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Ready to pounce

© Ann Coates

Ready to pounce

Uploaded: September 11, 2012 01:41:14

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Izzy spotted some kind of little insect. Shortly after this she pounced and missed. She would be hopeless if she had to fend for herself. I have only seen her catch a bird once in two and a half years and even then she dropped it with excitement when she saw me and the bird flew off.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 75.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 11, 2012

Too cute! Great catch! #1485710

Gord MacEachern September 11, 2012

This is fantastic Ann, hope we see it again!! #10317777

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 11, 2012

Love this, Great capture. #10317780

Mary K. Robison September 11, 2012

Brilliant pre-pouncing shot, Ann. And your description of Izzy's predator abilities is hilarious! #10317857

Antonio Amen September 11, 2012

Wow, excellent shot, well done. #10317878

Michelle Alton September 11, 2012

Oh..GREAT to see the adult Izzy. She is even more wonderful than she was as a kitten. I love her without ever having met her. #10317918

Jack Gaskin September 11, 2012

Thats the Lets play Stare She's too PUDGY to be a serious stalker Just LOOK AT THE FAT BUTT UP IN THE AIR ;o)
Nice catch

Jack #10317961

Marijana Fajgl September 11, 2012

What a priceless capture, Ann! I love her intense expression. She is a darling. #10318576

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 11, 2012

Good thing she's got you, Ann. LOL. A very cute shot of Izzy! As for me, I recently underwent a total hip replacement but I'm back on the mend! #10318611

John Connolly September 11, 2012

What a marvelous shot of Izzy, Ann! Your timing and composition are outstanding!
Spring has been noticible here for the past week, even some roses are out in flower at the moment! Bring it on!!! #10318665

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 12, 2012

Brilliant capture---perfect timing to capture this intent, slightly comical (knowing the outcome) scene! #10320129

Phillip R. Connolly September 12, 2012

You have captured everything in this great image, Ann!!! Izzy at her best!! Well done!!

Phil #10320523

Lorna Shutter September 16, 2012

I love this Ann! Izzy reminds me of the Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland! (Not sure why.) Great expression on this cute kitty's face! Fantastic timing and capture, Ann! :) #10325806

Stephen Zacker September 17, 2012

You have caught the essence of cat. Fun capture #10326088

Renee Doyle October 29, 2012

:-) wonderful capture and finalist Ann! Congratulations! #10389177

Marijana Fajgl October 29, 2012

big congratulations on your well deserved finalist, Ann! Give Izzy a treat :) #10389241

Tiia Vissak October 29, 2012

Congratulations! #10389273

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Congrats on your Finalist Ann!! #10389592

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Congratulations! #10390144

Lorna Shutter October 29, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this wonderful image, Ann!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
Photobucket #10390156

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 29, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Ann. Good luck in the next round. #10390239

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe October 29, 2012

Nice that Izzy has you for a two legged parent! LOL......Congratulations on the Finalist Ann....hope this sees gold...beautifully captured! #10390585

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 29, 2012

WHAT an intense look! Congratulations on this marvellous finalist, Ann. #10391244

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 29, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10391271

Tammy Espino October 29, 2012

Congrats on this super finalist :) #10392575

Ellen Hodges October 29, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with this super finalist, Ann!!! #10393464

Avril Young October 30, 2012

congratulations Ann...glad to hear he dropped it :) wonderful capture! #10393827

Stephen Zacker October 30, 2012

:-) You have captured the essence of cat. Congratulations #10393947

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 30, 2012

Oh, she looks like she means business...tensed and intense on her mission but I had to laugh at your commentary on her bird catching abilities! I have one like that, too - also a female who does all the appropriate stalking, gets close but in the long run doesn't have the finesse to do it right...thankfully. I'm rambling on here, Ann - let me congratulate you on an excellent portrait and wonderful Finalist of Izzy in (in)action!!! :) #10394062

Connie J. Bagot October 30, 2012

Your DOF is so perfect! Lovely details and beautiful finalist---congratulations Ann! #10394161

John Connolly October 30, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist Ann! A very deserving award! #10394752

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 30, 2012

My purebreds are extreme klutzs even when playing. Hopeless! This is a great shot - Big congrats on your finalist! #10394843

Gord MacEachern October 30, 2012

Hi Ann, big congrats on this very special image, hope we get to see this in gold!! #10395829

Mary K. Robison October 30, 2012

Congratulations on Izzy making the finals, Ann! She - and you - deserve it! #10396554

Carol L. Fowler October 31, 2012

Excellent capture and Finalist! She looks like our M-CAT, who lived 23 years!! #10398162

Robert K. Bemus level-classic October 31, 2012

What a great cat!! Congratulations on your Finalist!! #10398383

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic November 01, 2012

She is beautiful! Congratulations Ann on this great Finalist! #10398834

Merna L. Nobile November 01, 2012

Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna #10399668

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