Mira

August 18, 2009

Tom says: Mira belongs to my mother and is a "one woman's cat," so I was quite surprised when she allowed me to take that photo. The biggest challenge when taking it was one of the other cats in the house was quite curious and was doing his best to inspect the photo gear like all cats do (by lying on it and generally being in the way - imagine how "funny" it is to try to use a cable remote control when six-kilo Norwegian Forest cat wants to play with it...). Mira is still an "indoor cat," but that might change when she get older.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Tom Helmersen

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Kayli - 1 year ago

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What a beautiful kitty!!!

Kephara - 1 year ago

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Kephara - 1 year ago

166 points

Mira is so beautiful - and quite the little tease!

kogii - 1 year ago

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Mira Has to be the most photogenic cat I have ever seen. What a camera flirt!

Archie - 1 year ago

God!!!!! she looks like an angellllllll

Kelly Hoverocerous - 1 year ago

Fantastic cat!

mld1979 - 1 year ago

26 points

how gorgeous! (and love the tongue! lol)

sugarbuddy - 1 year ago

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Sambo's Mom - 1 year ago

She's very pretty and I think she knows it. You are also an excellent photographer

qtsan - 1 year ago

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Great capture! She is so adorable.

Carolyn - 1 year ago

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85 points

She is so beautiful, what a delight she must be for your Mom.She just to cute.

wokkawokka - 1 year ago

123 points

I certainly wouldn't let Mira outside. I'd keep her snuggled up in my lap!

emma - 1 year ago

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Mira is lovely!

Symeezgurl - 1 year ago

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Mira is just adorable! This is an amazing photo! Thanks!

mee - 1 year ago

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What a delicate looking girl! And I liked the way you describe the Forest cats, too! Ha!

shewells - 1 year ago

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Adorable!

patboridout - 1 year ago

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patboridout - 1 year ago

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An elegant kitty if I've ever seen one.

Susan - 1 year ago

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Susan - 1 year ago

57 points

Cuteness ++++++

Kirsten - 1 year ago

She's gorgeous. Beautiful eyes! Nice photography as well!

Lynne - 1 year ago

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What a beauty, with her pretty pink nose----gorgeous:):):)

Shelley - 1 year ago

315 points

What a gorgeous kitty! Great pic-tures of a purr-fect subject. Thnx.

BirmanMama - 1 year ago

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249 points

Beautiful photos of a beautiful kitten!

Samila69 - 1 year ago

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OMG, Mira looks almost exactly like my Timmy. She is so beautiful.

cricket - 1 year ago

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26 points

Her face is so darn peaceful, you can tell she is loved!

ksilver - 1 year ago

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sunny - 1 year ago

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omgggg, so cute.

lovezkittys - 1 year ago

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162 points

great picture! gorgeous kitty!

Tiffany - 1 year ago

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She is absolutely beautiful! I want her, LOL

Purrkins - 1 year ago

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Wow. That is an positively gorgeous cat! :3

Purrkins - 1 year ago

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Dragonette29 - 1 year ago

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Dragonette29 - 1 year ago

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Cute kitteh :D

d - 1 year ago

LOL that has got to be one of the most SMUG looking kittehs i have ever seen haha...a pretty kitteh that full well knows it lol

Holy Cuteness - 1 year ago

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Hahaha, best kitty shot ever!

circleudeb - 1 year ago

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PLEASE!DON'T put her outside! She is too beautiful and it is too dangerous outside for kitties! I will take her, anytime!

kitbce - 1 year ago

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semarsh826 - 1 year ago

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WSL - 1 year ago

Don't let her out! She doesn't deserve to die young. Too cute. You shouldn't even bring her home rodents - one bad mouse and *poof* she is sick.

demiller - 1 year ago

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Harrdawg - 1 year ago

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wiseowl09 - 1 year ago

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Very photogenic kitty! But keep her indoors and safe!

christianlady200612300 - 1 year ago

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christianlady200612300 - 1 year ago

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cute kitten

Fumiko - 1 year ago

A kitty princess :D

Jennifer - 1 year ago

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Oh my goodness!

noela - 1 year ago

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Mira has to be the most beautiful kitten, that I have ever seen.This includes the many I have had over the years. One look at her and you are smitten.

wildkat - 1 year ago

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Indoor cats generally live from 12-18 years of age. Many may live to be in their early 20s. The oldest reported cat was 28 years old at the time of death.

Outdoor cats generally live to be around four to five years of age. Their deaths are typically due to traumas such as being hit by a car or dog attacks. Outdoor cats are also more susceptible to several deadly viruses that are spread by fighting or prolonged intimate contact with an infected cat.

PLEASE keep her inside!

TimerTom - 1 year ago

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Our cats have a large garden to play in, they have their own cat door so they can decide if they want to be outside or not, are vaccinated against all the usual viruses and go regularly to the vet for checkups. Most of our cats have lived for more than ten years, the last one to die was 16. Dogs will never manage to catch a healthy cat that is used to being outdoors - there are far too many trees and hiding places around here. :-) Tom

mikeyizzy123 - 1 year ago

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anoka - 1 year ago

gorgeous kitty kitty. I think she'll probably be really happy outside. Especially if she can come in when she wants too. :D My Ili loved chasing leaves around. :D I bet she's gonna have tons of fun.

Gankaku - 1 year ago