Cimin the Cat by Junita Haryati

Captured within the comfort of her home in Indonesia, this intimate portrait of Cimin the cat reflects a deep, enduring bond between the photographer and her feline neighbor. Junita Haryati documents the quiet, playful moments of a companion she has nurtured since kittenhood, transforming a simple domestic scene into a heartwarming narrative of friendship. The image is award-worthy for its ability to find profound beauty in the everyday, utilizing soft natural light and a candid perspective to highlight the personality and charm of a beloved pet, ultimately serving as a testament to the joy found in small, daily connections.

Cimin the Cat by Junita Haryati(c) Light & Composition University
Samsung A5 | Exposure 1/35sec @ f/1.9 | ISO 64 | Focal Length 3.60mm
Copyright Β© Junita Haryati
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Junita Haryati

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Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Junita Haryati is an amateur photographer who finds inspiration in the beauty of her home country. While she balances a professional career in telecommunications, she dedicates her creative energy to interpreting the world through her lens, capturing the subjects that resonate with her heart. Despite using standard equipment, she demonstrates a keen eye for detail and emotion, proving that compelling storytelling in photography is defined more by the photographer's vision than by the complexity of their gear.

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Award Reach | Reviews
7,334 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 18, 2019
61.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 16.0
Style 11.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Cibubur, West Java, Indonesia

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Junita Haryati Photography
Wildlife Photography

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5.0/5 points
7,334/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
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0.6/5 points
56/500 Submission
Jury Score: 61.0/80
Resonance Score: 10.6/20
Total Award Score: 71.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The feline’s placement creates a precarious imbalance. It’s a composition that doesn't quite resolve, as the subject’s gaze pulls the eye toward an empty, unweighted periphery. The negative space lacks the necessary tension to anchor the frame. While the soft tonality is pleasant, it’s ultimately structural noise. I’ve seen enough domestic portraits to know that sentimentality rarely compensates for a weak fulcrum. It’s a missed opportunity for geometric precision in an otherwise static domestic plane.
Victoria Ashby Wildlife, Nature & the Ethics of the Unseen Moment Expert Review
Domesticity isn't wildlife, and I’m frankly baffled by its inclusion here. While the soft light on Cimin’s fur is pleasant, it’s a portrait of a pet, not a study of wild behavior. I’ve spent weeks in blinds waiting for a single, unforced movement from a shy creature; this is just a cat in a living room. It’s charming, sure, but it doesn't belong in a wildlife category. It’s an extraction of comfort, not patience.
Marcus Trent Human Truth, Documentary & The Decisive Moment Expert Review
You didn't need a fancy rig to capture this. It’s just you and Cimin, and that’s exactly why it works. I’ve spent years in war zones, but there’s a quiet, grounding peace in this frame that hits me right in the chest. You waited for that specific, soft light to hit his fur. Because you were present, the camera didn't get in the way. It’s a simple, honest moment of friendship. I respect that.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most pet portraits are forgettable fluff, but Cimin’s gaze holds a weight that defies the casual nature of a phone snapshot. The shallow depth of field isolates that singular, piercing eye, forcing an intimacy that feels earned rather than staged. I’ve seen thousands of domestic shots, yet this one lingers because it’s honest. It doesn't try to be art; it just is. Honestly, it makes me miss my own old cat. That’s why it endures.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Yuki Sato

The Quiet Pulse of Home

There is a particular rhythm to a house when it is shared with a creature who lives entirely in the present. We often mistake silence for a lack of activity, but in the company of a resting animal, silence becomes a living thing. It is a soft, steady pulse that anchors the room.

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By Margaret Holt

The Quiet Geometry of Presence

There is a specific, heavy silence that settles over a room when a creature is simply existing within it. It is not an empty silence, but one filled with the rhythmic pulse of another life.

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