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These are from Sunday when I was TRYING to take photos of the tulips. Spike feels it is his job to make my photo shoots as challenging as possible. In the interest of helping me grow, of course.

I put them on the ground for a second while I was setting up the chair, backdrop, & tripod and Spike began stalking them. I rescued them before he could take a bite and began shooting.

Suddenly...the tulips start shaking. Is it wind? No, it's Spike taking a bite! I shoo him away and he moves to the other side! I shoo him away again and he decides to get even with me by chewing on my backdrop. Most likely in hopes that he'll knock it over along with the flowers and he'll be able to swoop in!

I have to give him credit for his determination but he sure makes my photo shoots an adventure. :)

Stats - D200 w/ 24mm lens @ F2.8.

P.S. Now you can all see my elaborate set up when shooting photos! :)

So photogenic! Love this set. mybigbackyard · 2007-08-09: 22:48

That is SOOO funny! I can't believe he ate your backdrop! He is qute the character ????? · 2007-08-09: 23:10

I think Mocha is going to grow up to be like Spike.. she is just like this ..I will be posting a pic soon of her eating the cookbook I was reading... these are great and as a cat lover I fully appreciate them.. funny!!I love it all ....sorry Lisa I believe spike...;) just kidding !!!hee hee hee hee ????? · 2007-08-09: 23:16

Great instalment of TSC! I believe Spike - look at him he's just skin and bone! ????? · 2007-08-10: 00:48

What?!?! I show clear evidence of his stripey rotterness and still you guys take his side? Not fair! :) vollenda · 2007-08-10: 00:56

A very helpful assistant ( it reminds me of a furry little one which behaves the same way ) Nice set, funny one and great pictures noptek · 2007-08-10: 03:51

Flowers and cat - this is great! rolpa · 2007-08-10: 03:54

Great set...Very funny! ????? · 2007-08-10: 06:01

Great capture. Funny set!! KC727 · 2007-08-10: 06:20

Spike is so clever! jet28 · 2007-08-10: 07:26

Bravo for Spike. Thanks for the shot of your set-up. Wonderful set. photopoet · 2007-08-10: 08:49

the second shot makes me want to rub spike's forehead--that little spot just above between his eyes. chipotle · 2007-08-10: 08:56

Yah, I think you asked him to pose as "bad cat" and he, of course, did as you asked. Then you try to convince us he is a troublemaker. Hmm, just not right. : - ) I agree with chipotle - Spike looks like he could use a rub. Jackie · 2007-08-10: 09:24

Aww so cute and so helpful guy:))) Love all the shots ????? · 2007-08-10: 09:33

Spike is just awesome, as always :) whitelilith · 2007-08-10: 09:34

i wish i could hold spike for a while emmetan · 2007-08-10: 09:45

Lisa, this is hilarious!! Thanks so much for the Friday laugh! Your comments make this post so very funny! Spike is really determined to get those flowers! I think kittys sometimes do stuff like this just to get our attention, especially when we are obviously not paying attention to them! Jannie · 2007-08-10: 11:29

This cat is something! Karibbean · 2007-08-10: 12:25

Thanks! :) chipotle and jackie - I do give him a knuckle rub there often. Sometimes, he likes it. Sometimes, I have to run for my life. :D vollenda · 2007-08-10: 15:31

very nice set , and cat is great !! gajesio · 2007-08-10: 16:13

You "only" need a bunch of wonderful tulips, a black cardboard, a cute cat and a lot of time and patience. And what is the result ? A week with dreamlike pictures for us! I thank you very much and have a nice weekend with a lot of great ideas ! ! ! elkegrocholl · 2007-08-10: 16:51

Wonderful Spike ! he loves flowers and I understand that ! Great set ! very good pictures ! jendayee · 2007-08-10: 19:29

Lisa.. you often takes good shots in particular for Spike ~! garysktam · 2007-08-10: 22:20

that's soooo sweet! sandmoon · 2007-08-11: 07:41

Spike is so handsome. Lovely shots. Cats and flowers- an irresistable mix. Lynda · 2007-08-11: 14:27

excellent Work. AGVillanueva · 2007-08-11: 16:32

Just perfect!! love it!! nadoune · 2007-08-11: 18:57

Wonderful set!! Spike looks so innocent...but then, the evidence also looks strong..... Carley · 2007-08-11: 23:12

best spike set ever!!! hilarious!! dogziji · 2007-08-12: 01:40

Photo shoot interrupted! Fantastic set - nice catch. Made me laugh. harryOB · 2007-08-12: 18:35

she's a great model! i hope some day i can get my kitty to cooperate! josephinep · 2007-08-13: 02:06

these are fantastic! Spike is just fully aware that he is more gorgeous than any flower magpy · 2007-08-13: 19:02

this is the best. spike looks right at home.. in the middle of a photo shoot! absolutely gorgeous too and i love the crop on the first shot! MidsummerSilence · 2007-08-14: 08:13

I just had to visit the TSC-Of SPIKE I couldn't miss a Friday without seeing Mr. Handsome and Mr. Personality all rolled into one!! Great post.. Ya gotta love Spike..Mr. Innocent ??? hmmm I will get back to ya on that... :) SheriJ · 2007-08-14: 09:50

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