This week I saw a lot of great photo ops with the cats. All of them happened when the camera was in another room. I decided to make it a challenge to capture great shots. Don’t get all excited because they are never adorable when I have a camera in my hand. If perchance there is a great shot, I will screw it up somehow. Without Mollie, Sasha has been promoted to most photogenic cat in the house. See what you think.
First though here is Gus making himself at home on my desk just like all the cats do. They taught him well!
Gus and Sasha are close in age and they play together often. Sometimes it starts with a face washing and ends up in a body thumping wrestle.
If I try to intercede I get the “nothing going on here look” and I’m asked to move along.
Morgan wanted one of her glamour shots included so here goes.
We hope everyone has a great weekend!
I love that opening shot of Gus on your desk! Theo is so uncooperative when it comes to photo posing. Maybe it’s just as well. I would become obsessed 😉
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They are best when they are sleeping or just waking up. Other than that I’m lucky to get on shot out of 20 that isn’t blurred.
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Lovely images, one and all.
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Thanks!
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Oh, that Morgan! She just can’t take a bad photo, can she? Very good close up. I think they all turned out well.
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Thanks. I can show you the 100 that didn’t!
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Come on, Morgan can’t take a bad pic!
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No she can’t. She’s a happy cat. They make great subjects.
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Such beautiful cats!
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Thanks!
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I think you have a great eye for cat pics.
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I don’t think so. I have tons of really bad shots.
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It’s hard to pick whether Gus lounging on your desk or the “nothing going on here look” is my favorite picture today. All innocent looks and Morgan’s glamour shot is equally sweet.
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Gus thanks you! He is sitting on my lap while I read this!
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He has fit into the family purrfectly!
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They are really beautiful and loveable, and your photos bring out all that too.
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They have their moments!
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Your cats are all gorgeous and very expressive. Love these shots!
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Thanks. They are great companions!
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They look pretty cute to me. Have a nice weekend!
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I bet you never met a cat you didn’t love!
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I can’t imagine the shots you missed, because these are all wonderful.
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Sasha often peers around a corner at the top stair landing. It is so cute but I’ve yet to capture it. I never have the camera on me and when I go get it, she leaves.
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You need an extra pair of hands to position Sasha on the stairs when you are ready. I know, it’s impossible to pose a cat.
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I love the picture of Gus on your desk. He looks so peaceful and sweat.
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All of my cats take their turns at annoying me on my desk. They usually walk up and down, sometimes on my keyboard, then they nap on the cat bed.
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And, of course I meant “sweet.” I’m sure Gus doesn’t sweat. 🙂
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Yes he did ask why you thought he sweat!
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Love the pictures and love the voice you give to them!
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Thanks. This was yesterday. They were wild until I brought out the camera!
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Gus has the best looking tummy. I want to reach through the screen and rub it– for as long as he’d let me, of course.
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He has a very furry tummy. Most of my cats have thinner fur underneath but not him.
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That’s a great shot of Gus peeking over the edge of his bed…….and as long as he and Sasha are just “play wrestling” and there’s no drawing of blood (!) I think it’s great exercise. David and I have to wrestle with Ted and risk the occasional scratch or bite since he’s all by himself here but he does love to wrestle around on the floor or chase a toy across the room, etc. Cats are just so photogenic. Morgan’s glamour closeup is sweet too.
Hugs, Pam
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No real aggression. As soon as one of them gets too intense, the other squeals and runs away!
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Love your pivs and captions. No Gracie…. maybe she was behind the camera??
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I had a picture of her too but I don’t usually do more than 4 pics in a post. It wasn’t extraordinary.
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I love the photo of Gus on your desk. Cute and indicative of the cat-centric household!
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I don’t like a lot of clutter on horizontal surfaces except for cat beds and cat toys and yes cats. Go figure!
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Any shot of a cat is a great capture!
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Yes indeed! I don’t know how you do it. I have a hundred blurred ones.
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Glad that Gus is making himself at home! 😛
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He never was really shy. Just laid back.
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they are the best models… we love the Gus photo… a sleeping cat makes a better symbol of peace than that pigeon thingy…
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Yes, a sleeping cat is peaceful…as long as you don’t wake him up!
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Your cats are the best! Gus does look super comfy. Sasha and Gus do look super innocent as they look at you. Our Yorkie has a great “innocent” expression too! And Morgan is such a glamour model! Wishing you all a great weekend as well!
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Looks like most of the weekend will be great weather-wise. Animals always look innocent after they’ve done something naughty!
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Yes, I told my husband we need to hike again this weekend, for too soon the weather is going to turn too cold!
Animals are experts at looking innocent and they look so darn cute!
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Especially puppies!
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Oooh yes!!
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So cute
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Thanks!
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You are welcome
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It never fails about the camera not being handy for most great picture opportunities. At least they didn’t just hide on you and you got some shots.
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I also have 70 shots that are blurred. I have a lot of respect for people who take great animal shots. The only time I get them is when they are sleeping.
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Aren’t digital cameras a blessing compared to the old film ones when you didn’t even know what you got. 😊
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Yes and all that money for developing!
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Especially paying for the not so good shots and then what to do with them afterwards.
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The top photo of Gus looks like the way I feel this morning. Great shots, Kate!
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I often feel like that with the cooler mornings.
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That’s so cool and Gus and Sasha are playmates! Great for both of them. And try photographing 8 week old kittens who just want to climb on you. That’s a fun challenge!
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Your shots are so good. 99% of mine are too blurred to use. Sasha is incredibly photogenic. If I can catch her peeping around corners I’d be in heaven.
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I don’t have enough words to tell you how much I love these pictures! And you know how much I love the Sassy Cats♥ I think they are all photogenic because you are the boss of your camera. My camera is still bossing me around! Happy weekend to you all!
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Thanks! This is a good crew even when they fight me on pictures!
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Isn’t that the truth, Kate. As soon as you grab the camera no one acts cute or hides their face. It happens with humans, too. Gus seems to be integrating very well with the family. You still managed to get some cute, and ‘why are taking photos of me’ pictures. Have a great weekend!
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I have the same issues with people shots. Maybe it’s me? Nah! Can’t be!
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