Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Black & White Wednesday :: Charlie

This week I am participating in Linda's Black & White Wednesday with photos of one of my favorite subjects, Charlie. I have to admit, I cheated a little by doctoring color photographs in Picnik to make them black and white.

I wish I could show you a picture of how Charlie looked when I first found him as a tiny five week old kitten so that you could see the contrast. He was skeletal and had a swollen, infected eye. I doubt he would have lived through another day if someone hadn't rescued him. (If you would like to read the story of how Charlie came in to my life, it is here.)

It is amazing when I look at him now, so big and healthy and gorgeous. I found him during a particularly difficult time in my life, so I like to say that I rescued him and he rescued me right back. He is a chatty, playful, loving, and mischievous companion, and I adore him.

12 comments:

Linda said...

Dear Stacy,
Oh your Charlie is SO beautiful!! My girls and I are looking at how lovely he is:) Thank you so much for taking part:)
xo
Linda

Theresa said...

What a sweet story! I think Charlie is just gorgeous in any color! I love it that you rescued each other:)

Enjoy your day my friend! HUGS!

Maiden Jane said...

B&W adds such a timeless quality to photos - very nice!

Kim's Treasures said...

Awww these are great!

Thimbleanna said...

Charlie is adorable! And why is starting with color cheating? I love how your pictures turned out!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Charlie is such a pretty kitty! What a beautiful photography subject.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Stacy,
Love your day at the beach. I'm jealous of that!
Very nice pic of your Charlie. Animals are life-savers! They are 100% love, all the time!
I'm finished with my ATC...and will send them out next week:) Do you have the schedule for the next few months??
I'm sure a wonderful idea will "pop" into your head soon!
Take care!
Warmly,
deb :)

Suz said...

oh only 5 weeks...little Mr. Darcy was 3 weeks....we are moms
I hope mr.darcy looks as beautiful as your guy...and those photos are fabulous...you are getting pretty good there girl....

M.E. Greene said...

I love those photos!

Dogwood said...

I love my handsome "god cat" Charlie! I know Rocky would love to play with him. Great doctored up black and white photos of your guy. I love his sweet face. Who could resist loving him. So glad the two of you have each other!

Erin Wallace said...

These photos are gorgeous!

xo Erin

Rachel said...

Oh I somehow missed this post. What beautiful pictures of Charlie! Isn't it amazing how these furry little creatures just capture our hearts. <3