The most majestic cats around, Maine Coons are a breed like no other. These fierce-looking felines are intelligent, friendly, and make excellent pets. Maine Coons are good with children, great with dogs and other cats, and fit in with almost any family.
This special breed was first written about back in 1861. It’s been many, many years since that first record of Captain Jenks the Maine Coon cat. But, the breed remains a firm favorite.[1]
This photographer is in love with Maine Coons
Photographer Robert Sijka is no stranger to these fantastic, fluffy felines. Two of his biggest passions are the breed and taking photographs of them.[2]
“I love photography and cats; I do my best to combine both those things as good as possible.
My journey with cats photography began few years ago when my wife started to breed Maine Coons.
Being around the cats and photographing them gives me a lot of joy.“
Robert Sijka
Robert, along with his family, moved to China over 14 years ago. His wife, Isabella, decided to start breeding Maine Coons. Roberts’s love for the breed only grew, and he was happy to be surrounded by the breed he loved again.
The cattery is called OtiCami and is home to around 20 cats and kittens.
“After a while, we started to miss the company of animals, they have always been in our lives. We fell in love with Maine Coons and my wife Izabella started a breeding program 8 years ago.”
Robert Sijka
Roberts spectacular photographs show his passion for the breed
Speaking of when the first kitten was born in his wife’s breeding program, Robert says photographing these animals became his passion. [3]
“I think my journey with photography started at this moment. I decided that my pictures must be something special, just like Maine Coons are special. After several thousands of photos, I ended up with my current style and great pleasure from working with these amazing animals.”
Robert Sijka
Luckily, thanks to living with so many of the animals, Robert can practice the art of taking photographs all the time. Taking pictures of cats is no easy feat! They are constantly moving around!
Take a look at some of Roberts photographs of Maine Coons
“I spent a lot of time perfecting my skills in capturing the beauty of cats.”
Robert Sijka
“My goal is to show different expressions and emotions flowing from the cat’s eyes.”
Robert Sijka
“I prefer to use a simple background and light setting which complements the cat, nothing else.“
Robert Sijka
“In my photographs I follow Albert Einstein’s maxim – Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler”
Robert Sijka
You can also purchase Maine Coon themed items from Roberts online shop HERE. He offers a wide variety of high-quality prints of Maine Coons, as well as calendars, blankets, and even rugs!
For more from Robert Sijka you can check out his Facebook, Instagram, and Website!
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Sources
- “Top five reasons maine Coon cats are awesome.” Westpark Animal Hospital.
- “Felis Gallery.” Robert Sijka. About