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Liberty


 

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Brave, lovable, and regal, yet sassy at times, this is my Himalayan cat, Liberty.
(I think he thinks he's a lion!)

Nikkor 105mm VR. ISO 100. f3.3. 1/30sec. Handheld. Natural light.

Lisa J. Boulden

 
 
 
- Stefania Barbier

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oh my what a cat! she's a stunner!!! spectacular 'portrait' Lisa!


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February 04, 2008

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Love the eyes, Lisa, great image, what a beautiful lion, oh I mean cat!!!


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February 05, 2008

 

Carol Sawyer
  She is gorgeous! I love her eyes, beautiful portrait, Lisa!


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February 05, 2008

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Great capture of the cat's personality!


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February 05, 2008

 

Susan Weisensel
  Liberty is beautiful. Wonderful cat protrait, outstanding color and clarity.


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February 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Stefania, Kathleen, Carol, Eivor, and Susan! Your comments are so very appreciated!
☺♥☺ Peace, Lisa


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February 05, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  What a beauty he is! My mother raised 'hymi's' as we were growing up Lisa! Such 'attitude'!!! Love your wonderful capture of expression here!!!


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February 05, 2008

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great kitty portrait. Like those eyes


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February 05, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  Great face & portrait~ :) Too Cute


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February 05, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  They all think they're lions Lisa...LOL!!

Fantastic capture of your beautiful cat hon!


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February 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Dianna, Stephen, Tammy, and Sandi! I'm really glad you popped in!
☺ ☺ ☺ Smiles, Lisa


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February 05, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  Beautiful eyes and a pretty kitty too Lisa. I notice he has the flatter face of the Persian, though many Himalayans I have seen have a longer nose. The flatter face gives him so much character!


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February 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  He's a Seal Lynx Point Himalayan, Carol. Himalayans are Persians with Siamese cat markings. I think his flat face is traditional to the breed, yet I've seen some with longer noses, too.
We were so lucky to have been GIVEN this beautiful cat. A man my husband works with had two Himmies who didn't get along. He happened to be looking for a good home for the cat at the same time we were looking for a pet for the kids. Voila!
Liberty's name has an interesting story to it. He was originally named 'Pain' (His previous feline housemate was 'Trouble'). We weren't crazy about that name. Since it was October of 2001, just after 9-11, we decided on the name Liberty. Over a year later, the original owner gave us the cat's papers, stating his date of birth. Ironically, we found out that he was born on 9/11 of the year 2000.
We all realized that Liberty was given the perfect name!
Blessings, Lisa


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February 05, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  What a great story Lisa! And after reading what you wrote, I checked this website http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/articles/persian-himalayan.html

I guess the Himalayans I have seen with longer noses must either be poor specimens of the breed, or just bred as the "old" type, sort of like some people still breed "applehead" Siamese instead of the extreme wedge-heads that are shown today. In fact, all my Siamese have been the appleheads, as I prefer that look to the wedgeheads. And now I even have a long-hair Siamese (registered) whose parents were both long-hair too, and she is an applehead. I enjoyed reading about the Himalayans and learned quite a bit about them that I didnt know. I am glad you gave Liberty a good home! :)


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February 05, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks for the info, Carol... I'm gonna check out that site.
Peace, Lisa


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February 06, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  A very striking portrait of this beautiful kitty, Lisa!!


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February 06, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  wow what a great expression!! I had a tiger/himalayan along time ago and he was the best!!


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February 06, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you SuSana.
Thank you, Dawn.
Many blessings, Lisa


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February 06, 2008

 

Chris Ebben
  I have to agree, Liberty is a much more fitting name than Pain. He certainly has the "attitude" look. Great capture & story. Well taken=^..^=


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February 08, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Exceptional capture of the adorable furball,Lisa!!! Fantastic work agin, my friend!!!WOW, he's a beauty!!!


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February 10, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Waht great remerks!
Thank you, Chris and Patrick!
☺ Smiles, Lisa


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February 10, 2008

 

Michelle Alton
  Great cat shot, Lisa. She seems almost transluscent!
Michelle


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February 12, 2008

 

Heather
  Beautiful capture,great colors!


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February 12, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Michelle and Heather!
~♥~ Lisa


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February 12, 2008

 

Rosemary Buffoni
  What a fantastic image! He is indeed regal and your shot does him such justice. We have an Applehead-who thinks he is king of the house, is very affectionate and "my boy" for sure. Thanks for the interesting facts as well. Nice to meet another cat lover, too.
Ro


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February 12, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks for the nice words, Ro!
~♥~Lisa
>^.!.^<


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February 13, 2008

 

Mary E. Heinz
  One of a kind image ....here...just
beautiful.


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March 09, 2008

 
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