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Kodak POTD 4/18/06 - Glamour Puss

© Laura Clay-Ballard

Kodak POTD 4/18/06 - Glamour Puss

Uploaded: April 14, 2006

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** April 2006 - Better PHoto Finalist **

This is Huey aka Baby Huey. Huey's beautiful face (the colored version of this image) will be on the Kodak POTD board at Times Square on 4/18/06.

Comments

Paul Michko April 14, 2006

Stunning portrait capture, Laura. I love the perspective and the intense eyes. AWESOME!!! #426656

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe April 14, 2006

Congratulations, Laura...I love this bw version also! Beautiful!

ccc #2641495

April 14, 2006

Love the prespective . Wonderful shot. #2641587

Jim Huffield April 14, 2006

Wow this is beautiful Laura. Jim #2641719

Mary E. McCabe April 14, 2006

Really gorgeous, Laura - congrats! m #2641722

Laura Clay-Ballard April 14, 2006

thanks,y'all! #2641750

Lisa D. Greer April 14, 2006

Cute kitty pic Laura! Congrats on making Kodak POTD!!! :) #2641830

Laura Clay-Ballard April 14, 2006

thanks, Lisa! #2641904

Roger Bernabo April 14, 2006

A great B/W Laura! Purrrfect #2641910

Laura Clay-Ballard April 14, 2006

thanks, roger! #2641947

Ray Clarke April 14, 2006

Just love this in B&W Laura!!!(R) #2642015

Carla Metzler April 14, 2006

Congratulations, Laura!! Beautiful image! #2642023

Roxanne M. Bubar April 14, 2006

First of all a big CONGRATULAIONTS. This is such a fantastic image and perfect for the monthly theme. #2642033

Dawn Leslie April 14, 2006

Awesome shot, beautiful cat, great perspective! #2642275

Crystal M. Gove April 14, 2006

ADORABLE B&W image of this cute kitty, Laura :o)!!! I love the way he is sort of looking down at you. It must be kitty day, I posted a kitty picture today too :o)!! #2642312

Tonya R. Boles April 14, 2006

Such a special kitty to have his photo in NY..lol Great shot. #2642322

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 14, 2006

WOW!!! Huge congrates for Kodak POTD, Laura!! This is indeed a teriffic job! #2642429

Laura Clay-Ballard April 14, 2006

Thanks, everyone! We are very excited about our trip to New York City next week! #2642457

Denise A. Johnson April 14, 2006

i LOVE this in b/w...its great in color but I personally like the b/w best! congrats and have fun in ny...and know how jealous I am! #2642855

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 14, 2006

How exciting, Laura! This is a wonderfully composed b/w. Just darling. Have to go check out the color version. Enjoy NYC! It's fabulous! Big congratulations for the Kodak POTD. #2642863

Joy Rector April 14, 2006

beautiful #2642980

Jenny Bosmans April 14, 2006

WOOOOW!! This B&W version of Huey is just as stunning as the colored one, Laura!! I just love this!! Have a great time in NYC!! #2643151

Laura Clay-Ballard April 14, 2006

Thanks, to all! yes, we are PUMPED! #2643180

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic April 14, 2006

Gorgeous, Laura...Wonderful B&W! #2643201

Guy D. Biechele level-classic April 14, 2006

Dramatic B&W tones, and creative composition. Wonderful image, Laura! #2643248

Norman P. Banks April 14, 2006

Congrats on a great shot, Laura!

And Welcome to my Hometown! I hope you and family have an enjoyable visit to the Apple as well as a HAPPY EASTER!

Norm #2643351

Corinne M. Thompson April 14, 2006

WOW...I don't know which version I like better! This looks great in B&W. #2643471

Renee Doyle April 14, 2006

Congratulations Larua!!!!! WTG!!!! Huey looks great in b&w too!!!
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
#2643739

Laura Clay-Ballard April 14, 2006

thanks,y'all! #2643774

Nadya Johnson April 14, 2006

GREAT photo, Laura! How exciting to be featured in New York!!! Congratulations! #2644359

Cesar J. La Rosa April 14, 2006

Beautiful photo, Laura!!! Congratulations on your well-deserved Kodak POTD! Have a great trip!!! #2644678

Laura Clay-Ballard April 15, 2006

thanks, nadya and cesar! #2645355

Rhonda Smith April 15, 2006

Wow Laura.. I loved the original and this is equally wonderful !! What a gorgeous boy! And big congrats on the POTD .. both of them... I'll soon be saying " I knew her when...." ;o)
Have a great trip! #2647255

Noel Baebler April 15, 2006

Hurray for Huey!!! Congratulations on your Kodak Photo of the Day!!! #2647357

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 15, 2006

Hi Laura, this is absolutely OUTSTANDING!! Huey is so beautiful, congratulations!! You really deserve it!! Also, Happy Easter!! #2647620

Laura Clay-Ballard April 16, 2006

thanks, y'all! #2649000

Life Expressions April 17, 2006

I love this, Laura! Awesome framing and effects...simply beautiful! #2653070

April 18, 2006

great black and white especially the white on the cats face! Wonderful shot. #2657775

Laura Clay-Ballard April 20, 2006

Thanks, Robin and The JUDGES! #2666610

Helen Green April 20, 2006

Beautiful photo, works so well in black and white too.

Congratulations on the Kodak PODT #2666642

Susana Ms Heide April 20, 2006

This is one of my very favorite images of yours Laura!!! I'm glad it's being recognised in different ways! Good luck with it this month!!! Hey and WELCOME back from NYC!!!! Must have been very exciting!! #2666685

Laura Clay-Ballard April 20, 2006

thanks, y'all! #2666767

Joy Rector April 21, 2006

gorgeous #2668596

Laura Clay-Ballard April 21, 2006

Thanks, Joy! #2668810

WENDI EVANS April 21, 2006

I love the angle and composition of this shot. Huey has a beautiful head and face. Congrats on NY, that sounds like a wonderful accomplishment. #2669535

Laura Clay-Ballard April 21, 2006

thanks, Wendi! #2669791

Ermanno Radice April 21, 2006

Wonderful framing, great image, love in B&W, Laura!!! #2670627

Laura Clay-Ballard April 21, 2006

thanks, ermanno! #2671199

Diane Dupuis May 21, 2006

YAY!!! COngrats Laura!! #2793667

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe May 21, 2006

Congratulations!

ccc #2793815

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic May 21, 2006

Congratulations Laura on your finalist. He sure is a winner both places. Good luck in the next round. #2794127

Laura Clay-Ballard May 21, 2006

thanks, y'all! #2794144

Darryl Wilkinson May 21, 2006

DOUBLE congrats on this awesome finalist, Laura! #2794275

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic May 21, 2006

Congrats on this finalist, Laura...This is a fantastic B&W image! :) #2794298

Jill Flynn May 21, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist Laura! #2794332

Jenny Bosmans May 21, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Laura!! :) Huey the STAR!! :) #2794374

Kara L. Hendricks May 21, 2006

Woohooo Laura.. I know you love this one!!!... Congrats and good luck girl!! #2794387

Laura Clay-Ballard May 21, 2006

thanks, everyone! #2794533

Marie Fields May 21, 2006

Congratulations, Laura! Terrific image! #2794557

Laura Clay-Ballard May 21, 2006

thanks, marie! #2794573

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 21, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round! #2794715

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 21, 2006

So cute Laura, congrats! #2795058

Terry L. Ellis level-classic May 21, 2006

Congratulations, Laura, on this fantastic finalist! #2795118

Su Sana E. P level-classic May 21, 2006

Congratulations on this cute Finalist, Laura!! #2795171

Su Sana E. P level-classic May 21, 2006

Congratulations on this cute Finalist, Laura!! #2795172

Tonya R. Boles May 21, 2006

Congrats!!!! #2795191

Life Expressions May 21, 2006

Congrats on your lovely finalist, Laura!! :) #2795276

Lorraine A. Cook May 21, 2006

Congratulations, Laura! Good Luck in the next round<:)) #2795790

Pat Gamwell May 21, 2006

Sure don't know how I missed THIS one! WOW! Superb in all elements & a special commentary from the judges to boot! Way to go, my friend! CONGRATS on Kodak & BP finalist! #2795820

Renee Doyle May 21, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Laura!!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!
#2795974

Bobbie Davis May 21, 2006

Congrats Laura! #2796091

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 21, 2006

Congratulations, Laura! #2796394

Dale Ann Cubbage May 21, 2006

Many congrats Laura!

da #2796470

Laura Clay-Ballard May 22, 2006

thanks, everyone! #2797298

Sylvia Rossler May 22, 2006

Big congrats on this beautiful finalist Laura !! #2797332

Tammy Scott May 22, 2006

Congratualtions on this adorable finalist! #2797412

Donna W. Neal May 22, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful and well deserved finalist and good luck in the next round Laura #2797780

Laura Clay-Ballard May 22, 2006

thanks, y'all! #2797882

Nadya Johnson May 22, 2006

Congratulations, Laura! Cool to see this in the finalists! Best of luck in the next round! #2799379

Guy D. Biechele level-classic May 22, 2006

Congrats, on this finalist, Laura. Good Luck! #2799642

Ermanno Radice May 22, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Laura!!
Well deserved!!

#2800076

Laura Clay-Ballard May 22, 2006

thanks, to all! #2800495

Noel Baebler May 22, 2006

Huzzah, Laura!!! #2800825

Laura Clay-Ballard May 22, 2006

Thanks, Noel! #2800915

Mary N C. Taitt May 22, 2006

Kudos and congratulations! Fine work! Mary :-) #2800954

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 22, 2006

Congratulations Laura! #2801094

Laura Clay-Ballard May 22, 2006

thanks mary and gail! #2801277

Deb Holmes-Hatfield May 22, 2006

Way to go Laura, congrats to you! #2801500

Kristi A. Howson May 22, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Laura! Darling! #2802216

Susana Ms Heide May 22, 2006

I think this is my all time favorite image of yours (in b&w AND in color)!! So I'm really glad to see it here Laura and am keeping my fingers crossed for you in the golden round! Just such a glamorous image of this puss! #2802237

Cathy Barrows May 23, 2006

Congrats on your finalist...excellent #2803438

Debra Booth May 23, 2006

Beautiful, Laura!! Congratulations! #2803514

Corinne M. Thompson May 23, 2006

Congrats to you and your model, he's becoming a well known face! :) #2803823

Laura Clay-Ballard May 23, 2006

Thanks, everyone! And, did you know that Huey has his own portfolio now? ! LOL #2803894

Jim Kinnunen level-classic May 23, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful portrait and finalist, Laura!!!! #2804587

Laura Clay-Ballard May 23, 2006

thanks, Jim! #2804628

Nobu Nagase May 23, 2006

Congratulations, Laura!!! #2805429

Dr Silly level-classic May 23, 2006

Congratulations Laura. :O)
#2805444

Laura Clay-Ballard May 23, 2006

thanks, y'all! #2805521

Debbie Hartley May 23, 2006

Congratulations Laura! #2805668

Laura Clay-Ballard May 23, 2006

thanks, Debbie! #2806199

Mary K. Robison May 24, 2006

Congratulations to you, Laura, and to your sweet feline finalist! #2812099

Laura Clay-Ballard May 25, 2006

Thanks, Mary! #2812940

Dorann Weber May 25, 2006

Congratulations Laura, on this beautiful portrait of Huey! #2815044

Laura Clay-Ballard June 01, 2006

thanks, dorann! #2840458

July 19, 2006

This is a beautiful portrait. I love B&W photography :o) #3051008

Laura Clay-Ballard July 19, 2006

thanks, claire! #3051666

Larissa M. October 10, 2006

Beautiful, Beautiful!!!
ADORABLE cat!!
...and wonderful picture!

; )
~Lue... #3431865

Laura Clay-Ballard October 10, 2006

thanks, Lue! #3432013

Kathy L. Clark October 18, 2007

What a gorgeous kitty image Laura. You have a fantastic gallery. They are all wonderful. #4946698

Laura Clay-Ballard October 19, 2007

thanks, Kathy. #4947570

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