says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:20 am

    That is a beautiful picture.. Hugs GJ xx

    Reply
  45. archiearchive says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:34 am

    A delightful image. One which you will be proud to show to your grand-kits.

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      February 19, 2011 at 12:39 am

      Well, good luck to me on that, considering I’ve been spayed, MOL!

      Reply
  46. Mr Puddy says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:27 am

    Sparkle,

    I do like your photo a lot ! Look feline and feminine. And the Silhouette is just superb !!!!
    Sound like you mom is a professional in Photoshop ! She done a lot of jobs !!!
    Amazing woman : )
    My mom use Photoshop too but not a lot. Just adjust the color and put her signature. Except the photo is too dark too see, That’s going to be make over the lighting. That’s all she does.

    Reply

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