Comment from GaliaG
the cat does not looks afraid at all and in fact if he decide to attack the dog , it's the dog who will run crying

good story telling, good luck with the contest

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017

wrong: the position of the cat's ears indicate that he is afraid;
toda raba

Comment from paulah
Good colors and focus. I think the drama of the cat's reaction is suppressed by its lesser presence in the frame. The dog who is not the hero of your story (I think) takes up too much of the frame. Story is great but the picture, in my opinion at least, could perhaps with a different crop be stronger on the frightened end of the story.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017

thanks paulah;
I cropped only the empty space at the top: I really don't see what else I could crop

reply by paulah on 18-Mar-2017

reply by paulah on 18-Mar-2017

That happens to me so often! I got the moment but no crop can make it really right.

Comment from Minnie Kaye
This reminds me of our dogs. Old dog, terrified of the new 8 week old puppy. But I love this, I'm just imagining that cat jumping on that dogs face and saying, not today dog. I love the brightness of your photo, so clear. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017

many thanks again for your nice comments

reply by Minnie Kaye on 17-Mar-2017

You're welcome

Comment from Browncat
Excellent capture of a friendly looking dog who startled a cat! The posture of the dog seems to indicate that he means no harm. The cat is holding her ground! Pleasing background and good cropping.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from Zilyram
Ah now this one does tell a story with the cats ears back in defensive mode but the dog looks quite friendly. A little bit tight composition in foreground but overall good lighting and focus.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017

many thanks again

Comment from Gail Ross
One inch closer and your nose is history. The way it's cropped it almost looks like they're standing on a wall, which is interesting. I also like the cat's shadow. Nice focus and lighting. Well done.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017

thanks a lot gail

Comment from csimmons032
Well done! Your focus, framing, and lighting are all good. I am sure that dogs and cats will always drive each other crazy. You did a great job :) Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017

many thanks again

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
LOL - Very sassy looking face on this little fellow. Great entry. The colors and the lighting perfectly done. Great detail as well. The story of course is contest perfection. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017

thanks a lot debi

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot that captures the essence of the situation perfectly. The colors are great and the cropping is fine considering you cut off all 4 feet of the dog. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017

thanks so much mike

Comment from Theo van Stratum
Sorry, not my favourite I am afraid. Although the exposure ir very good with backlight chopping of the legs, for me, not so much

I know that this are quick moments shots but...

Thanks for sharing

Theo

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 Comment Written 16-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2017

thanks;
I prefered a closer view of the cat's face rather than the dog's toes;
of course it is a snapshot: no time for framing, focusing.....