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You are here: Home / Diary / My Backyard Photo Shoot

My Backyard Photo Shoot

March 6, 2018 By: Summer Samba45 Comments

somali cat doing a backyard photo shoot in a leopard print coat

The weather has been a bit chilly (for southern California), but I really wanted some outside time. So my human bundled me up in my faux fur leopard print coat for a backyard photo shoot.

tight close up of somali cat in backyard

We took some closeups of me, but mostly my human wanted all the green in the background. Because it rained this past weekend, everything looks lush. That’s rare for our area!

somali cat in backyard, looking at neighbor

While I was out, I saw something I’d never seen before — a neighbor in the yard catty corner from us! (Pun intended.) He was busy looking at his pool, and was too far away to notice me. But I couldn’t keep my eyes off him. My human thinks I was wondering why he didn’t immediately come over to visit and pet me. (She knows me too well!)

somali cat at end of backyard walkway

After he went back inside, I strolled over to the end of the walkway. You can really see how green everything is here!

somali cat on concrete wall in backyard

Don’t think this coat hampers my movement at all — I jumped up on the concrete wall all on my own.

somali cat posing on concrete wall

If you look over my head, you can see part of a structure. That’s our enclosed patio.

somali cat taking in the fresh smells after the rain

That’s the other really cool thing about going outside after it rains — the fresh smell!

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  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    October 27, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    So nice to get some yard time <3

    Reply
  2. Julie McDonough says

    December 18, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    Cute photo shoot Summer.

    Reply
  3. SELINA says

    December 9, 2019 at 9:08 am

    Gorgeous dahlink!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  4. LESLEY CASTLE says

    December 9, 2019 at 7:47 am

    You look gorgeous darling!

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  5. Kay griffith says

    September 27, 2018 at 3:47 am

    You are a “Star” in your beautiful coat. Lovely outside.

    Reply
  6. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

    March 10, 2018 at 11:47 am

    You look GREAT in your fur coat. Mommy was lucky enough to be in San Diego once after it rained (a lot for San Diego, but Mom said it was barely a sprinkle) and she loved all the beautiful flowers that bloomed after the rain.

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  7. Valentine says

    March 8, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Oh, I wish you could come visit me in ORE-gon. It rains a lot here so there is that fresh smell comes often. And you could ride in the stroller with me through the neighborhood! It would be so much fun! Purrs!

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  8. Marv says

    March 7, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    What a great looking yard you have! And your coat is stunning!
    Mom says she is going to start taking me out now that the weather is getting a little better here in Vancouver. I guess that means we are going to practice me wearing my harness…
    Purrs
    Marv

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  9. Teddy says

    March 7, 2018 at 2:51 am

    YAY for your outdoor fresh air walkies in your gorgeous coat! You look like the fashionable gal that you truly are that’s for sure.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  10. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    March 7, 2018 at 12:05 am

    Oh I know the fresh smell 🙂 Wonderful.

    Reply
  11. meowmeowmans says

    March 6, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Great photo shoot, Summer! “Green” (as opposed to brown) is my favorite season in Los Angeles. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Cathy Keisha says

    March 6, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    Whoa! You stylin’ today! Enjoy the fresh air.

    Reply
  13. Kitties Blue says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    That is a stylish and gorgeous coat and looks lovely on you. Wow everything really is green. Looks as if you had a great day. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

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  14. LoneStarCATS says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    My momma says LA can really green up after winter rain (she lived there when she wuz younger and went to college there).

    Reply
  15. William's Kith & Kin says

    March 6, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    What a nice stroll, Summer. You look maaahvelous!

    Reply
  16. mommakatandherbearcat says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    WHAT?!?! Someone can resist petting you, Summer?!?! We’re shocked! {HIS LOSS}

    Reply
  17. LP says

    March 6, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    You look very fashionable in that coat Summer! Duffy loves it 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  18. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    March 6, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    You look very glamorous in your faux fur coat.

    Reply
  19. Melissa & Mudpie says

    March 6, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    I sure wish that coat came in my size! You look gorgeous, Summer!

    Reply
  20. Raven says

    March 6, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Looks like you had a fantastic outing. You look gorgeous in the faux leopard skin coat.

    Reply
  21. Ginav24 says

    March 6, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Great photo shoot! Loved the coat & you were posing so nicely. Maybe you will get to meet the neighbor another time.

    Reply
  22. Margie says

    March 6, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    Summer, you look so good in your nice coat. Bet that was fun to be outside for a little while.

    Reply
  23. Lola says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:49 am

    What a great photo shoot! Everything looks so pretty, and your coat is just fab.

    Reply
  24. The Swiss Cats says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:26 am

    You’re so stylish in your pretty yard ! Beautiful photos ! Purrs

    Reply
  25. Toby and Leia says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:39 am

    You look so lovely and stylish today. And that neighbor has no idea what he missed.

    Reply
  26. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:34 am

    The second and third pictures are very pretty! As is the one where you’re “sniffing the spring air!”

    I think that you’re very cute, with a good head on your shoulders!

    Reply
  27. Laila and Minchie says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Thank you for sharing your greenery today, Summer. Something we are looking forward to here in Chicago. Right now our brown grass is covered up with a thin layer of fresh snow from last night.

    Reply
  28. Tamago says

    March 6, 2018 at 9:16 am

    It looks really lush and lovely! I love the last photo – you look so happy smelling the fresh air 🙂

    Reply
  29. Debra Perry says

    March 6, 2018 at 8:58 am

    You look adorable!

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  30. Ellen Pilch says

    March 6, 2018 at 8:34 am

    That coat looks great on you, it should be in the calendar.

    Reply
  31. Eastside Cats says

    March 6, 2018 at 8:24 am

    Ahh, the whiffies after rain!

    Reply
  32. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    March 6, 2018 at 7:26 am

    **whispurrsss** Summer yur beeuteefull…..
    Thee Foe Fur iss beeutteful on you! You dee-serve onlee thee best! Yur fotoss are luvley an seein green iss wudnerfull; wee have dusty brown an tan. No snow but Winter tempss…iss icky….
    So seein yur fotoss’ reelly cheered LadyMum an mee uppy.
    ~~head rubsss~~ Siddhartha Henry~~

    Reply
  33. Madi and Mom says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:44 am

    Summer you always look stylish….and oh what great posture. That next to the last shot is our favorite…
    What was your neighbor doing?
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  34. The Florida Furkids says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:31 am

    You look adorable in your coat. Your yard is fabulous!

    The Florida Furkids

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  35. Random Felines says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:28 am

    you have such a neat backyard. enjoy the green & fresh air

    Reply
  36. Katie Isabella says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:24 am

    Oh my. You DO look stylish and oh so ready for an audience!

    Reply
  37. Grace says

    March 6, 2018 at 5:50 am

    OMC – What wonderful photos! And don’t you look grand in your cozy coat! Love.

    Reply
  38. The Island Cats says

    March 6, 2018 at 5:24 am

    What a fun adventure, Summer. You look so stylish in your coat.

    Reply
  39. Roby Sweet says

    March 6, 2018 at 5:23 am

    You look so stylish in that coat! And everything does look very green and inviting. 🙂

    Reply
  40. Purrjamm Cats says

    March 6, 2018 at 5:23 am

    That coat is furbulous! We love it. You look gorgeous in it. Purrfect fit too. What a beautiful scenic view and awesome weather. So you had a human spotting, interesting. MOL. Purrs

    Reply
  41. Brian Frum says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:18 am

    You look terrific surrounded by the green sweet Summer!

    Reply
  42. Christine Carroll says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:08 am

    Wow I just love your coat Beautiful as always.Love your out side photos. x

    Reply
  43. Sallyhicks says

    March 6, 2018 at 3:27 am

    You are looking especially smart today Summer. Your little coat really suits you. How lovely fresh air after rain is.

    Reply
  44. Emmit and Mimi says

    March 6, 2018 at 12:33 am

    MeeYow you look chic! I love when kitties sniff the outside air… Mine get all dreamy-eyed *sniff sniffle*

    Reply
  45. The kitties of PURRING pines says

    March 6, 2018 at 12:20 am

    You are definitely stylish! Glad you got to enjoy the fresh outdoors.

    Reply

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