I took delivery of a new (to me) camera a couple of months ago. I decided it was time to find out what it was like to own and use one of the best full frame DSLRs around. I’ve been thrilled with the landscapes I’ve managed to take so far, but most of all, I’ve been blown away by how much it loves the cats.
It seems so long since we last had some decent light indoors, that I couldn’t wait to set up my “studio” when the sun put in a rare appearance a few days ago. By “studio”, I mean the only place that gets natural light in our old house, which is our bed. I covered it with a fluffy throw, chucked on a couple of catnip toys and within seconds most of our eleven cats were going berserk. I clearly wasn’t able to isolate just one for a portrait, so I let them play for a while. Eventually, some moved up to their play den in the attic and I was left with just three.
Chai has always been my preferred model, as her colour and markings work well, especially in the low winter sun. She is also very co-operative and seems to understand what I need when I stick the camera in her face. She was rescued at the age of just ten weeks in a park in Romania. Someone had cut her all over, hit her so hard it detached her lower lip, slit her throat and broke both her front legs. A wonderful rescuer friend of mine dedicated herself to Chai’s recovery and a few months later, we had her brought over to the UK with her two friends, Foxy and DeeDee. It’s incredible, not only that she survived, but she did so with an unwavering trust in humans that still reduces me to tears.
If anyone is interested in adopting a cat from Eastern Europe, feel free to contact me for details. We have brought over nine so far and they are the most loving cats you could ever wish to meet. They get on so well together and we are constantly amazed at how they will sleep, wash and play together. The rescuers don’t ask for adoption fees, will do the paperwork on your behalf and you only need pay for the transport. To save a little life like Chai’s could cost as little as £150.
Adorable! Love the color.. Looking at Kitty pictures puts you in a good mood! 😀
Thank you. It always puts me in a good mood as well 🙂
The cat u have pic of looks like my Philip. https://t.co/AAPDOep0fF
Oh, how wonderful! Chai has a twin 🙂
Wow they are so similar, he’s a very handsome boy.
I like the last one. She looks like she is plotting something.
I will let you in on a secret. All our cats plot 😀
Chai is a beautiful cat and the photographs are excellent. I can tell you know what you are doing with the camera.
Thank you Charles. Cats and cameras. At least I know what I’m doing with those 😉
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what beautiful photos! your fur baby should be on the catwalk.
Now that’s an idea… 🙂
Wonderful photos with the natural lighting. ?
Our house is very old and dark. I like to make the most of any light when it appears 🙂
Chai is very lucky to have been rescued. <3
I know she is, but there are still so many unlucky ones out there on the streets 🙁
Yes, there are in my area too.
Thank you for rescuing this lovely girl; I felt physically sick when I read what had been done to her. Humans can be so very cruel.
Lovely photos, she is beautiful.
The photos are beautiful!
Beautiful photos and beautiful kitty. Thank you for rescuing her and giving her a happy life.
Chai is so lovely but to read what she went through pains me deeply. How can people be so cruel. I wish I could save all those animals who need it and let them live in paradise with nothing but love and care.
Beautiful cat!!! Beautiful pictures!! ????
thank you 🙂