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You are here: Home / Diary / A Fine Feathered Photo Shoot

A Fine Feathered Photo Shoot

August 25, 2016 By: Summer Samba39 Comments

photo shoot of somali cat in black dress surrounded by silver feathers

My human says she spends every August up to her elbows in Photoshop. That’s because she is usually editing photos for my yearly calendar. And this year is even worse because she is also editing photos for Volume 2 of Rescued. At least it looks like the photo shoots for my calendar are done, or nearly done. One of the last photo sessions for me was a series of New Year’s Eve shots, and what a mess! You may remember the outfit and feathers from my New Year’s Eve party earlier this year. Well, in the 8 months since then, moths got into the feathers and created a mess. My human wanted to use them anyway, so if she starts complaining about having to Photoshop all this feather dust, it’s only her own fault.

somali cat wrapped in silver feathers

She even wrapped me up in those rotten feathers.

somali cat wrapped in silver feathers with a feather on her nose

Like, I said, what a mess!

somali cat playing with loose feathers

Once we were done with the photo shoot, my human bagged the feathers, but there were still a bunch of them all over the backdrop. So I got to have a play session!

Somali cat playing with a silver feather

I think this photo shoot was the most fun.

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Comments

  1. Catherine Lingg says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Summer you are a delight. First photo is great. Feathers are fun for kitties

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  2. LaQuetta says

    August 26, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Summer, at least you had fun with the feathers after the photo shoot. You do look great even if the feather boa is a bit the worse for wear.

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  3. Sandi Stefani says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:09 am

    I see a new profession in your future – a feather dancer! Great photos as always!

    Purrs.
    Bodacious

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  4. Xenabobb says

    May 29, 2019 at 9:54 am

    Love that last photo, Summer!

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  5. Catherine Lingg says

    May 18, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    It’s always fun when the props are potential toys. That black dress is stunning

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  6. Sandi Stefani says

    May 18, 2019 at 8:29 am

    So many feathers to catch! Lots of fun and very cute photos.

    Bodacious

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  7. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    August 28, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    You sure made the best out of a bad!! And had lots of fun, we love your playful look:)

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  8. LP says

    August 26, 2016 at 8:53 am

    You showed a lot of control with all those feather around you Summer! We would have “chased” them and made a huge mess instantly! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  9. Nellie says

    August 25, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Ih!Wow! Mes used to loves feathers…that looks like fun!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  10. BeadedTail says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    You had better composure with those feathers than we would’ve Summer. For that you deserve some real chicken!

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  11. Cathy Keisha says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Whoa! What moth-eaten feathers. TW is kinda glad we’re not the only one who have moths that get into all my feather toys to the point TW tells people now to send me feather toys. That top photo is very professional especially your pose.

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  12. William's kith & kin says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Summer, we’re not sure how you managed NOT to attack those feathers yourself!!

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  13. The Island Cats says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Summer, we like how there were feathers on your nose. Glad you got to play with them when you were done with the photo shoot.

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  14. Buckwheat says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    Heehee, you make funny faces in those pictures. It’s very cute! I got a feather toy, but I don’t know if I like it much, it’s on a rattly ball, those feathers taste kinda strange. I hope your’s taste better.

    Buckwheat

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  15. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Photo session AND play session! Awesome!

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  16. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    August 25, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Mudpie would be going bonkers over all those feathers!

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  17. Emma and Buster says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Fevvers are the best. WE both agree on our love for fevvers.

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  18. Flynn says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    Those feathers look like lots of fun. You look like you could be performing in Cabaret in the first photo.

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  19. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Feathers, now there is a fun photoshoot!! Athough you make mum’s nose tickle with that last one!

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  20. Kitties Blue says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Mom says that she didn’t know that moths ate feathers. Is your mom positive it wasn’t mice. They’ll shred anything and everything to make nice comfy nests. Whatever it was, you looked cute in the feathers and had some fun afterwards. BONUS! To be honest, we are not fond of the hats! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  21. jansfunnyfarm says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Ooh, leftover feathers, what fun.

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  22. Sherri-Ellen TD. says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Mew mew mew wee LUV yur Feathery fotoss Summer!!
    That one diss-approving foto made LadyMum laff out loud!
    At leest you got sum play time….
    **paw kissesss** Siddhartha Henry xxxx

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  23. Random Felines says

    August 25, 2016 at 11:43 am

    at least most of the m were on the sheet for easy clean up we hope (and that you got to keep a couple to kill)

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  24. Toby and Leia says

    August 25, 2016 at 11:23 am

    You are so patient.

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  25. Tamago says

    August 25, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Haha, you sure don’t look impressed…but you do look very glamorous, Summer!

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  26. Marg says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Glad you had a good time with those silly feathers after all. The feather on your nose is terrific.

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  27. Katie Isabella says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Summer…you beat all! I swear you do! xxxooo

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  28. Madi says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Summer the tilt of you head in #1 pic and the fevver on your nose in the last pic made us smile
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  29. Lola and Lexy says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Your so lucky your human has photo shop skills. You can see all the dust and stray litter in our pics! I have to say, I MOL when you said “rotten feathers”!

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  30. Ellen Pilch says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:08 am

    They sure do make a mess. You look adorable though.

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  31. Sue Brandes says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:05 am

    Love the photos. Playtime is always fun.

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  32. caren gittleman says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:01 am

    you do NOT look thrilled MOL!

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  33. Craig s. c. okajima says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:51 am

    The bottom two pictures look very pretty!!

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  34. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:21 am

    Fun feather Thursday, MOL. Great pics! Purrs

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  35. mommakatandherbearcat says

    August 25, 2016 at 3:49 am

    It DOES look a bit like a bird exploded … but the pictures are beautiful. Of course, your Mom starts with a gorgeous subject, but she’s got an incredible eye and takes stunning photographs!

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  36. Sammy says

    August 25, 2016 at 3:35 am

    Love these photos………….feathers are fun but they sure do tickle the nose! You look like you’re having a good time…………..and your human did a great job capturing that fun on film!

    Hugs, Sammy

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  37. Brian Frum says

    August 25, 2016 at 2:43 am

    Those feathers do look like lots of fun pretty Summer!

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  38. Mickey's Musings says

    August 25, 2016 at 1:09 am

    We agree.
    Ant time you get to play withe props is a good time 😉
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  39. The kitties of purring pines says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:36 am

    MOL! We would have shredded it!

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