• Mike Helechu
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Lorna Skeie 17 Oct 2009

What a beautiful guy this is. Wonderful shot

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Lorna. This had definitely become one of my favorites, too. Appreciate your comment.

Matthew Campbell 28 Jun 2009

very nice photo

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Matt. Glad you stopped by to take a look.

John Cappello 24 Jun 2009

Taut.- Nourished.- reveals the efforts on achievements and superation, overcomes the need to give testimony of the hours of sacrifice and the number of the density of the love for the Art.

Artist Reply: Thank you for stopping to take a look, John. I appreciate your comment.

Karie Goffic 21 Jun 2009

awesome portrait, love this!

Artist Reply: I appreciate your comment, Karie. Thank you for stopping by.

Jerrie Glasper 21 Jun 2009

This is the best portrait of a cat that I have ever seen. The intensity of personality is chilling...drives home the fact that all of God's creatures are intelligent and conscientious.

Artist Reply: Jerrie, I'm humbled by your comment. Elvin does have a great personality. My stepdaughter got him from the animal shelter. Slowly but surely, he's found his comfort levels in our home. Glad you like this portrait. Thanks for stopping by.

Anne Vis 21 Jun 2009

Awesome capture! Such a beauty and that great intense look! :-)

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Anne. Glad you like it. I appreciate your comment.

Crystal Basta 21 Jun 2009

Elvin is beautiful...err...handsome! Done in b & w is a real winner for me. I love b & w.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Crystal. I was up in the air about showing this in color or b&w; glad I chose monochrome. Appreciate your comments.

Sherry Weisel 12 Jun 2009

What a cutie ....

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Sherry. Appreciate your stopping by for a look.

Matthew Steffen 11 Jun 2009

great photo Mike

Artist Reply: Thank you for your comment, Matt. Glad you like it.

Alessandra Gatti 09 Jun 2009

Wonderful cat....intellegent and elegant! great portrait, Mike, and excellent details :)

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Alessandra. Good to hear from you. Glad you stopped by to take a look.

Sandra McClure 02 Jun 2009

Excellent capture

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for stopping by to take a look. I appreciate your comment.

Lucia Stewart 01 Jun 2009

OMG... what an adorable kitty Mike, an excellent and super cool pet portrait!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Lucia. So glad you like him. I'm thrilled that someone with such a wonderful portfolio of cat and pet images would enjoy this closeup. Thanks for stopping by.

Laurel Talabere 01 Jun 2009

Great shot, right down to the reflections in the eyes!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Laurel. I appreciate your comment.

Patty Day 31 May 2009

WOW!! What a beautiful cat, great shot!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for your comment, Patty. Elvin is proud to be a Maine coon cat. Appreciate your stopping by to have a look.

Michael Jones 31 May 2009

Awesome shot. Great B&W exposure!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Mike. Glad you stopped by to take a look.

Miro Gabriele 28 May 2009

cool shot and beautiful cat!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Miro. I appreciate your comments.

craig moline 27 May 2009

Great capture!

Artist Reply: Thanks Craig. I appreciate your comment.

Armando Salas 25 May 2009

Amazing image. First I thought it was a pencil drawing.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Armando. I was very pleased with the sharp focus in this image. Appreciate your comment.

Alex Preiss 24 May 2009

It’s a nice, crisp portrait.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Alex. I was pleasantly surprised with the close-focusing capabilities of my wife's point-and-shoot camera.

Heloisa Castro 19 May 2009

so cute

Artist Reply: Glad you like it, Heloisa. Thanks for stopping by.

Kovács János 18 May 2009

Elvin is, WOW!!! :))

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Kovács. Appreciate your stopping by to take a look.

Sandra Beraha 18 May 2009

Precioso, Precioso.

Artist Reply: Muchas gracias, Sandra. Espero que trajo una sonrisa a tu cara. Gracias por detenerse a comentar.

Sigridur Bachmann 18 May 2009

Wow ! Great close up photo ! EXQUISITE B/W tones !

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Sigga. Yes, I fell in love with the b&w version of this photo immediately. Appreciate your comments.

Maureen Bloesch 18 May 2009

wonderful capture! beautiful cat!

Artist Reply: I appreciate your comment very much, Maureen. Thanks for taking a look.

Olga van Dijk 18 May 2009

What a beautiful intense shot this is Mike!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Olga. This was definitely the best of all his poses. Appreciate your comment.

Mary Janosik 18 May 2009

WOW, again!! The Anonymous was me....I hate having to remember to sign in all the time...

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Mary. Yes, I've left some anonymous comments myself before realizing I wasn't logged in. Oh well, every good word helps. Appreciate your stopping by. . .twice.

Anonymous Guest 18 May 2009

WOW!!!!!! Great shot, Mike!!!

Anna Marie Fritz 18 May 2009

Oh, my! I love this close-up, Mike!!! Makes me want to scoop him up and snuggle him against my face.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Anna Marie. You obviously have a bond with cats. . .glad you appreciate this shot. Thanks for your comments.

Susana Araujo 17 May 2009

Excellent portrait! Thanks for sharing it.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Susana. This is the first shot that's gone directly from the camera to AW on the same day. Glad you like it.

Regina Coeli deWinter 17 May 2009

Great image, great kitty.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Regina. Elvin sends a shout-out to Sulky Miss Priss. Wants to know if she's up for a mouse hunt next weekend.

Sharon Gonzalez 17 May 2009

ELVIN IS PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL, MIKE. GORGEOUS SHOT.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Sharon. I just snapped this today! I liked what I saw immediately and decided to post it. Thanks for all of your generous comments.

gabrielle lee 17 May 2009

Fantastic shot! Gorgeous cat.....

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Gabrielle. Elvin insists on taking all the credit for this popular image. He's right.

ruth sears 17 May 2009

great cat shot.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Ruth. It's a great compliment coming from a person whose email address is "mypetcat!" Glad you stopped to take a look.

Stefani Wehner 17 May 2009

what a handsome guy! great capture!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Stefani. I'm afraid Elvin wouldn't be any kind of a match for Rangoon.

lillianhibiscus 17 May 2009

Such a beautiful capture of such a beautiful cat!!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Lillian. It's a great compliment coming from a person with 31 excellent cat pictures in their portfolio. Glad you like it.

Heli Aarniranta 17 May 2009

Wonderful blessing to meet you Elvin-Adorable you are..Great shot.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Heli, from both of us. Elvin is well aware of his star-power.

jerry carlin 17 May 2009

So glad he did. Gorgeous Cat!!!and great photo.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Jerry. I appreciate your thoughtful comments.