This week didn’t go as planned. I am at my daughter’s home in Seattle. The cat was sitting on the floor where the ceiling track light was casting a sharp shadow, making a perfect photo for this challenge. Of course, as soon as I grabbed the camera the cat had left to join the others in the anxious wait for breakfast.

Is it time??

it must be time! Please, soon!!!

Well OK then, if I can’t photograph the cats the way I want, I will play with the shadows of the chair legs.

Breakfast is finally served, and calm and contentment returns among the household cats. Pumpkin takes up her favorite spot on a barstool, which I thought made for some interesting ideas with the reflections in the countertop.

It is a cat ball!

oh, did you want me to look your way?

how is this?

i am quite the cat

the fridge also makes interesting reflections

i am the cat!

And then, suddenly, in a flash, the cat jumps to the other barstool and there is a brief but unmistakable cat shadow!

Enough of chasing the elusive cat shadows. Let’s get on with the day.

Joel discusses modeling ideas with Pumpkin.

Maple takes up her day position to watch the state of the world outside.

This doesn’t exactly meet the photo challenge but it was fun just the same.