Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Daily Photo: Reflections

Mariposa Reflecting
Mariposa Reflecting

There’s been a lot of birdwatching lately, and Mariposa has also become a purr-fessional at spotting the squirrel out in the yard when the bird feeder is empty of birds. She may not be much bigger than a squirrel, I wonder if she ever chased one?

With all this window-gazing I’ve been chasing reflections in the glass. They are just as elusive as little kitties sitting still. There has to be a darker background outside the window, and clear light on the subject inside. This light was late afternoon light reflected from the sky onto Mariposa, not as strong as full sunlight, but it softened the reflection nicely.

From Facebook

“Whatever you’re doing there you need to stop and get our dinner now.”

Just one of those scenes I saw when I turned around from doing something at the sink. Giuseppe, Basil, Mr. Sunshine, Jelly Bean.

Dinner, now, please.
Dinner, now, please.

Photos from years past.

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Who’s That Kitty in the Mirror?, 2017

Nosetap for my new friend!
Nosetap for my new friend!

Mewsette gives her new friend a nosetap, though this strange friend has no smell and she looks pretty flat.

The mirror is on the bathroom door and Mewsette enjoys playing with her reflection. She’s done it before too (I also have them below, in this post, because they were posted on February 13 and I couldn’t help myself). I can’t get over how cute she is trying to figure this out and make friends with the new kitty. She even tried looking behind the door to see if that’s where she was. And further down there’s another of her peeking at herself in the round mirror above the wardrobe. Mewsette is quiet and introspective, and has a great sense of humor!

Maybe I'll check behind this door.
Maybe I’ll check behind this door.

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What other photos have I shared on or around this date?

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Who Is That Kitty?!
Who is that kitty?!
Who is that kitty?!

I’m fairly certain Mewsette is playing a little game with herself when she plays peek-a-boo with herself at the edge of a mirror. Whether or not, she certainly seems to be having fun with it.

Whatever she’s doing, I almost can’t stand the cuteness. If I laugh, she comes over to talk to me, so I have to be really, really quiet, though she’s accustomed to my camera so I take it out on snapping about a dozen shots.

If you look closely on her hip you’ll see a kitty shadow. That’s her mom, enjoying a sunbath. Mewsette will soon join her again, after she is certain the other black kitty will stay in that mirror.

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Who Is That Kitty in the Mirror? 2013

black cat with reflection in mirror
Who is this kitty? She looks familiar…

Mewsette chanced to see a kitty in the mirror who looked somehow familiar…but she just couldn’t get to the kitty to find out! In the end, she made friends with the kitty.

I was so enthralled with her interaction with the kitty in the mirror, I took…lots of photos, and couldn’t choose just one. Besides that, I want everyone to see how cute she is. Scroll down to see the story unfold. (The mirror looks spotted with stuff, but it’s actually an older mirror that has a number of scratches in its finish on the back—but it fits the door perfectly.)

But why can't I get to her!
But why can’t I get to her!
Maybe she's behind the door!
Maybe she’s behind the door!
Nose tap.
Nose tap.
Meet my new best friend, says Mewsette.
Meet my new best friend, says Mewsette.
black cat with reflection in mirror I am Mewsette's new friend, says the reflection.
black cat with reflection in mirror I am Mewsette’s new friend, says the reflection.
High five to my new sister!
High five to my new sister!

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Posted on Facebook and Instagram

Mimi says, “No way!” The sun looked so inviting, but a few steps out the door and a few sniffs of stuff on the deck were enough.

Mimi inside the door.
Mimi inside the door.

However, when she wanted to come back in, Basil decided to play a little game and he told her, “No!” Then Bella came along and fixed things.

Basil playing games.
Basil playing games.
Bella comes along.
Bella comes along.

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From Facebook and Instagram

“My Three Sons”, the boys, ever hopeful when I’m in the kitchen. Sorry, guys, you ate already, this is mine.

"My three sons."
“My three sons.”

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What other photos have I shared on or around this date?

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King(s) of the Hill, 2013
two black cats on entertainament center
Mr. Sunshine watches JB approach with a challenging expression…

Not a good place for a proposed wrestling match, Mr. Sunshine.

Jelly Bean hopped up here first and went exploring. It’s the highest spot on the first floor, and it’s also quite warm since the vent from the furnace to the second floor runs up that wall near the corner of the room, and my first-floor ceilings were long ago lowered nearly two feet. I’m not sure why they don’t spend more time up there really—all of them have demonstrated they can get up there with a short leap from the dresser/cat library, such as Jelly Bean the other day

But lately Jelly Bean has been up there at least once each day, visiting ceiling cat, as I’m sure there is one up there.

Mr. Sunshine followed him up, and sits in the only convenient spot for exiting the realm of the upperworld, his tail curled in anticipation and his eyes set on adventure.

But after a little nose tap they decided to join forces and look down on me. I think Bean likes the look out the door better.

020713-SunshineBean-together
The brothers join forces, for what I’m not sure.

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2 thoughts on “Daily Photo: Reflections

  • happee heartz day oh lovez frum all oh uz in de land oh trout ♥♥♥♥♥ ☺☺☺

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    • We enjoyed your greetings too! No fishies on those vintage cards, though.

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