Bits and Pieces

self | June 13, 2010 | swampsniper

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Got out for a while, but I'm just going to have to accept that I can't take the heat anymore. 5 minutes in the Sun and I start getting light headed

The tomcat is Loki, he is very gentle but on the wild side. It's taken him 3 years to fully trust me. He weighs at least 20 pounds, not too much fat. He just showed up one day skinny and hungry. He flinched any time you moved your hands.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

pinglist

[JoeProBono]

[squarebarb]

thank you! Lovely picture of Loki. Exactly like my mackerel-tabby tom. You were good to be patient with him.

Are you allergic to the sun?

Take care, we loveyour pictures.

[blackbart.223]

Has the oil slick hit where you live yet? I don’t know if are on the coast of Florida. Stay well.

[Fantasywriter]

Wow! Thanks for the ping! These are beautiful pics. Props, on capturing Loki’s attitude. He looks like quite a Tom. The flowers are gorgeous. Thanks again for adding me to your list!

[SWAMPSNIPER]

I’m way up in the NE, got our fingers crossed.

[SouthDixie]

Beautiful, sharp images.

[bigredkitty1]

Oh, he is quite the handsome fellow. God bless you for your kindness and patience.

[blackbart.223]

"I’m way up in the NE, got our fingers crossed."

Good luck to to all in Florida. Great photos.

[smokingfrog]

Great picture of the cat.

[Lobsterback]

Beautiful pictures.

[Sunshine Sister]

Beautiful pictures. I love the kitty pics!

[combat_boots]

YOu take the best pix. Really.

[poobear]

Great kitty Swamp! That magnolia is beautiful as well. Don’t recall the magnolias blooming this late. Mine is still blooming and here it is mid June.

Hope you are well. Always look forward to your posts.

[NVDave]

Would you share any particulars about the camera equipment, settings, etc? tnx

[forest153]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

The cat was taken with my Sony and a Minolta 35-70 f4 lens. The flowers are from my Panasonic FZ30.

You can download a free EXIF reader and access the file data in the image. I use one by OPANDA software.

[Vendome]

Cool

[Vinnie]

Magnolia’s beauty exceeded only by their fragrance.

[pandoraou812]

Beautiful pics! I hope you feel better, Prayers & hugs, Pandy

[lefty-lie-spy]

Thanks. The flowers look really nice. Consider a white reflector and/or some off-camera flash for extra depth and to clean up those shadows. I’ll share some concert pics later

[GSP.FAN]

Great pics as usual....
It got up to 96 yesterday and today a degree cooler,turned on the AC yesterday and will not leave the house until tomorrow when it cools down to the mid 80’s....
Stay cool...

[3D-JOY]

We have had some very HOT days...not enough breeze from the ocean and then the crashing thunderstorms.

We were wishing for summer, last winter, when we had global cooling! LOL

[afraidfortherepublic]

The flowers are exquisite, and the cat is spectacular. Thanks.

[MagnoliaMS]

Would you please add me to your ping list? Thanks.

[Just A Reader]

Glad you’re able to get out even for a few, the magnolia is beautiful!!!
Wild cats that take time to build up a trust are the best. I had a female that took me months to even touch was the best cat I ever owned.

Stay cool.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

Done!

[FourPeas]

Loki is a lucky cat to have a friend like you. Making friends with a wary cat is one of my favourite things.

[mojitojoe]

Beautiful pictures and what a pretty cat. :)

[Fire_on_High]

Very handsome fellow! Nice of him to finally allow you to serve him :-)