Saturday, April 4, 2009

PhotoHunt: Stripes - Torcello Cat

Have you been to Torcello, where Venice began?



And here is one of the striped tabby Torcello cats:





This is my latest entry.

46 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...

You are so wonderfully original!

Annie said...

Oh Leslie, I love this post!

Yes I've been to Torcello and met those beautiful striped tabbies. One of my favorite place on earth. :)

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Carver said...

I have never been to Torcello but wish I had. Great shot of the striped cat. I loved your take on the theme.

Randi said...

Very artistic. A beautiful striped cat.

kayerj said...

I've nver been there, but your pictures are enticing

Photo Cache said...

Nice entry. I am very much surprised at the variety of entries today.

jmb said...

Yes, I've been to Torcello too. Great take on the theme Leslie.
Happy weekend to you.

Gemma Wiseman said...

Your presentation of stripes is just brilliant! O so pretty!

Sarge Charlie said...

g'day miss leslie, those are some very nice strips....

ancient one said...

Never been out of USA... but I saw your striped cat. Thanks for coming by.

YTSL said...

Alas, I've never been to any part of Italy -- if you don't include transit stops at Rome airport! ;(

Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling said...

Torcello looks like a great place, the cat is looking good with it's stripes :P

Mojo said...

Can't say I've ever been there. Cute kitty though.

eastcoastlife said...

I haven't been to Torcello but it looks attractive. That's a handsome striped tabby cat.

MaR said...

I will have to go visit Torcello! lovely cats and stripes!

girasoli said...

She or he is so cute! I really love the design layouts for these photos. Beautiful colors. Very creative choice for this week's theme.

PastormacsAnn said...

Awesome! Great choice for our theme. The stripes kitty is such a terrific choice.

Anonymous said...

These tabbies get everywhere...:)

mm said...

As always I love the way you present your photos. Great job.

CJ said...

Great cats photos. I especially like gray tiger striped cats. We had one named Stormy for nearly 20 years and briefly adopted a kitten we called Stripes until we found her another home.

Hootin Anni said...

Beautiful kitties!!!!!!! I ♥ Cats.

My stripes are posted. Found all over Texas! Come see for yourself. Happy weekend wishes sent your way.

Lene said...

Beautiful cat - and pretty frames for your shots :)

Have a lovley day :)

annalarssonphotography said...

I never been there, but I wish I had.
I love your take of the theme! :)

Amazing!

Have a great weekend!
Anna

Liz Hinds said...

Oh i like that! I want to go to venice!!

LifeRamblings said...

i've never been to Italy. wonderful take on the theme.

happy weekend.

Cindy said...

I didn't think about that idea- and we do have a striped cat or two, too. Lovely photos, as always!
sun stripes

Trekcapri said...

Hi Leslie, very cool selections and beautiful designs for this week's photo hunt! I loved visitng Torcello and I think the striped tabby is so cute!

Have a great weekend Leslie!

Mudhooks said...

I am cuddling a stripey cat very like that one, as I type this....

bingskee said...

what a lovely cat!

Barb said...

No, I haven't been there but you know I'm dying to get there! You look marvelous on the bench, and the kitty is pretty adorable, too!

Smalltown RN said...

Very original....I love the cat...perfect for the theme

marta said...

He is a beauty. I also like the flowers on your first picture. They are perfect for Torcello.

Mira said...

Cute pics and great layout. Here's mine http://www.mirasblog.com/2009/04/photo-hunt-12-stripes.html

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Your photohunts are always beautiful!

María I. said...

Torcello is on my list for next time. Cute striped tabby!

Been thinking about you lately when reading about the floods. Hope everyone is OK in your neck of the woods.

Happy weekend!

Brita said...

Have never been to Torcello but wish I had. Have been to Venice once and hope to go again.
Lovely post and beautiful cat.

Sweetanlo said...

I would love to visit there someday. What a pretty cat!

Sweetanlo's Stripes

julie said...

Lovely stripes of your furry pet :)

Happy weekend!

MJ said...

he he love him!

Brine Queen said...

Very beautiful. Love the attitude from the first striped cat. Great job with the scrapbook themes as usual!

Thanks for stopping by.

CRIZ LAI said...

The 2nd photo looked just like Janice.. cute!! :)

http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

stan said...

U make your subjects so attractive looking.

Tokenhippygirl said...

Wow... really fantastic photos. I've never been to Torcello, but one day.... :-)

Gerry said...

Miss Puss, the tiger stripe cat who supervises the Writing Studio & Bait Shop, wishes to know if all the cats in Torcello are this lovely.

Colin Campbell said...

Lovely shots and clever work. Have a nice week.

healingmagichands said...

What a beautiful cat you found to feature.