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Spike Week - Part 1

2008.03.10
The face of the hunter.

His weapons. DO NOT be fooled by their fuzziness.

One of his most successful "weapons". His "woe is me, I never get to go outside" look.

Another of his "weapons". His "I'm going to ignore you because you didn't give me any milk" look.

Spike in B&W

You may be wondering why I like to post his photos in B&W.

Well, there are a few reasons:
1. I like to emphasize his stripeyness.
2. I think the white around his eyes is pretty cool and looks more dramatic in b&w.
3. His Fuzzy White Paws...ditto #2.
4. It's all about the cat and there is no color to distract from his catness.
5. I like B&W.
6. Spike thinks he looks more sophisticated in B&W.

Thank you for the comments and encouragement on yesterday's post. :)
32 Comments
camilleauteuil Spike thinks right : beautiful portraits !
camilleauteuil · 2008-03-10: 23:09
bandit0024 beautiful set! love 1&2!
bandit0024 · 2008-03-10: 23:16
focussed He totally suite b&W......no need to explain...#3 made me giggle...He knows knows just how to get what he wants with that look doesn't he?! I missed Spike. So nice to see him back :)
focussed · 2008-03-11: 00:39
Najeli Lovely shots! Spike is a great model! (b&w shot of grey-white cat is very interesting :) )
Najeli · 2008-03-11: 01:59
fionarobinson great B+Ws
fionarobinson · 2008-03-11: 02:10
Fali84 lovely shots of spike
Fali84 · 2008-03-11: 02:19
mojaroo fantastic shot
mojaroo · 2008-03-11: 04:42
Peche Lisa, these are just gorgeous! The use of black and white doesn't need to be justified, it suits Spike perfectly for all the reasons you have given. Shows off the contrast in his stripes and the character in his face.
I'm sure Spike really needs to be told more how adorable he is too! :P Make sure you tell him from me :)
Peche · 2008-03-11: 05:48
Lynda Another lovely set. He's gorgeus in any colour.
Lynda · 2008-03-11: 06:58
Carley Great set! Spike is quite the drama king, isn't he??
Carley · 2008-03-11: 07:29
SheriJ B&W does Spike well!! he is one handsome Dude! Glad to see the master of posing back in his usual poor me and give me poses!! My cat has orange around his eyes. So I shoot him in color. Hope you are feeling better and better everyday!!
SheriJ · 2008-03-11: 08:24
jackie oooohhh. he is so cute! love #2
jackie · 2008-03-11: 08:35
haushinka Spike is always a cutie, no matter on what colour and from what perspective. And you always capture him in a superb way...
haushinka · 2008-03-11: 09:16
Jannie Awwww, I love the stripey rotter! He does look so handsome in his B&W! Oh boy, a whole week of Spike! Yippee! Does he also use the weapon of "I'm not paying any attention to you" and then when you turn your back WHOOSH, he's into something he's not supposed to be in to?
Jannie · 2008-03-11: 10:32
TheCrazyCroat I think the tone of these pics is beautiful and perfect for Spike. You took some great angles of him. Nice set.
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-03-11: 10:56
lexlevans yea! i missed spike. and i love him in b&w too :-) #1 is my fav with his intense serious stare, and the focus is great. and his 'woe is me' look is too cute :-) glad to see spike back and glad you're posting again!!
lexlevans · 2008-03-11: 11:03
amagala Wellcome back! I've been missing you...
amagala · 2008-03-11: 12:58
blur911 Nothing like a Spike Kitty to chase away the photo doldrums. I know what you mean about running out of inspiration, maybe I'll take your cue and go chase cats with a camera.
blur911 · 2008-03-11: 13:37
emmetan beautiful set! Hai Yu is able to say "meow meow" now = )
emmetan · 2008-03-11: 19:03
????? un reportajes perfeto comp@
????? · 2008-03-11: 19:12
kangshung Magnificent set of Spike Lisa - I agree, b & w works well for Spike! I like #1 and 3 best.
kangshung · 2008-03-11: 19:45
MHJphotos Awesome Lisa!!! That first shot is an absolute stunner! His eye is absolutely amazing.

So glad to see you back posting ... I always pick up at least 1 tidbit from each of your posts. Thanks for coming back!
MHJphotos · 2008-03-11: 23:03
Emma These are superb! I love the tone to these shots...warm black and white, which shows off Spike so well :)
Emma · 2008-03-12: 02:46
photopoet Spike, I checked this after Tuesday's photos. You are gorgeous and Lisa does such a wonderful job of capturing your expressions. Send the first photo in to a modeling agency—such expression and clarity. By the way I adore your whiskers.
photopoet · 2008-03-12: 06:19
garysktam I love this set in B&W tone..
garysktam · 2008-03-12: 10:42
Lindyart love this and all you wrote.. Spike just gets more and more into himself.. has he demanded any star treatment yet .. I love how you match his expressions to what you write :)
Lindyart · 2008-03-12: 12:49
Nayah Wonderful shots! Spike is the best!
Nayah · 2008-03-12: 16:02
etodd80 Spike is a very photogenic cat! Love the b/w. Really great spike shots!
etodd80 · 2008-03-12: 18:18
Genevieve i like the first two together. and well, i like the last two as well
Genevieve · 2008-03-12: 20:00
jendayee Great Spike ! he is really beautiful !
jendayee · 2008-03-13: 21:09
jwideman lovely portraits! i always love seeing his face. he always looks great in b&w
jwideman · 2008-03-13: 21:24
rolpa Spike week! What a great thing to come back to. I love these and look forward to a long look at the rest of them. Really beautiful and skilful portraits (and paw study).
rolpa · 2008-03-16: 19:13
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