Catographer Captures Photos of Fearless Monorail Cats Balancing on Narrow Beams

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Cats have inspired photographers for centuries and they have a peculiar place in modern and Victorian art. The photographer Sabrina Boem is no different who could not stop herself from becoming a fan to our feline friends. She has spent years to capture these amazing creatures  on various places.

The photographer popularly known as catographer started capturing stray cats photos after adopting her first 6 years ago and has been working on several projects involving cats since then. The recent one of hers is portrays the peculiar behavior of monorail cats- a phrase solely honored to kitten who love to hang out on railings, branches and narrow passes that makes them look like monorail trains. These cats from her series The THE INVISIBLES. THE SECRET WORLD OF COLONY CATS.

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“I love cats in every situation and I find them so funny when they apply their cat logic to everyday life,” says Boem.



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“I’ve met many monorail cats while photographing colony cats: they love sleeping perched on the most uncomfortable places.”

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The catographer’s portfolio of black and white photos featuring a suave range of kitties show there is no small space that these cats cannot patrol on

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as these round fluffy felines seen perched on tree stumps and stealthy cats that dart across thick fences.

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“My cats Sissi and Ricky […] are true experts of walking on the tiny rail of the fence in our yard,” reveals Boem.

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“They are truly amazing cats, only their little paws can walk steadily up there even when the rail is wet after the rain.

Photo Credits: Sabrina Boem” Boem’s photo series monorail cats portrays each fearless cat is just like a talented acrobat or we may call them catrobats on tightropes.

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Paws are claws don’t you dare.

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In the wee wee hours of the morning this cat was already on patrol.

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The stray cat that will surprise you with its peculiar behavior while moving on every small beam

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These are the shelters where colony cats can find fresh water and food every day thanks to volunteers who care for them.

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‘What do you mean we won’t be able to watch season 12 of The Big Bang Theory?

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Not quite sleeping it is just cold out here

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t the local sanctuary. That cat house must be really comfortable, I keep seeing different cats perched on it.

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This black cat was peacefully napping, I woke him up as I approached to shoot.

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So, just in case you were wondering, that’s why he gave me that look

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Leave me alone, I am hiding

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Should I come down human if you are done shooting.

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My cats are two acrobats, no doubt about that: Flying Ricky and Monorail Sissi!

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Whaaat…Really..No way

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Round on rails

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When you wake up a sleeping cat for a perfect photo

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‘I was sleeping, in case you didn’t notice. You woke me up with all the fuss that you made. Couldn’t you wait to take that photo?’

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I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes

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From my series THE INVISIBLES. THE SECRET WORLD OF COLONY CATS

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This is one of my favorite cats that I met in a colony and he’s become an icon for my MONORAIL CATS project.

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Hey, you said that you would have some treats for me if I posed for you. I did my part, now … feed me!!’ No messing around with this gorgeous cat … But then he rubbed against my legs and wouldn’t stop purring 

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Portfolio of cat photos on Instagram.

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