i just realised i like taking pictures of cats.

because dogs are too kind, sometimes too foolish;

birds are too timid, too fickle and volatile and hard to photograph;

cats have feelings; they have pride, they have freedom.

sometimes cats remind me of human beings;

they look at you for really long, and then, if they like, or can't be bothered,

they freeze, as if kindly allowing you a photograph, or they yawn, or even pose,

if they feel like it, or if they find you harmless/not really a nuisance/trouble to them.

they might throw a tantrum, or get angry,

they might refuse to give in to you, or walk away,

they might smile at you, or ask to be stroked and cared,

sometimes they might not be true to their feelings,

and because of pride, walk away when they really want to be loved.

i love dogs,

but it will remain that i will always have a soft spot for cats,

because actually,

they remind me of myself.