Birmingham Cat Shows 2015

It had been so long since I felt well enough to go to a cat show, that I felt like a total novice entering the Birmingham shows held at Zamora Temple the last week-end of January 2015. I had only one kitten to show as my two girls were not old enough, so I entered Sterling, the little boy who kept changing color. I finally decided he was a lavender but needed to see what the judges thought of his color. Sterling (Gaia Shooting Star) wasn't too thrilled on the first day to be there but he is a very laid back boy so I knew he would settle in. Each time he was called to a ring he relaxed a bit more and on the last day he knew what was expected of him. I learned that he is indeed a lavender, a very clear lavender that appears almost a silvery white. I received many compliments on Sterling and especially his coloring. The shows were fun for me as I met many  people who had lots of questions about the Devon Rex and several who were also looking to be owned by a Devon. Sterling took 10th best kitten in one of the last kitten finals of the day AND found his furever home as well.

                                                Sterling (Gaia Shooting Star) at age 7 months

At Last!

After dropping my camera while attempting to take pictures of Luna's latest litter, I have finally learned how to use my new camera.  I decided to buy a newer version of my former camera thinking I would not have any problems learning to use it. Boy was I mistaken! There is a huge difference between the two cameras. I never realized that in a seven year time span so much would change in the area of digital photography. Following is a smattering of my first serious attempts at photographing these latest little gremlins/elves.

First is Rhett Butler.... chocolate and white male (Reserved)

Next is the chocolate silver and white male  (Reserved)

Calico Female (Hold)

Silver Classic Tabby Female (Hold)

Tortoiseshell (?) Female (Hold)