Cats on Tuesday...

A very late Cats on Tuesday.  This is purely down to me suffering from 'Bank Holiday Weekend' - itis. We had a three day weekend, which meant my addled brain thought that yesterday was Monday and I had another day to do this.  The disgust of the cats knows no bounds, and Charlie maintains his long-standing opinion of me i.e. that I am, in fact, rubbish.

As compensation here are two photos of each cat (in fact Mrs P has three as she sneaked into the background of Charlie's first pic like a ninja).

 

Song-ography...

The Summer Wind...

This got me scratching my head.  In the end I went for a longish exposure of some purple flowers I saw when I was out for a walk, and a Marilyn moment from Violet.  

Apologies for not being around much, I've been pretty busy and if I've not been shooting pics I've been editing them, or planning shoots, or working on my website (www.focusonpetsphotography.co.uk).  I've also been trying to decide on a new lens (which has taken up more time to think about than is probably healthy).  I have a yen for a 35mm f1.4, and/or a 100mm macro (I also wouldn't mind a Canon 5D Mark III if anyone is feeling generous) :-)

Click here to visit Kathy's blog and see more interpretations of this week's song.

Focus on Pooches...

Some of you may know I have a pet photography business (Focus on Pets Photography).  With that hat on (well actually it's a tee-shirt) I did a photo shoot with three adorable whippets last Saturday.  Their owner is writing a book about them and wanted some shots for publicity purposes.  One of the whippets is called Scout and he's blind, and what a character!  He actually ran into my head and then down my back when I was taking pics lying on the ground, it was hilarious.  The same day I did some pics for the local animal rescue centre (Leicester & Leicestershire Animal Aid) at their Family Fun Day along with David and our fellow photographer friend Corrie, it was a busy day!  

Izzy...

Scout...

These three shots were taken at the dog show...

Song-ography...

Born to Run...

Well this title was just made for some pet pics!

Click here for more Song-ography pics.

What I Ate Wednesday...

Well I've just discovered this meme and it looks a bit different and a bit of a challenge so I thought I'd give it a go!  Whether I have the discipline to do it again is a different kettle of fish.  Anyway here goes...
Pre-Breakfast... I start the day with tea - Twinings Lapsang Souchong.  There are some things that are totally necessary if I'm expected to be on the way to being a civilised person by the time I have to talk to anyone.

Breakfast... My favourite - tahini and banana on gluten-free toast.  Nommmmmmmmmmm...

Lunch... This was a case of 'I have to use the stuff in the fridge before a vegetable swamp starts growing in the salad drawer!'.  It consisted of quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, rocket, tender-stem broccoli, spring onion, a splodge of houmous, some smoked soya cheese, and some avocado.  Very nice too.

Dinner... One of our favourites - Mushroom and Potato Curry.  You can find the recipe here.

Other stuff...

Song-ography...

Lean on Me...

One from the archives...

David and Charlie - best of mates (sometimes).

Link up with Kathy's Song-ography every Sunday at her blog (click here for link).