You're Only Going to Get One Chance... by Weezilou

You're Only Going to Get One Chance...

This is my big guy, Tabby, emblazoned with a heart on his nose. Ken watched my many failed attempts to get photos of the cats today, so when I picked up the camera to take this picture, he said, "I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed again...". We know that most times the cats will get up and come put their noses against my lens, but, late in the day, I finally won one round.
Aww, he's adorable!! Love his nose! :)
September 25th, 2010  
Louise 1, Cats 0
September 25th, 2010  
what a cute guy! with an adorable nose! so glad you won the fight... showed him who's boss, huh? it seems a power struggle in always nearby when dealing with our feline friends. :P seems like you're settling in ok? get unpacked yet? that's the part i always dread. because after you unpack, then it's to the laundry, folding, etc....
September 25th, 2010  
Actually I'm sure it was highly disproportionate in the other direction. This is a sweet shot. Glad you wore him down.
September 25th, 2010  
And quite the glamour shot it is. He looks great, all proud to be where he is, and so content.
September 25th, 2010  
Great shot & just stunning kitty x
September 25th, 2010  
wow tabby is handsome!! =)
September 25th, 2010  
Wow! He is a big one & so fluffy! Nice shot!
September 25th, 2010  
What a beautiful cat!
September 25th, 2010  
Nice to meet Tabby. He's a beautiful cat. And really, the cutiest nose ever. I wonder if he'd be a good friend with Dill.

I tried to read the photography article yesterday but I couldn't understand a word. So I better stick in the "normal" photography:)

And, I sent the Apple pie recipe to another Tiina so now we just wait for the photo of the cake:):)
September 25th, 2010  
Great shot... and is that a turtle at his paw?
September 25th, 2010  
What fun! Sleep well friend.... we're up and about on a bight wintry morning and a load of towels is in the machine with the new fabric conditioner!!! And they will be hanging outside in the breeze shortly!!!! Remember a conversation on this topic some months ago now. Night, night and God bless.
September 25th, 2010  
Yes Louise, Tiina Tiala. She has been my Postcrossing friend for some years already. She can appreciate delicious cakes:)
September 25th, 2010  
Glad you won. Great shot of Tabby. Such a big and beautiful cat.
September 25th, 2010  
Good on you, Louise, for finally getting that shot. Tabby looks very contented :-) and it is a great shot og him. I'm going to post one of Rusty sleeping with head on his front paws shortly.
September 25th, 2010  
he's so cute, you have to tell him more often so he'll let you take pictures ;-)
September 25th, 2010  
Wonderful capture! He looks so content.
September 25th, 2010  
So he finally agreed to have a photo taken. A wonderful picture.
September 25th, 2010  
He's a handsome cat and you capture him (and his nose) so well. Thanks for your comments on my recent photo.
September 25th, 2010  
Nice shot! He looks like royalty
September 25th, 2010  
Aww, hi there Tabby! What a handsome boy! I love that little heart on his nose.
September 25th, 2010  
Success! Very sweet shot!
September 25th, 2010  
Great shot! He's such a cutie, too!
September 25th, 2010  
Another gorgeous cat!! Tabby does look like quite a big guy,I love his big white paws!!! He seems very comfi lying there, gld you could take his picture in the end!
This is why I´m so happy with digital photography, back in ´the old days´ it would cost you so much film to get that one right picture!!
September 25th, 2010  
Well worth the wait what a cute little heart shape on his nose, great capture
September 25th, 2010  
You must have missed him terribly while away for such a long time. he is beautiful and you captured a nice profile shot of him.
September 25th, 2010  
Tabby looks very majestic sitting there. He looks too comfortable to move :)
September 25th, 2010  
what a gorgeous cat!!!
September 25th, 2010  
yeah Louise! You were correct btw, there is some fall color peeping through on my picture.
September 25th, 2010  
Love your kitty…aaah-choo! We’re all extremely allergic to cats…but love them. This sweetie is so pretty and looks so soft; he’s probably wrapping himself around you, walking between your feet and purring so loudly you have to turn up the TV. We had one for a while, but too many trips to the emergency room and doctor’s orders…we’re a kitten-less family. *sigh* He’s a beauty!
September 25th, 2010  
Looks like he posed for you! He looks very regal!
September 25th, 2010  
very nice picture of your kitty!! :)
September 25th, 2010  
What a noble fellow-- like the lions at the NY public library. Hey that would be a great picture for the theme: "Between the Lions" I actually have some photos from a trip to NYC but I only have 1 lion per picture so it doesn't really work. Forgive my rambling. A week of looking for lines will do that to you!
September 25th, 2010  
What a beautiful cat! He seems to know it too! I love the lighting in this one.
September 25th, 2010  
You certainly won that one.
September 25th, 2010  
4 kitties! And a stray to boot.............your house is filled with cat-love! Are they all gray and white tabbies? I bet the reunion was a happy one. It was fun to see Ashley's growing bump and Heather's store. You are one blessed gal :o)
September 25th, 2010  
Cats do go through life on there own schedule. You can photograph me now, you can pet me now, Feed Me NOW.
September 25th, 2010  
Oh Louise, what a beautiful shot of Tabby! He looks majestic! Indeed, all of us cat lovers know how uncooperative they can be about EVERYTHING!
September 25th, 2010  
awesome..........I just LOVE cats!!
September 25th, 2010  
That's funny, Louise. My little yorkie does the same thing. Or he starts barking when I get my camera out. I think it weighs more than him, maybe. I love how you captured him high on his perch. He does have this, "Hurry up and get your shot cause I'm tired of you following me around with that thing" look.
September 25th, 2010  
Very cute! Love his little heart-shaped nose!
September 25th, 2010  
good looking boy! ty for the advice, but fish seems to run right thru that cat.....she only had a few teeth left anyway and is eating well already!
September 25th, 2010  
Oh, marvellous looking cat!
And Louise, yes, I got the recipe from Tiina - I am going to try it on Monday, it surely sounds delicious!
September 25th, 2010  
Handsome kitty !! Great shot !!
September 25th, 2010  
Ahh, yes the Prince has consent to have a picture taken by amire human! hahah, nice pic!
September 25th, 2010  
Great shot!! Such a beautiful cat
September 25th, 2010  
A lovely picture of your cat! King of the Castle ...
September 25th, 2010  
this is a beautiful portrait! glad you wore him down. I almost always give up first with my dogs, but you give me hope that one day I will win.
September 25th, 2010  
He's a very handsome cat Louise. I love his nose.
September 25th, 2010  
What a handsome young man, well worth the wait for this super capture.
September 26th, 2010  
Your baby made the Popular page - congrats.
September 26th, 2010  
adorable hehe :) i think your cats are the talk of the town!
September 26th, 2010  
Is he lying in front of the fire place? My cat does that, he sleeps so close that I swear he's going to catch fire!! Haha.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments, Lousie. Made my little heart swell with happiness :)
September 26th, 2010  
Awww...sweet capture! I laughed when I had a visual of the cats putting their noses to the camera...and wondered if you'd ever be able to get a picture of that! :) hahahaha.....
September 26th, 2010  
@cupcakey...Yes, he's on the hearth. I think he finds it a cool place to lay his tummy in the summer months. I have another kitty who sits facing the screen when we have a fire there in the winter. Funny little creatures with their specific quirks!
September 26th, 2010  
@mrssmith...yes...frequently...and if they were anything but a fuzzy blur, I could use one!
September 26th, 2010  
Thank you, Louise. You are lucky to have such a great friend and caretaker. They are hard to find. I know cats are homebodies and like their routine. We are definately cat people but don't have any now. We lost 2 in our house fire and I am enjoying carpets and furniture without cathair for now.
About the fiddle-heads. You are right, I heard you can eat them. I have seen them for sale in foreign markets, but never here. You are supposed to harvest them early in spring while they still look like a fiddle-head. Our woods are full of them; I have never been brave enough to try to eat them.
Tabby looks like king of the house!
September 26th, 2010  
Oh, this really *is* such a regal shot of Tabby. Good for you for not giving up...worth the wait!
September 26th, 2010  
Such a charming looking fellow!
September 26th, 2010  
this is such a lovely shot, beautiful colors and it is a great capture... really a great photo. good job
September 26th, 2010  
fabulous cat portrait, Louise!
September 26th, 2010  
I wanna give him a hug! ***hug kitty
Nice picture of him .
September 26th, 2010  
Thanks for your note. I do a lot of shopping at the market. You are right it is not just for tourists. Hope your daughter has a great trip here next week. I told her it was a must go to place to photograph.
September 26th, 2010  
Very good photo. Your cat is so soft and pretty looking.
September 26th, 2010  
Your cat is so cute! Makes me want to hug him! (:
September 26th, 2010  
and... who's on the popular page? the cat who doesn't want to be photographed :)
September 26th, 2010  
Takes patience, doesnt it? I always find that the best opportunity to take a pic of them is the one moment that I do not have my camera near me
September 26th, 2010  
He is a cute guy!
September 26th, 2010  
That one chance was a winner Louise! He looks so handsome. I bet he would look nice in a little black bowtie : )
September 26th, 2010  
He's a good looking kitty!
September 26th, 2010  
This is a handsome cat and you got a great photo of him.
September 27th, 2010  
Just adorable - glad you finally got a shot!
September 27th, 2010  
this is a pretty kitty shot, Tabby looks so royal & elegant
September 28th, 2010  
Oh yes, you definitely won this round! What a gorgeous kitty and I just love the heart on the nose. That is so cute!
September 28th, 2010  
yay! you've won! this is a wonderful photo and I'm glad Tabby was oh so kind enough to let you photograph him! :D
September 30th, 2010  
It's funny how animals will do that, no? My greenfinch does this, too. He (or she) flies onto my lens and then I have to put her (or him) off and the game begins again. It's fun though!
October 3rd, 2010  
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