It was a spontaneous shot
I walked in the room with camera in hand; he was sitting up on the counter and I just snapped it, from a foot away. Here's the original. I cropped it and added a little light to the shadows (as he was backlit by the windows) ...
Happy new year, Cazalea, and great pic
Your portrait inspired me to watch 'cat videos' with my daughters for a full hour tonight (chock-full of 'awws'). The youngest is almost old enough that we can get one without worrying (I'm looking at a British Blue or a Khao Manee). Memorizing pic! Kind ...
That is the “caught with hand in cookie jar” look
Or perhaps “paw in sardine can” for cats. He’s not supposed to be on the kitchen counter, and he knows it. This is the, oops - me? On the counter? There must be some mistake; somebody put me up here! apologetic look.
