Uploads from Kartik J, tagged cat

The Fascinating Harvest Moon

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:05:24 -0700

Kartik J posted a photo:

View of the Harvest Moon over our backyard. The neighborhood cat was having a relaxing time on the fence that evening!

The Harvest Moon was probably a term used in agrarian societies as they could work till late evening, harvesting their summer bounty in the fields in the month of September due to the plush moon light.

You'll definitely notice the Harvest moon if you look around! The Harvest moon also looks a bit bigger as its lower in the sky. This Sunday night (9/11/2011) was the full moon night so the ,moon will continue to rise after sunset for a few more days!

The unusually low hanging moon and that too in the same position for several days is what makes the harvest moon so special. In fat the moon is in the same position in our backyard for the last several days and it is quite interesting for me to see it right there, as though the moon's being a friend and saying Hi!

Scientifically, it happens because in the month of September, the moon rises just as the sun is setting for a few days after the full moon. Otherwise, in the usual scenario, the moon rises at sunset only on a full moon day and rises about an hour later each subsequent day. So watch out for the harvest moon the next few days in most areas of SoCal - Los Angeles, Orange County, etc.

Happy Friday

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:18:33 -0800

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Its Friday and I'm on my working chair . Happy Friday to everyone!

Caramel

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:41:02 -0700

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Caramel is a visiting cat who used to eat Mini's lunch. Mini once chased it away and here's Caramel fleeing off the fence!

Sweet Dreams!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:10:06 -0700

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Wish I was as lucky as Kitto! She seems to like the couch next to us more than her cat tree!

Trying out some indoor shots with my new Sony Flash HVL-F42AM. So far it looks very promising for some nice shots! I now realize that flash photography opens up new worlds of imagination!

Is it morning already?

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:50:30 -0700

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Sorry folks, still busy with work, will visit Flickr on some days to look at your beautiful work.

Meanwhile here's Kitty with her last weekend binge drinking.

Hey give me the striker!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:06:01 -0700

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Its my turn!

I'll get the Queen!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:02:12 -0700

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Mini and my wife enjoying an afternoon carrom session.

All pics are SOOC converted from RAW. Will be a bit busy in the coming days. Happy Friday and have a great week ahead!!

Come to me!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:47:24 -0700

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Kitto says "Come to me". Beware of her claws, though, LOL. Used the wonderful Sony HVL-F42AM flash here to bounce off the ceiling, does a great job.

Happy Womens' Day to everyone!

Kramer and Sally

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:51:09 -0800

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This is Sally's friend, Kramer!. He seems to be saying : "Sally, Don't be lazy, lets play!"

Meet Pablo

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:38:42 -0800

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Pablo was a frequent visitor to our backyard at our house in Oceanside. Like his other feline friends, he loved watching the birds!

Still off and on on Flickr, right now planting some fruit trees at our new OC house :)

Happy Furry Friday to all my Flickr friends!

It wasn't me!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:04:20 -0800

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Happy Furry Friday to all my Flickr friends!

Are you kidding me?

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:45:01 -0700

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Happy Wacky Tuesday!!

Let's play ball!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:33:22 -0700

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My favorite pastime with Kitto

Where there is a will, there is a way!

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:43:02 -0700

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And who better to learn it from than a cat. As I observe them, I am amazed looking at the little things they can do and never knew they were this good at problem solving and handling situations!

Mini's portrait

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:02:19 -0800

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Mini's been with us for about a month now. If you remember Mini's Story you will know that we really like her.! It was about time I uploaded a portrait of her.

I am not 100% sure if she is a she (not a cat expert LOL). But the first name which came to our mind for the cat was Mini (which was also the name of my cat when I was a kid). So for now, she's a she for us :)

May I come in please?

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:32:02 -0800

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I came back from work last night and it was raining and cold. I saw Mini waiting outside the door and as soon as I opened the door, she immediately came in and started brushing her head against my feet.

I think someone must have abandoned her. We let Mini inside our house and gave her something to eat (she was hungry). She slept warm inside our house and went for a walk early morning.

Hope to see her again today!

Sally

nobody@flickr.com (Kartik J) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:04:37 -0800

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Sally keeps visiting our house, usually for basking in the warm sun. She is so adorable. She has a friend too, will post his pictures later.