Kitty In the Sanctuary

[Michael Pancier]

While shooting at the Spanish Monastery today, this kitty started walking the halls. Grabbed my IR Camera (as my 40d was on a pod) and I popped a few pics. It was slightly underexposed so I boosted the exposure and add a Kodak Tri-X filter from one of my Plug Ins and Viola.

Raw file converted using pseudo-HDR and tonemapping in Photomatix Pro

20dIR + 10-22 @ 22mm
f/4.5
1/60
pop up flash on

[Julie Kenward]

Michael, I love the sanctuary in this one...the IR really pops all the nooks and crannies and there is just a huge amount of texture here. The only thing I think could be improved on would be to add more dark pupil area to the cats' eyes. They look a bit on the "Stephen King" side and I think a little additional dark area in the center would make him look much more realistic and less "Pet Cemetery!"

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Michael,
I echo Jules' comments - the sanctuary does look stunning and the cat is a killer touch apart from those eyes - they are a little scary!!
Regards,
Nicki

[Michael Pancier]

With Halloween coming up, maybe the scary eyes should stay ;-)

[Julie Kenward]

I knew you were going to say that! If that's the case, then I dare ya to turn 'em yellow and really freak us out! :eek::eek::eek:

[Chris Starbuck]

Michael,
Ditto on all the previous kudos.

I think I'd like to see what you can do in the "scary" direction, if you want to spend the time.:D

In the more "serious art" direction, I'm inclined (;)) to straighten the columns on the right, and the left side of the door frame.

Chris

[Gus Cobos]

EXCELLENT...my friend, what more can I say. The ***** cat is a plus, I'm just waiting for the wicked witch to open the door...:eek::D:cool: You really gave this an spooky feeling...:D

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Awesome capture Michael. The cat takes it over the top.
Regards,

[Harold Davis]

yellow eyes would be freaky!! nice capture, michael. the monastery does look nice here. different from your others, but with lots of character.

[Alfred Forns]

I vote for the yellow eyes Was thinking when the image first opened up a splash of color somewhere would be interesting !!!! I like it a lot Mike !!!