Pet portraits - Young Photographer Awards
Pet portraits
Curious George
Photographer
Jamie Smart
Category
Pet portraits – Winner 2023
Description
I captured this photo up on the moorland near our home one evening. There was a herd of horses up there grazing as the sun was setting and I noticed this particular one watching me with a certain curiosity, as though he was wondering what it was that I was holding. It was a blustery and rainy day and the sun just popped out from behind the clouds for long enough for me to capture this image.
My cat – Murray
Photographer
Conor Smith
Category
Pet portraits – Runner-up 2023
Description
This is my adorable 10-year-old black-and-white cat, Murray. He is a playful cat who still has many adorable ‘kitten moments’ when chasing his cat toys. He is a very proud and handsome figure, shown in this simplistic edited portrait photo. I removed the bushes from the background, opting for a simplistic ‘studio’ style photo with a white background and vignette filter softening the border and giving emphasis to the star of the photo. His bold jet black fur, although becoming grey, stands out in striking contrast to the background. His whiskers also stand out wonderfully from his body.
Green-eyed beauty
Photographer
Eilidh Shannon
Category
Pet portraits – Commended 2023
Description
This is my grandad’s cat Squeaker. She is a beautiful cat who turned up in his shed one day when she was a little kitten. He took her in, and she has grown into a lovely lady. She comes in and out through his window when she wants to be fed. One time I saw her poking her head round the corner and she looked really cute so I borrowed my mum’s phone to take a picture.