Tuxedo Cat Patchouli in the Yard
You don't see much of our tuxedo cat, Patchouli, on the blog because she is a little bit of a hermit. She is also a big scaredy cat. The weather was really pretty though for a few days and she ventured out in the yard with me. I was out taking photos of the spring flowers. Yes, we already have some spring flowers. I always look at my calendar as soon as lent starts and run outside to get photos of my Lenten rose (hellebores.)
She really is such a pretty kitty cat, it's a shame she isn't more laid back. Her black and white fur makes her tricky to photograph though! If I meter for the black, her white blows out and if I meter for the white the rest of her looks to dark. So, I usually try to get a sort of happy middle ground.
Shortly after I took these photos, it got cold again. Then rainy. So, Patchouli and I are back at work inside where we are nice and warm. Hopefully she will venture out again soon.
For our artsy photo, I used Topaz Labs
Michelle Miller says
Patchouli is gorgeous! I've had several black and white cats over the years. They are always so pretty. One, her name was Bianca, had a little black marking under her nose that looked like a mustache.
Love that artsy shot!
Jeanna says
She might be a tricky photo shoot but well worth it, pretty girl.
Kathe W. says
what a sweet cat- we've had two tuxedo cats. Two very different personalities. But always so cute!
Sheltie Times says
Great pictures. We had crocus come up, but with two snow storms they didn't make it. Hoping to see tulips when the snow is finally gone.
stevebethere says
Aww! she is so cute I had a cat looked just like her his name was Thomas 🙂
Have a tanfastic weekend 🙂
knottedfingers says
What a gorgeous cat your Patchouli is! She's so lovely and queenly
Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says
Patchouli is beautiful. WE had very nice weather last weekend and all got outside and did yard work. Now it's back to be COLD so we are huddled under covers and enjoying the flowers from the window.
Heather says
She's beautiful! I'm glad you were able to get outside for some photos!
The Dash Kitten Crew says
That is one cool filter. Delicate and so effective. There is a lot of alert movement I sense in the picture.
Happy Sunday Selfies!
Angie says
Lovely ladies can be choosy ...
Erin the cat says
What can I say but she is delightful, and I can imagine how hard it is with the white black thing going on. The artsy picture is superb too, and adds quite another dimension to the original, full of energy and stronger emotion.
Toodle pips and purrs
ERin
speedyrabbit says
Gosh she is a pretty lady kitty,xx Speedy
Mary (cactus catz) says
Wow! She's a gorgeous cat
Athena says
Beautiful cat! And you captured her really well 🙂
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Ellen Pilch says
Patchouli is a pretty tuxie. I like the art of her too.
The Island Cats says
Patchouli is pretty...and we love the art you created from her photo.
caren gittleman says
she is such a pretty girl! I actually think it is good that she is a "scaredy cat", (actually, I prefer to call it more discerning........), she is less likely to venture into trouble being that way.
Roby Sweet says
Patchouli is a very pretty cat!
Memories of Eric and Flynn says
Patchouli is beautiful and the art effects are lovely.
Sandee says
She is a most beautiful cat. Your photography is amazing. Such detail.
Have a purrfect Feline Friday, Patchouli. My best to your talented mom. ♥