Street cats are a common site in many European countries, such as this ginger and white coloured cat seen here. All across Europe it is not uncommon to see stray cats and dogs roaming the streets, often hungry and homeless. The law for fixing pet cats and dogs is not as strict in Europe and as a result, many animals are just left on the streets and have to fend for themselves. This cat looks healthy and well fed so it is possible that it is not a stray, although it has no collar on.
Sunning itself outside the southern facade of the Palace of Charles V at The Alhambra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means that it is taken care of by the United Nations as a site that is important to the history of humanity), which is a very popular tourist destination in Granada in Spain, this cat is unperturbed by the many tourists surrounding it. ... continue below the picture...
The species Felis catus is a clever and skilled hunter, with tricks that have been passed down through thousands of generations of cats; they are able to hunt over a hundred different species for food.
In Ancient Egypt, cats were sacred and considered guardians of the underworld. The image of a cat today can still be one of fierce beauty, and in some cultures are held in high regard for their cunning and intelligence, and also their companionship.
Ginger and white coloured cat, Felis catus, outside the southern facade of the Palace of Charles V (Palacio de Carlos V), The Alhambra (La Alhambra) - designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, City of Granada, Province of Granada, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain, Europe.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, aperture of f/6.3, exposure time of 1/400 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 200mm.