Smeagol

This is Smeagol. My sister Barb's amazing cross between Siamese and Sphynx breeds, alas no longer with us...

He grew into a fine adult cat, remaining no less photogenic throughout his life.

But during this particular photo shoot, I was lucky enough to capture him during that fleeting period over barely a couple of months when he looked and acted like nothing I'd ever seen on this planet.

Such a cool little family jewel for years, he's sadly missed and fondly remembered.

Canon EOS 5D MkI, EF 16-35L.