I learned an awfully long time ago that you have to be very patient and silent when photographing birds.  Take a step…wait awhile…take a step…wait awhile…etc. as you get closer to the subject.  Brewster has mastered the art of bird watching from the windowsill.  He knows that if he pounces onto the sill, he will scare away any bird that saw him.  So instead, he sits behind the curtain and peeks out of the window … secretly watching the birds and hoping not to be noticed.  (He’s probably secretly licking his chops as well!)

Happy first birthday to my little squirt, Gabriel!  A year ago this month he was born somewhere in Virginia.  A nice person was feeding Gabriel and his mom and siblings for several months.  Unfortunately, that very kind person either passed away or moved and Gabriel and his family were left on their own until someone brought them to an SPCA.  Siamese Cat Rescue Center was contacted because Gabriel was a perfect fit for their program.  Gabriel weighed in at 5 pounds back in November when he arrived at SCRC.  When he came to his forever home a month later, he was up to 7 pounds.  He’s now a happy and healthy 11 pound one year old.  While not at all fond of wearing a cupcake scarf, I told him that it is a birthday tradition and he should at least give it a try.  We are lucky to have any photos at all after the scarf-wearing adventure, but here’s his 1st birthday photo nonetheless!  He is one very loved and spoiled cat!

Brewster, Savannah and Gabriel are very active Siamese cats and their attention span is short.  They don’t sit still very long for photos.  I rarely see them together like this – close enough to capture all 3 in one image.  They were focused on the wand toy that I was holding and I snapped a very quick photo.  The reason for posting the image is to show their distinct pointed color patterns.  Savannah is a Seal Point Siamese.  She is warm brown in color with very dark brown points (tail, limbs, face and ears).  Brewster is a Blue Point Siamese.  His coat is more of a tan/gray color with darker tan/gray points.  Gabriel is a Lynx Point or Tabby Point Siamese.  He is cream in color with light tan points and stripes.  All 3 have blue eyes.  I must admit, they are all super cute.  They not only have distinct coloring, but they have different and unique personalities as well.

Gabriel is my little Lynx Point Siamese or Tabby Point Siamese.  Now 1 year old and blended splendidly into our family, he is a bundle of energy and oh so inquisitive!  Lynx Point Siamese cats combine a Siamese coat and points with the striped markings of a tabby.  Gabriel has all of the classic markings – well defined stripes around the eyes, nose and cheeks, an “M” shaped marking on the forehead, striped legs and a striped tail.  His nose looks like he spent a little too long in the sun and his eyes are bluer than blue!  He is verrrry handsome!

Gabriel has settled in with his big brother and sister and is growing fast.  He’s 11 months old, almost always up to something mischievous, and he’s become a super model seemingly overnight.  Getting him to sit still long enough for a few photos is a challenge, but we’ve pulled off some blog worthy images, like this one!