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Lionheart

© Lisa J. Boulden

Lionheart

Uploaded: February 04, 2008

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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.

Exif: F Number: 3, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 10/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 04, 2008

oh my what a cat! she's a stunner!!! spectacular 'portrait' Lisa! #847032

Kathleen Rinker February 05, 2008

Love the eyes, Lisa, great image, what a beautiful lion, oh I mean cat!!! #5445725

Carol Sawyer February 05, 2008

She is gorgeous! I love her eyes, beautiful portrait, Lisa! #5445893

Eivor Kuchta February 05, 2008

Great capture of the cat's personality! #5446604

Susan Weisensel February 05, 2008

Liberty is beautiful. Wonderful cat protrait, outstanding color and clarity. #5447333

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

Thank you, Stefania, Kathleen, Carol, Eivor, and Susan! Your comments are so very appreciated!
☺♥☺ Peace, Lisa
#5447739

Dianna Hauf February 05, 2008

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!!! #5447785

Stephen Zacker February 05, 2008

Great kitty portrait. Like those eyes #5448100

Tammy Espino February 05, 2008

Great face & portrait~ :) Too Cute #5449192

Sandra R. Alvey February 05, 2008

They all think they're lions Lisa...LOL!!

Fantastic capture of your beautiful cat hon! #5450262

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

Thank you, Dianna, Stephen, Tammy, and Sandi! I'm really glad you popped in!
☺ ☺ ☺ Smiles, Lisa #5450590

Carol Teal February 05, 2008

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! #5450761

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

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 #5450785

Carol Teal February 05, 2008

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! :) #5450932

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 06, 2008

Thanks for the info, Carol... I'm gonna check out that site.
Peace, Lisa #5451810

Su Sana E. P level-classic February 06, 2008

A very striking portrait of this beautiful kitty, Lisa!! #5452360

Dawn M. Schneider February 06, 2008

wow what a great expression!! I had a tiger/himalayan along time ago and he was the best!! #5452447

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 06, 2008

Thank you SuSana.
Thank you, Dawn.
Many blessings, Lisa #5455953

Chris Ebben February 08, 2008

I have to agree, Liberty is a much more fitting name than Pain. He certainly has the "attitude" look. Great capture & story. Well taken=^..^= #5467140

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 10, 2008

Exceptional capture of the adorable furball,Lisa!!! Fantastic work agin, my friend!!!WOW, he's a beauty!!! #5475415

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 10, 2008

Waht great remerks!
Thank you, Chris and Patrick!
☺ Smiles, Lisa #5476133

Michelle Alton February 12, 2008

Great cat shot, Lisa. She seems almost transluscent!
Michelle #5486709

Heather February 12, 2008

Beautiful capture,great colors! #5486717

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 12, 2008

Thank you, Michelle and Heather!
~♥~ Lisa #5486993

Rosemary Buffoni February 12, 2008

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 #5487366

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 13, 2008

Thanks for the nice words, Ro!
~♥~Lisa
>^.!.^< #5488465

Mary E. Heinz March 09, 2008

One of a kind image ....here...just
beautiful. #5618529

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