In the world of photography, macro shots certainly have their time and place. They don’t always make sense, but if you’re shooting your furry friend, they can be absolutely stunning.
One photographer recently shared some impressively crisp images from a recent backyard photoshoot with his cat, Lissy on TikTok and there are some total gems in the mix, if you ask me. Have a look at these breathtaking, snowy images:
@furryfritzSome close up and macro shots of my cat Lissy ❄️😺📸 which shot is your favorite? #furryfritz #catographer #cat #snowfall #catphotography #snowcat #cutecat
I can respect the variety of images he shot here. The portraits are amazing, but I love the detail of the snowflakes on her fur and whiskers. Those are so awesome! I have to say, though, my favorite shot is definitely the one of her paws. It’s just different. And who doesn’t love to obsess over little cat paws every now and then?
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Getting a little behind-the-scenes look at the shoot is really cool, too. The fact that he’s just in his backyard makes it that much better, in my opinion. He’s literally creating magic within a few feet of the comfort of his home. You just have to admire that. Lissy is an absolute natural in front of the lens also! That is one sassy, cute little kitty right there. And she clearly loves the snow!
Keeping cats safe in the snow
It’s really not surprising that most cats don’t love the cold, so when it comes to caring for your furry friends in winter, there are a few simple rules to keep in mind: keep them warm, dry and safe.
Like humans, cats can suffer from issues like hypothermia and frostbite, so helping their body temperature stay at a comfortable level is key. The good thing is, if it’s snowing, cats will typically stay inside anyways. So more often than not, you don’t really need to worry about them getting too cold.
That said, if your cat in particular is the curious and adventurous type, you’ll need to really keep an eye on them during cold and snowy weather and limit the amount of time they spend outside. If they are spending time outside, you’ll want to always provide a warm, comfortable place for them to return home to.
It’s worth mentioning that parked cars can be very desirable places of refuge for cold cats during winter as well. They’re known to curl up under the engine or in the wheel arch in search of warmth. So beware! It doesn’t hurt to check these areas (and make plenty of loud noises) to give them time to escape before you start the car. Better safe than sorry.
Additionally—just like humans—kittens and older cats are more prone to suffer in freezing temperatures. Their immune systems are less effective in fighting off potential illness that the cold weather causes.
If your cat happens to fall into one of these categories, just make sure you pay extra close attention to their whereabouts when it’s cold and snowy. We can’t help the fact that they’re so independent, but we can do our best to keep them safe (whether they think they need our assistance or not).
However, as we learned from this adorable little photoshoot, some cats clearly love the cold.
Maybe you have a cat like Lissy who simply adores the snow? If that’s the case, I think your best bet would be doing exactly what our friend did here and take up photography.
I mean, who doesn’t want to have a snowy photoshoot with their furry friends?
