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30 Photos Featuring Cat-Tastic Moments Captured By This Photographer
Interview
Do you know what time it is? It’s cat o’clock! And that means only one thing—we’re about to serve you a huge dose of cat content. This time, the spotlight is on the cats of Iran.
The stray felines living on the streets of Tehran are the main focus of Akbar Mehrinezhad's work. We first discovered these impressive cat portraits when featuring one of his images in a previous post showcasing fascinating shots from around the world. Today, we’re excited to share with you some creative, cute, and often funny shots documenting the everyday lives of these strays by this Iranian photographer. Some of the photos look as if a cat stole the camera to take a crazy selfie, while others capture charming interactions between cats and people.
Scroll down to see the selection of pictures we’ve chosen for you and to learn more about Akbar from our interview.
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We spoke with Akbar and asked him about the inspiration behind capturing these monochrome cat portraits. The photographer shared, 'Every photographer chooses a subject according to their mood. In the past few years, due to my interest in animals, I’ve focused on urban animals, especially cats.”
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Catharina Geerts 9 months ago
I don't like it upside down. Now I'm dying to know how it looks the normal way
The photographer highlights in his Instagram bio that all of his pictures are taken using a smartphone camera. As for why Mehrinezhad chooses this compact device over professional camera gear, he explained that using an “iPhone makes it easy” for him to capture the desired shots efficiently.
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Panda Pandemic 1 year ago
Looks like the photographer scared the kitty. So kitty grabbed onto its person for help.
Next, Akbar shared that many of his followers are inspired by his style and creativity in capturing portraits of cats. The photographer mentioned that people often tag him in their social media posts, showcasing their encounters with stray cats living on the streets.
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Finally, we asked Mehrinezhad for advice for aspiring photographers who want to document the lives of stray animals as he does. He emphasized that there is one key principle all cat enthusiasts should follow: “They should approach animals with love and affection.”
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Bettye McKee 1 year ago
Well, look what the cat dragged in. Been out tomcatting all night again, haven't you?
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Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
oooh, i love this one, very peacefull. I can almost feel the flow of his breath
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Bettye McKee 1 year ago (edited)
No. Trust no one. It's a jungle out there. (Don't teach them to trust you unless you are going to keep them.)
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Mimi La Souris 1 year ago (edited)
a south maine c**n ? :) (really, you censor c o o n? the name of a cat breed ???)
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Bettye McKee 1 year ago
It's the white around its eyes. This youngster looks like it has seen things.
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Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
I would be the passers-by, I would not stay there, they are ready for the summoning
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Lawrence Hudson 1 year ago
The photographer understands and uses texture. You can almost FEEL his pictures.
Lawrence Hudson 1 year ago
The photographer understands and uses texture. You can almost FEEL his pictures.
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