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Sep 12 2011 10 Comments

A cat and a captured butterfly

The cat below was happily trying to catch butterflies — or at least it was until I turned up. My mere presence causing it to stop, give me a dirty look, and then set off somewhere else.

Japanese cat

But, while departing in the most disgruntled manner it could muster, it must have been even more disappointed, as it was me who ended up bagging a butterfly. Admittedly not a big one. And by no other reason than sheer luck. But it was a butterfly nonetheless.

Japanese cat

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  1. Awad A. says

    9/12/2011 at 9:11 am

    Nice story and shots, I think all are winners except the cat. But, yet again, the cat probably goes hunting everyday.

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    • Lee says

      9/12/2011 at 5:36 pm

      Cheers. Yeah, I’m pretty sure the cat gets more than its fair share of butterflies!

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  2. [Gm] says

    9/12/2011 at 9:14 am

    Love the first photo, Lee. Lovely indeed.
    I wonder if the cat hunts butterfly for survival or merely pleasure :D… Don’t think one butterfly could feed a cat :D…

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    • Lee says

      9/12/2011 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you!

      Yes, must be for pleasure. Not sure if it’s a stray or not, but it’s always in the same spot of a park I pass through quite a lot. If it is though, it looks nice and healthy. Maybe the odd butterfly does help then!

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  3. winnie says

    9/12/2011 at 10:08 am

    The cat looked so disappointed and annoyed too.
    I like the 1st picture as it’s expression is so funny!!
    Although Cats are playful, I would love to have one as a pet. (My apartment no pet allowed 🙁 )

    Thank you for sharing these 2 lovely pictures!!

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    • Lee says

      9/12/2011 at 5:40 pm

      Yes, it wasn’t best pleased that’s for sure. I seem to have that effect on cats…

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      • Ken C says

        9/13/2011 at 6:03 am

        Cats really give you odd looks Lee. I visited Gokukuji last week and the cats were relatively friendly (well, compared with yours anyway)

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        • Lee says

          9/13/2011 at 3:16 pm

          I know. Each and every one of them gives me a dirty look at the very least. They can obviously tell I’m not a cat lover!

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  4. Jason says

    9/12/2011 at 3:13 pm

    i love pictures of cats in tokyo. these are great shots. keep up the good work!! ganbatte ne!!

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    • Lee says

      9/12/2011 at 5:42 pm

      Cheers Jason. Must admit I’m not a cat fan as I have a terrible allergic reaction to them, but they are great to photograph.

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