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Let photographer Robert Sijka introduce you to Maine Coons - domesticated big cat breed that sure will leave you in awe. These fluffy cats are basically the closest thing to a lynx that you can share your home with, without worrying too much about your well-being.

Sijka always saw Maine Coon cats as majestic, almost mythical, not overly cute cats and now he came up with a way to share that image with the rest of us: "My passions are cats and photography, I do my best to combine these two things as good as possible," the photographer shares on his website. And he managed to combine those passions perfectly in his royal-like Maine Coon cat photo series.

He got the inspiration from a "photo of Dolce Vita and De La Loo - two of the most majestic black Maine Coon kittens photographed beautifully on a simple black background," Robert told Cat Behaviourist. And ever since that moment, he was creating these mesmerizing portraits himself.

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Annie Horne
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one makes me think of Scar from The Lion King, perhaps because he's dark. His paws are huge and powerful looking.

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Grace Barclay
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats have never forgotten that they were once Gods in Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians were right!

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Daniel Evans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would absolutely LOVE to have this baby! He or she is just GORGEOUS!!! ????

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David Newman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put YOUR hands on the table and let's play slaps! (I'll only need to play once... I don't miss, and you won't have a hand left to play again)

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Lorraine
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please can anyone recommend a breeder for this colour? I only ever found the red or silver ones. I would love a darker one. Thank you in advance

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Patricia Sirois
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can contact Gwendalyn Cole of Coonamata Cattery in Indiana. She's on Facebook and has her own website with the latter name (w/o Indiana). She might be able to steer you to a desired breeder.

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Leasa Fortune
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What a magnnificent creature. It would be an honor to share his universe.

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Angela Clark
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lovely stunning cats i would love to have one robert sijka takes beutiful photos .

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Lisa Tuttlebury
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want one, let the neighbourhood card beer this one up. ????????

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Jeannie Briere
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg!!! I would love to have another Maincoon this one is stunning????????

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Michele Rogel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My very favorite of all, what an absolute BEAUTY!!!! PANTHER-like face & such neat paws!!! MINE!!!

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Pati Angel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So far beyond awesome!! I've always had Siamese or regular domestic shorthairs. I'd love to wake up with this face staring at me.

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Kathryn Soderstrom
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing that Mother Nature comes up with these beauties. The paws....

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Sharon Bedell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maine Coons take no c**p from anyone but on the other hand are the most awesome cat a person can own. I have one.

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quite some photography skills. "Model" nonewithstanding.

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't stop staring at this one! Beautiful, both the cat and the photography!

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Shirley Boisvert
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These cats are all so beautiful, They don't even look real. Beautiful photographs!

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Denise Doolan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the eighties, we had a beautiful boy with similar markings and true green eyes. We named him Pistachio. Miss him still.

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Rachel Hom
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That tune.... "Something Wicked This Way Comes" popped into my head! Little rascals I'm sure.

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April Wallace
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't always look so beautiful, but when I do, I make sure someone takes my picture

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