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wall, eyüp, eyup, istanbul, turkey, türkiye, turkiye, cat, feline, feral, tabby, red tabby, ginger, living creature, marble, white, grey, gray, gold, orange, red, cemetery, relax, regal, disdain, sold
As someone commented: “Such disdain – I love this!”
Indeed, ‘disdain’ is the perfect word to describe this lovely creature’s attitude. I was out photographing walls, and the wall with its glint of gold drew my attention – when I saw this regal cat, adding a special ‘dimension’ to the wall, and vice versa.
So this ended up about equal parts “wall” and “cat”. And feral cats are such an unavoidable (and charming) feature of Istanbul, in its own disdainful way, this cat represents “Istanbul” as well!
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Featured on the Walls of Istanbul calendar:
- 2011-11-27 Featured in DUTCH SHOWCASE
- 2011-11-28 Featured In European Everyday Life
- 2011-12-30 Top ten placement (4th) in Cats of Istanbul
- 2012-01-01 Top ten placement in Your favourite from 2011
- 2012-01-09 Featured in Theme Thursday – Feature Friday
- 2012-01-31 Featured in Wall of the World
- 2012-02-15 Sold (Thank you kchamula!!)
- 2012-02-17 Winner of You Animal!
- 2012-02-17 Featured in RedBubble Explore (Photography)
- 2012-03-30 Top ten placement in Cats
- 2012-05-01 Sold (thank you, unknown buyer!)
- 2012-05-04 Sold (thank you Annemarie!)
- 2012-08-19 Sold (thank you, unknown buyer!)
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I have two passions: travel and photography – and these are often combined. Though even in my own city I often have a camera with me!
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Comments
Love this! You really captured his regal attitude!
LOL! ‘Regal’ was exactly the word that jumped into my mind when I spotted him there. ;)
That will definitely figure in the description but I still have to write the descriptions fro this little series (only the Calendar has text so far). But it’s way past my bedtime now…
Thanks for being the first to comment and for the fave! You made my day. :)
– Marjolein Katsma
The Cat.
So perfectly he has placed himself.
He has been there before in another life.
good work!
I thought I’d seen feral cats when I was in Rome – but there you see them in some specific areas only. In Istanbul they’re everywhere, and none of them looks hungry either. I’ve noticed people actually put out water, or even food for them.
But indeed, this gentleman looked so perfectly at ease – as if he’d never even consider going anywhere else. :) While I was shooting, he was even falling asleep there!
Thanks for your comment and the fave!
– Marjolein Katsma
Cats sleep anywhere, any table any chair!! Lovely
Yes… :) But this one seemed to be saying to me “Stop staring! This is my home!”
Thanks for the comment and the face!
– Marjolein Katsma
What a fabulous capture!!! A very unique find and capture!!! This would make a wonderful painting!!!!
Thank you Angie! Feel free to use this as inspiration for a painting – just so long as you attribute the original to me. And thanks for the fave, too!
– Marjolein Katsma
Excellent!!!Beautiful representation of the cat worthy!
Thank you too, Neutro (for the fave, too)! I just had to take a picture of this fellow. :)
– Marjolein Katsma
Lovely :)
Thank you Julie!
– Marjolein Katsma
An absolutely fantastic capture! Well done Marjolein : )
Thank you so much, Celia! I appreciate the fave, too.
(Poking through your portfolio a bit, I see many “echo’s”: we do seem to share this fascination with walls. :) )
– Marjolein Katsma
Thank you Akrotiri! This little guy was also *fur*pect with its soft orange fur so nicely emphasizing the old, cold marble (and the little bit of gold).
– Marjolein Katsma
What a wonderful capture!
Thank you for that lovely comment, Kevin!
– Marjolein Katsma
Great find ! Outstanding composition and tones.
Always nice to hear from you Jean-Luc! Thank you for the lovely compliment and the fave!
– Marjolein Katsma