.....how to shoehorn a completely unsuitable photo into a theme! My attempts to find something to fit today’s theme have been completely unsuccessful so I decided to make this cute portrait of Lucy fit it instead. As I came out of my study this afternoon I found her sitting on the newel post at the top of the stairs looking decidedly pensive so I grabbed my camera and shot a few frames. I guess if I had taken a moment to enquire the reason for her thoughtful expression I would have been carrying out today’s theme. And if you can figure out what on earth it is from that cryptic clue you’ve done really well!

Thanks to Christian (Quiksilver1781) for setting today’s theme. Last Tuesday’s theme was ‘Pastel’. The other interpretations of this week’s theme can be found here.

The “Tuesday Inspiration” began in 2009 when Stefan and I started setting each other a photographic challenge on a… Tuesday. Very soon afterwards, we decided to open this up to other PB members, followed by the idea that we should not reveal what the subject is, so that other members could compare how different members view a single theme. The Tuesday Inspiration is not a contest or a challenge, but a group of people all agreeing to post their interpretation of a single theme on Tuesdays. Each week, one of the contributors sets the theme. There are now over 40 members contributing to the TI. We have only two “rules”: don’t include the subject in the TI title or tags and please comply with standard PB guidelines on courtesy, etc. If you would like to take part, please send me a message via this blog.

LOL, perfect shot for the theme. Wasichseh · 2011-03-22: 18:09

Super portrait. Lynda · 2011-03-22: 18:18

That is a great shot! So perfect for the theme :-) Andarta · 2011-03-22: 18:18

Helen - fantastic shot of Lucy! Her white hairs all aglow and sitting so at attention it makes me want to ask her, "TI?" To my favorites because "I Love Lucy" - Ever see the TV show "I love Lucy", Helen? danrav · 2011-03-22: 18:37

Wow, can't believe how the background matches her eyes!! That's so cool...what an absolutely beautiful portrait of Lucy! lookagain · 2011-03-22: 18:47

Fantastic - what a star that cat is! Jarvo · 2011-03-22: 20:54

what a fabulous shot, this portrait turned out wonderfully urmysunshine · 2011-03-22: 21:10

Wow love that portrait shot well done mystic1 · 2011-03-22: 21:14

I think you have the most photogenic cat ever! She is stunning in this shot Helen! McMommy · 2011-03-22: 21:28

I've never been able to get a cat to agree to pose (or anything else)! Great shot, Helen. lgnelson · 2011-03-22: 22:34

Love it! thebronzebow · 2011-03-22: 23:22

Sweet! Goldbrandi · 2011-03-22: 23:41

Excellent photo and great for the TI Helen. I don't think there is one photo anyone could take that could make figuring out today's TI possible. liveandletlive · 2011-03-22: 23:59

Fabulous!! Great color! michibee · 2011-03-23: 01:19

Extraordinary this alive statue of Bastet and it's made for you...! josy63 · 2011-03-23: 01:31

Fantastic pose, great photo! hannamagnusson · 2011-03-23: 04:56

Wonderfully Done. She is such a poser for your captures. :) karmankwarner · 2011-03-23: 10:39

v.v. good done! fantastic! gonia · 2011-03-23: 14:45

Oh Lucy is a perfect perfect cat. I love this :) iPhoneElorac · 2011-03-23: 14:45

Now this is really a star photo! I think Lucy really enjoys her carreer as a model:) And Agatha enjoys her life as the photographer´s worst nightmare:)) Eiram · 2011-03-23: 15:06

May I have Lucy's pawprint autograph? She is a real beauty....great shot! ????? · 2011-03-23: 22:23

Look at her ... wonderful!! Ryana · 2011-03-24: 14:16

Superb shot! wildduck · 2011-03-26: 12:32

this is a really nice cat portrait; full of character, complimentary background, quirky pose, excellent equivalence · 2011-03-27: 15:11

Lovely ! helys · 2011-03-28: 09:47

That was a great Capture !! Well Done !! Pretty Cat ! catdad · 2011-03-28: 15:24

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