Alayne noticed this unusual alignment on the cat tree in the cats' outdoor enclosure, so I headed over with the camera. Now, typically when we have the perfect "blog moment," by the time I pick up the camera and get back to wherever the action was, the moment is over. It's as if they know I want that photo. (In my mind I am the cursed photographer, constantly thwarted by uncooperative and ungrateful subjects. On the other hand, Alayne calls me the "tyrant photographer" because I am never quite satisfied with what I've got and always want yet one more shot ... as in, 50 or 60 photos. This is why I am also the cursed photographer in another sense. But I digress.)
Well, for this photo I had a split second to get the shot, because I knew one of the three cats would leap off the cat tree as soon as they realized I was standing there. So I only got one photo, and the horizontal shadow you see is the flash going off against the fence wire.
That's three-legged Honey Girl on top, blind Herbie on the next one down, and Fibby on the bottom ledge. Sure enough, as soon as Herbie heard the click of the shutter, he immediately jumped down and raced over to the fence to greet me. These subjects never cooperate!
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In light of yesterday's post about ever-napping dogs: When we got up this morning and turned on the satellite TV to watch the news at breakfast, the TV started up with National Geographic -- the channel we previously had watched. The program that was running? Dogs with Jobs. I looked at Alayne and said, "See? They can have jobs."
Cute cat trio! Fibby has grown into a real beauty. I love Herbie's expression in the shot.
Yeah..cats! : )
I watch Dogs with Jobs too; great show. Maybe the dogs could be testimonials for their dog beds. What better praise is there than a sleeping dog on your product. ; )
Posted by: Boundforglory | September 18, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Or...they DO have a job and take it very seriously!! You two and your volunteers work soooo hard they have to keep the balance!!
Keep up the good photo's though, whatever kind of photographer you feel yourself to be on a given moment...you make my day.
Posted by: Jessica, NL | September 18, 2008 at 02:44 AM
As soon as you move they move but you got the shot! What a bunch of beautiful sweet kitty kats!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | September 17, 2008 at 11:20 PM
that Herbie is darn cute!
Posted by: Sarah NZ | September 17, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Too funny! I love how each one has their post. My cat does the same thing. I try to take a picture & hurry to get the camera, & hmmm, he has changed position, moved away completely from the spot, or he literally will turn his head away from me! I guess cats are not fond of the paparazzi!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin - San Antonio TX | September 17, 2008 at 08:26 PM
What a wonderful site! And what a great way to spend your time, your energy, and your love. I found your site via TypePad's "recently updated" list, and I'm so glad I did. You made my day.
Anne-Marie
Posted by: Anne-Marie | September 17, 2008 at 07:55 PM
I looked at Alayne and said, "See? They can have jobs."
**********************************Well, yes they can, but you forget........ THIS is RDS ( Rolling Dog Spa).......no work allowed !!! :)
Posted by: Bibi | September 17, 2008 at 07:07 PM