Monday, April 13, 2009

King of the Harbour

King of the Harbour, cat, Porto Mediceo, LivornoI was taking some photos at the entrance of the “Porto Mediceo” when I met this haughty and unflappable cat. He was clearly at ease on the rocks, under a tepid sun, with half a dozen humans fishing nearby. Now and then they feed him, and a couple of lesser acolytes, with the smaller catches. I was kindly allowed a few shots, then he dismissed me, slightly waving his tail.

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19 comments:

  1. GreggApril 13, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    You are nobody until you are ignored
    by a cat!

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  2. jooApril 13, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    It was really kind of him! Shot is great:)

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  3. FioApril 13, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Well, the audience is finished.
    Lovely post :)

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  4. HildaApril 13, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I absolutely envy him!

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  5. brattcatApril 13, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I may be top cat in my house but I know when I'm outclassed.

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  6. nobuApril 13, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Nice shot!!

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  7. LowellApril 13, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Cats are gods. You undoubtedly failed to pay this one the proper respect.

    And you're probably lucky to be unscratched.

    :-)

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  8. MarcelApril 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Great picture and story; His Royal Dignatary The King of the Livorno Harbour is a cat!

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  9. valeriaApril 13, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    He must have been so warm and soft... Cats love to lie on warm stones... Very cute!

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  10. Cezar and LéiaApril 14, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    You know...I do love cats!
    Great shot...I came back today several time just to see this picture!
    Léia :-)

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  11. CopenhagenApril 14, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Great shot! The picture reminds me of my cat...she's a lazy bum as well.

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  12. BaruchApril 14, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    A dinkum fat cat. Love the title of the photo

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  13. hennyApril 14, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I so 'hate' his face :). With fur like that, no wonder he survives under the sunlight.

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  14. WalkerApril 14, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Love this picture and story. I have learned so much from our two cats.

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  15. Stefan JanssonApril 14, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Clearly the coolest of all the cats down by the harbour.

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  16. cebu picturesApril 15, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    in so many place to sleep, how come this cat like the hard rocks.


    can we exchange link?

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  17. JillyApril 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful portrait of a beautiful cat.

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  18. Ming the MercilessApril 18, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    The kitty cat is soooo cute.

    Great capture.

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  19. TashApril 20, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    Very hauty - looks like a king of the gypsy cats. Great photo of king cat by the sea.

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