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by me, Tea of Tea Photography, feel free to check out this Sub-Gallery:
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Thank you for your interest.

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Aaaactually, this one is a bit more about writing I guess- I mean apparently, but the photo was exactly what I needed/wanted to match... It's just that it was one of the first writings and combination I had put together over the Summer, and I had put it with this group of "cats" rather than with any "visual poetry"-- I knew I'd done that, though, but I was stalling... I just get nervous, that's all.

But here it is, going up with the cat group.

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Back by popular demand...

Thank you to those who have how Jikan and Sha-sha [Seizonsha] are doing, and/or who have asked to see or wondered if I have new photos of them.

I think that is especially kind of all you who have done any of that, and I've been surprised over the last especially couple months just how much of this I've gotten.

The thing is, I always have new photos of these two! They are marvelous cats, the best companions, and are super to photograph!

They do tend to be sickly off and on. Jikan is on special food to prevent recurring UTI's. They both have ongoing stomach problems though different from each other, and while Sha-sha is the one with one eye, Jikan has developed terrible allergies in both eyes, which now he has meds for, which he gets so as to not go into the horrific infection that he got in those beautiful greens which many of us know about...

Anyway... otherwise, they each have very different, but intensely amusing personalities, and I love them dearly, and I was touched when people started asking about them.

It's just I have SO MANY cat photos here in DA, and MANY MORE in my portfolios, and while I don't personally mind in general, the truth of the matter is...

I have SUCH a WIDE variety of LOVES and INTERESTS and THOUGHTS and FEELINGS,I have a compelling desire that my art reflect this diversity. So, my cats and cats in general must share.

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Comments: 36

amandapampena [2008-12-08 02:31:35 +0000 UTC]

The words are beautiful...the image is also lovely...I think that face goes well with your words and I just love how one eye is closed.

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DelaneyLaFae [2008-11-06 14:17:28 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. I've also had cats with health problems. Right now, Chamberlain has FIV (the feline equivilant of HIV) and taking care of him is hard sometimes. But he's given me so much care through the years that I don't mind at all. I wish you and your kitties the best!

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TeaPhotography In reply to DelaneyLaFae [2008-11-08 07:59:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment.

Actually I used my cat, Seizonsha, [aka Sha-sha] whose name is Japanese for "Survivor" as a metaphor for my own life. So in truth, I was really writing about myself, but I used her in the trashcan as the visual, simply because I have related to her little kitty life, because she's had it very rough since before she was adopted to my home, and even thereafter with a lot of health issue. She already had the one eye when we got her, and some vet that the foster people took her to never really did that great of a job on the surgery, so we are always cleaning it, and so some complications are respiratory issues, allergies etc. She also has had UTI [Urinary Tract Infection], but her brother has it recurringly! And the other main thing is she actually has IBS [Irritible Bowel Syndrome] so food is a huge problem, and we are always trying to keep her healthy.

Luckily, she thinks she's healthy, and THAT does help! She doesn't really *seem* to think she's sick, or at least it hasn't slowed her down much. She's an amazing kitty, with tons of energy. A side that's all over the place and into everything and with you in everything you do, and then a sweet cuddly side.

However, though the poem could have been about her, I used her physically, to describe my life, metaphorically.

I'm sorry to hear about your loving cat Chamberlain! I'm sure you don't mind taking care of him, after all the companionship and love he's shown over the years... I DO understand. I wish you and Chamberlain the best. Many Kitty snuggles and to you both, from Tea, Sha-sha, and Jikan. ^.^

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DelaneyLaFae In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-11-08 12:03:02 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear your kitty is doing well with everything. It seems she has a good outlook!

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TeaPhotography In reply to DelaneyLaFae [2008-11-08 20:45:20 +0000 UTC]

She has to be watched carefully with all of her issues, but at the moment is doing okay again.

She does have a good outLOOK. [I swear that one EYE can SEE better than most who have TWO!]

Anyway, the kits are worth it, wouldn't you say-
in fact I know you would.
^.^ 's

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DelaneyLaFae In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-11-08 21:45:01 +0000 UTC]

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netta43 [2008-10-07 13:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful job Tea, a perfect combination for sure.

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TeaPhotography In reply to netta43 [2008-10-09 17:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, I do appreciate that.

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RomerTreece [2008-10-05 22:27:31 +0000 UTC]

Lovely combination indeed Tea. Shes a beautiful cat We actually have a 13 year old Shepard/Collie who only has one eye as well.

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TeaPhotography In reply to RomerTreece [2008-10-09 17:41:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
And I bet your Shepard/Collie has managed pretty well? Or at least has been love just the same regardless!

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RomerTreece In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-09 19:52:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh indeed she is a blessing. I ran her over with a moving truck (long story) when she was about a year old and thus lost the eye. She has managed great, one really wouldnt know unless they look close. Her and I have been through alot, and Im pretty sure she has even forgiven me for the moving truck.

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AmberCrystalElf [2008-10-04 10:48:46 +0000 UTC]

Such emotional words. They touch my heart

I love your series of cat photo's - they all seem to have such amazing characters

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TeaPhotography In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-10-04 12:33:26 +0000 UTC]

They are so funny and such great companions.

Thanks for this comment.

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-04 15:14:27 +0000 UTC]

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TeaPhotography In reply to AmberCrystalElf [2008-10-09 17:41:51 +0000 UTC]

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AmberCrystalElf In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-04 15:11:59 +0000 UTC]

Always a pleasure

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Jaythorne [2008-10-02 19:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Such a beautiful poem... <3

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TeaPhotography In reply to Jaythorne [2008-10-03 21:59:20 +0000 UTC]

I really appreciate that, very much.

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Jaythorne In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-03 22:30:17 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, dear! =]

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cfosgate [2008-10-02 17:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Great job Tea!

This is wonderful.

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TeaPhotography In reply to cfosgate [2008-10-03 21:58:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh that means so much.
Thanks!

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PridesCrossing [2008-10-02 16:14:11 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful words,beautiful cat!!

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TeaPhotography In reply to PridesCrossing [2008-10-03 21:58:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks sooo much!

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PridesCrossing In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-05 23:58:26 +0000 UTC]

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Samcatt [2008-10-02 14:18:24 +0000 UTC]

now that is an all in one brilliant deviation

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TeaPhotography In reply to Samcatt [2008-10-03 21:57:52 +0000 UTC]

What a cool comment, thank you very much so.
Thanks

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Samcatt In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-04 11:57:46 +0000 UTC]

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hushicho [2008-10-02 13:22:21 +0000 UTC]

Lovely words, lovely kitty, beautiful photography as always.

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TeaPhotography In reply to hushicho [2008-10-03 21:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly.

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hushicho In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-04 22:04:02 +0000 UTC]

It is always my pleasure.

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megasak [2008-10-02 12:13:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh my God! Sha-sha looks LOVELY!!

And the words you wrote, they're so deep

, this lovely photo must be in my collection

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TeaPhotography In reply to megasak [2008-10-03 21:56:51 +0000 UTC]

I'm so happy you like this one of her so much! Yay!

I appreciate the comment on the words as well...


Thanks for everything.

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CraigJonathonHill [2008-10-02 12:12:03 +0000 UTC]

is seizonsha winking? or has it lost an eye? it looks so cute btw i'd love to have cats like urs. but i can't keep any pets coz of my college course.

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TeaPhotography In reply to CraigJonathonHill [2008-10-03 21:47:43 +0000 UTC]

Yes, Sha-sha has one eye.

One day, you'll have cats if you want them. I couldn't have any when I was in college either.

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CraigJonathonHill In reply to TeaPhotography [2008-10-06 10:25:03 +0000 UTC]

one eye is more than enough ^_^ it's really cute how it looks like a wink

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TeaPhotography In reply to CraigJonathonHill [2008-10-18 21:21:00 +0000 UTC]

That sounds funny that one eye is more than enough! I suppose it is, right? She always does look like she's winking. We're so used to it by now, and I know she is, she doesn't think anything of it, and you can't tell by her actions that she thinks she different! She does everything [and usually WAY MORE] than most cats. I can't keep up with her sometimes!

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