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The Beast Within

© Paul Michko

The Beast Within

Uploaded: November 18, 2004 02:22:29

Description

B&W lowlight picture of Key-Kat with eyes added from another color shot. He is such a beast when he wants to be fed.

Comments

Colleen Braun November 18, 2004

he scares me...LOL #189404

S J November 18, 2004

Terrific image, Paul! I won't forget this image at least for a few days!!! #922718

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 18, 2004

I think it might be in your best interests to feed him! NOW! #922719

Alan L. Borror November 18, 2004

This is great, Paul! When was he last fed? #922737

Tom Andersen November 18, 2004

Looks like my cat just before he scratches on my furniture. Great capture, Paul! #922770

Kelly Abernathy level-classic November 18, 2004

LOL Paul! So cute. Such a nice job on this! He wants to know why you're screwing around with the camera when it's dinnertime! :) -K #922771

Kathryn (Love) Scheet level-classic November 18, 2004

great capture - almost like he is trying to hold back hisssssssss, or show his teeth... I would advise you to not with hold the food #922805

Kenton L. Elliott November 18, 2004

WOW! Great work, Paul. Looks like he's used to getting his own way!
Well done. #922838

Joy Brown November 18, 2004

Scaaaary!!! Great job, Paul! #922867

Wally Orlowsky November 18, 2004

Now you have me terrified, Paul ... and the cat is scary too :) #922914

Cathy Gregor November 18, 2004

Definitely beastly! Nice one, Paul.
-cathy #922933

Dolores Neilson November 18, 2004

I like that this image can be symbolic, Paul! Isn't there a "beast" in all of us?" #923001

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 18, 2004

Oohhhhhh what scary eyes! This is cool Paul! #923076

Michael Allen November 18, 2004

WOW!!! I like it!

The darkness adds to the "darkness"!

Looks like this guy can chomp some tuna, Paul. lol

Very nice treatment. ..mike ;-] #923120

Marcie A. Fowler November 18, 2004

Being a cat owner I understand completely and I love this shot. Great choice to use a combination of B&W and the add color to the eyes!! Superb effects Paul!! I have one kitty who loves her lovins and the other kitty who acknowledges you when he wants food otherwise don't bug him (LOL)!! #923133

Paul Michko November 18, 2004

Thanks, Colleen, Sanjay, Carolyn, Alan, Tom, K, Kathryn, Kenton, Joy, Wally, Cathy, Dolores, Claudia, Michael and Marcie. This is the stage right before nibbling your toes. Breakfast is at 5:30 sharp, weekends included. GOT THAT!!! LOL #923148

Allan L. Whitehead November 18, 2004

Mich-ificent Paul, I love the composition and the effects. The selective coloring is simply stunning. Very well done, my dear friend - your good friend, Allan #923156

Donna J. Taff November 18, 2004

Great image, Paul!!!!! You better feed him now!!! #923390

cj patterson November 18, 2004

whoa! he's scary! you better feed him...great capture...and love the shadows and those eyes! a good kitty gone bad!!! :) #923581

Dan Holm November 18, 2004

Wow!! That face!! Those eyes!! What an image! ... Perfect! ... A winner in my book, Paul! #923763

Robert Goodman November 18, 2004

Now you have my dog scared,Great shot Paul!!!!!! #923787

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 18, 2004

WOW, outstanding capture and effects, Paul, excellent composition!

-Debby #924170

Paul Michko November 18, 2004

Thanks, Allan, Donna, CJ, Dan, Robert and Debby. #924363

Stephen Zacker November 18, 2004

Very creative and different! Like your title! :-) #924411

Paul Michko November 18, 2004

Thanks, Stephen. #924449

Leonard Pierce November 18, 2004

Cool shot Paul!!! #924859

Paul Michko November 19, 2004

Thanks, Len. #924883

Janet Detota November 20, 2004

Looks a bit posessed! Better call the exorcist!! Wonderful job! #927916

Dan Holm December 15, 2004

Woo Hoo!! One of my absolute favories of yours, Paul!! CONGRATULATIONS on this most deserving FINALIST!! #974542

Stanley J. Contrades December 15, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS, Paul, and am sure he's been fed long before now :-)! Best of luck in the next judging stage!
Aloha,
Stan
#974694

Carol Brill December 16, 2004

Paul, this is some amazing work, congratulations on reaching the finals, and best of luck! #974756

Alan L. Borror December 16, 2004

Congrats, Paul on this wonderful image and good luck in the finals! #974989

Diane Addonizio level-classic December 16, 2004

Congrats, Paul! #975406

Allan L. Whitehead December 16, 2004

Paul, congratulations on your two finalist selections. Well done, and good luck in the next step - your good friend, Allan #975512

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 16, 2004

So creepy Paul, congratulations! #975850

S J December 16, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS on this terrific finalist, Paul! #975902

Cindy Paquette December 16, 2004

A BIG congratulations Paul! #976611

Paul Michko December 16, 2004

Thanks so much everyone, and good luck to all the finalist. #976635

Karen Engelbreth December 16, 2004

Congrats, Paul! #976794

Stacey A. Bates December 16, 2004

Congrats Paul!! Wonderful Image!!! #977097

Terry R. Hatfield December 16, 2004

Congratulations,Paul:-) #977140

Robert Goodman December 16, 2004

Congratulations Paul!!!!!! #977330

Colleen Braun December 16, 2004

congratulations... #977483

Marcie A. Fowler December 16, 2004

congrats on this clever image Paul! #977507

Kathleen Clemons December 16, 2004

Congrats to you, Paul! #977627

Lisa Deaton December 16, 2004

This image is great. congrats and good luck with this one!!! #977903

Tom Andersen December 16, 2004

Congratulations, Paul! #978169

Mary K. Robison December 16, 2004

Funny, and well done ~
Congratulations! #978208

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 17, 2004

Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Paul!

Best Wishes,
Debby #980159

Donna W. Neal December 18, 2004

Creative and well done on this finalist Paul, Congratulations! #983798

Janet Detota December 18, 2004

Congratulations on this awesome creation! #984911

Colette M. Metcalf December 18, 2004

Congratulations to you Paul!!! #984949

Marsha S. Smith January 27, 2005

This is so amazing it is almost creepy. If I opened my eyes one night and saw those eyes looking at me I would be terrified. Great job. And if I were you I would feed him anytime he wanted. #1067328

Paul Michko January 27, 2005

Thanks for all your great comments. #1067756

Taylor January 02, 2006

Wonderful job. This deserved to be a finalist. Congratulations! #2246189

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