Brunch with Battutah
Darius and daddy
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 28 April 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Saudi Arabia - Darius, a two-month-old Persian kitten, with his daddy, Luke.
givethemhell from Germany
Good morning, Michael,
a new week has begun and you are still in Saudi-Arabia. I am sure it is hotter over there than here in good old Europe. I love the photo of the sweet little kitten looking like a grey wooly ball.
Wishing you a pleasant Monday,
Eva
28 Apr 2008 5:52am
@givethemhell: I'll be here for quite a while. thank you, Eva.
@mosleh: Thank you, Mosleh.
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
{H} creatives from San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Wow Michael, lots of love shown here. And the cat's eyes...wow! Cheers - {H}
p.s. sorry it took me a while to return your visit. B-)
28 Apr 2008 7:58am
@{H} creatives: I'm glad you visited. thank you.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
@Ana Lúcia: Many thanks, Ana Lúcia.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Hi Michael, i'm back from posting abstinence, this is indeed a cutesy photo, I believe the cat is the star
28 Apr 2008 9:31am
@Peter Miller: I agree. Thank you, Peter.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Excellent portrait, Michael! The kitten is adorable, wonderful eyes.
28 Apr 2008 10:03am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Sweet shot, Michael. You've captured Luke's love for his new-found friend beautifully and poignantly!
28 Apr 2008 10:19am
@Ron: Thanks, Ron. That's a great comment.
@Ina: Thank you so much, Ina.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I've never seen a Persian kitten this colour before he's absolutely adorable Michael. A wonderful shot.
28 Apr 2008 12:16pm
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. I appreciate that nice comment.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A handfull of a cat - very cute! You must hug it all day long :-)
28 Apr 2008 12:27pm
@MadScientist: It is very huggable. Thank you, MS.
@Lorraine: Thanks so much, Lorraine.
@Daroru: Thank you, Daroru.
@vera: Yes. A bit like that. Thank you, Vera.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Dear heavens that kitten is cute! If I didn't already have 2 inside and 1 out, I go get one! The eyes are gorgeous and this is such a great portrait showing the tender side of a man.
28 Apr 2008 3:25pm
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey. Your comment is very insightful.
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
awwww this is tooo tooo cute!!!!
What a loving moment!
Beautiful shot
28 Apr 2008 3:50pm
@Jen: That's a really nice comment. thanks, Jen.
e. from New York, NY, United States
Awww this is adorable! You really captured such a wonderfully sweet moment.
28 Apr 2008 4:04pm
@e.: Thanks so much, e.
@Barbara: Thank you, Barbara.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Beautiful portrait, but the kitty is the main star :)
28 Apr 2008 5:09pm
@Observing: I think so here. thank you, Mike.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
What a love ....... you can just tell.
Great shot, Michael.
28 Apr 2008 7:54pm
@Judy: Thanks so much, Judy.
@Elisa: Many thanks.
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
tilala from Bordeaux, France
Au secours l'Arabie Saoudite!!!!...Mais ils ont des chats merveilleux...
28 Apr 2008 10:04pm
@tilala: Merci, Marie.
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
@pLusOne: Many thanks.
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Absolutely lovely portrait of the kitten and his daddy. You sure caught a very loving mood from dad! Darius looks very comfortable and happy too! Really love this!
How long are you in Saudi Arabia for? It's nice to see you posting some pics again. ;-)
29 Apr 2008 6:24pm
@Anne: I'll be here for at least a year. Many thanks, Anne.
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela.
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
What a great name for a cat...he's a cutey, too.
8 May 2008 3:36pm
@Melissa W.: Thanks for visiting, Melissa.
Pentax Optio A30
1/80 second
F/4.3
ISO 400
78 mm (35mm equiv.)