Maneki Neko is a japanese fortune cat. The most common belief is that the left paw raised brings in customers, while a right paw brings good luck and wealth (Wikipedia). Anyway I like the little guy. Shot in front of a neat asian food store in munich.
| Canon EOS 5D | |
| Focal Length: | 50 mm |
| Aperture: | f/1.6 |
| Exposure: | 1/160 sec |
| ISO Speed: | 800 |
very nice capture
Olivier Jules on 1st February 2011 @ 9:55pm
I'd like one with the right paw raised. Lovely capture.
Otto K. on 1st February 2011 @ 11:30pm
Really interesting--cool shot!
Christopher on 2nd February 2011 @ 4:30am
perfect equilibrium bet ween elementa in this shot, lovely hue and very nice backgroung, compliments Ben
fabrizio on 2nd February 2011 @ 7:14am
That is one cute kitty. I like the mood in this picture, but think the two lamps in the upper left is somewhat distracting.
Yngve Thoresen on 2nd February 2011 @ 9:48am
That's a great image! The composition and depth of field are fantastic.
Martina Egli on 2nd February 2011 @ 6:13pm
Nice focus and bokeh, human presence on the background is interesting!
Sakis on 2nd February 2011 @ 8:20pm
Beautiful and soft bw
Like toning and depth of focus
Excellent work
Andrey Samolinov on 3rd February 2011 @ 4:57pm
I love these cats, I have to wave back each time I see one. Nice shot
rhys on 4th February 2011 @ 3:48pm
Excellent bokeh, the eyes are immediately drawn to the Japanese fortune cat. Like the arrangement of all the teapots. Interesting and fascinating image.
John Maslowski on 4th February 2011 @ 9:14pm
Wow, how I envy that f/1.6! Just to let you know I voted for your blog for the 2011 awards!
Hans ter Horst on 5th February 2011 @ 7:12pm
He looks kind of lonely..... we like the darkness on the right side, gives the cat all the attention!
Framed and Shot on 6th February 2011 @ 10:23am
Great shot and depth of field choice. I like :)
bluechameleon on 6th February 2011 @ 5:16pm
Charming items in this window. I love rummaging through places like this.
sherri on 8th February 2011 @ 6:33am
The kitty makes this image, but then I expect you knew this when originally framed this.
ROB on 8th February 2011 @ 11:36pm
I love these little luck cats, especially the ones that wave. great capture with a subtle, "soft" feeling.
PhotoGeek on 10th February 2011 @ 6:13am
Awesome DOF!
Antony ThePhotographer on 14th February 2011 @ 10:09am
Great B&W tones here, Very smooth.
David Dillon Photography on 17th February 2011 @ 3:29pm
loved it!! so smooth and relaxing.....the composure in the shot is really rejuvinating.
Abhie on 23rd February 2011 @ 10:05am
How could I get a copy of your photos? I truly love this one. If you're interested in a sale then please e-mail me. Thanks! Beautiful work.
Candace on 23rd February 2011 @ 9:11pm
wonderful work, toning ...
Klaudia J on 9th March 2011 @ 6:34pm
nice shot :)
broman on 25th March 2011 @ 1:23pm
I love the atmosphere of this shot, superb B / W, good photographic work, well done !
Olivier Rault on 11th February 2012 @ 1:28pm