On this page you will find the photos that were entered in as well as information about the winners of the PREOSSIA Old-Style Siamese Photo Contest held in August 2004. Click here to see results of the 2002 Photo Contest and 2003 Photo Contest.The PREOSSIA Old-Style Siamese Photo Contest is a photo contest that has the Old-Style Siamese as its theme. Note that a photo contest is not a cat show, nor are awards earned by cats featured in photos entered in a photo contest the same as awards won by live cats at live cat shows judged by qualified cat association judges. However, the PREOSSIA Photo Contest is a way of showcasing the Old-Style Siamese breed and the people who love the breed. Each photo class and each photo entered within each class should in some way exhibit the health, happiness, intelligence, or personality of the Old-Style Siamese breed. The technical quality of each contest photo per se is not important, but the quality of the photo as it relates to helping viewers see something interesting about a cat of the Old-Style Siamese breed is of value. A clear but otherwise technically amateur photo of a cat caught doing something extraordinary and appropriate for the class theme should win, but a professional quality photo in which the feline subject is not particularly interesting or relevant to theme should not.
PREOSSIA is delighted to thank the following sponsors of this year's Old-Style Siamese Photo Contest:
Cat Man Drew
Martin Clutterbuck
Firecat Pottery
The Purrfect Post
SoftPaws
Chiangmai Piab of Sarsenstone
Owner/photographer: C. Bird
Breeders: Ed and Malee Rose
Entered by C. Bird
Aux Chaton Khaidu
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew Siefkin
Old-Style Siamese litter (born October 30, 2003)
Owner/breeder/photographer: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Rebecca Fouché
Class 1: Best Juvenile Delinquent. Old-Style Siamese of any age caught doing pranks such as shredding paper, pulling down window blinds, destroying plants, chewing up or playing with a forbidden object, jumping onto or into something forbidden, dragging a forbidden item stealthily across the floor, eating or attempting to eat a forbidden item, fishing for goldfish, and so on.
First place: Sarsenstone Maxwell
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen NicholsonSecond place: Sun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
Class 2: Most Beautiful Eyes. For Old-Style Siamese adults or kittens. The photo can be taken from any angle as long as it shows the cat's entire head and both eyes. Photo should be taken at close enough range to show the eyes well, but not so close as to distort their natural appearance. Emphasis should be on health, beauty, and personality as reflected in the cat's eyes.
First place: Sophia Merlot of Evinea
Owner/photographer: Amy Adolph
Breeder: Georgia Moreau
Entered by Amy AdolphSecond place: Las joyas Thai Homer
Owner/breeder/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Entered by Brigitte SierckThird place: Sarsenstone Maxwell
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Other Entries
Aux Chaton Thain
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew SiefkinAux Chaton Trinity
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettSun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
Class 3: Best Catnapper. Old-Style Siamese adult or kitten in unusual sleeping position and/or showing evident enjoyment of snoozing. A human may or may not be present in the photo.
First place: Las joyas Thai Francisco mi Amante
Owner/breeder/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Entered by Brigitte SierckSecond place: Scar
Owners/breeders: Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Photographer: Ruth McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuireThird place: Aux Chaton Thain (with Aux Chaton Khaidu in background)
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew Siefkin
Other Entries
Aux Chaton Hunter and Aux Chaton Trinity
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettAux Chaton Inspector Tragg and Charlemagne's Clive ("Mr. L")
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Mary Mekemson
Breeders: Rebecca Fouché (Inspector Tragg) and Carolyn Youngblood (Clive)
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerAux Chaton Trinity
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettLittle Lightfoot ("Baby")
Owner: Ruth McGuire
Photographer: Ruth McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuireSun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
Class 4: Best Momcat. Best photo showing Old-Style Siamese queen caring for kittens (for example, delivering, nursing, carrying, licking, or playing with them).
No entries.
Class 5: Best Infant Kitten. Best photo demonstrating the emerging personality or intelligence of Old-Style Siamese kittens four weeks old or younger.
First place: Sarsenstone Ardriel with her little boy (3 weeks old)
Owner/breeder/photographer: C. Bird
Entered by C. Bird
Class 6: Best Older Kitten. Best photo demonstrating the emerging personality or intelligence of an Old-Style Siamese kitten from four weeks to eight months old.
First place: Sun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthySecond place: Las joyas Thai Frederico
Owner/breeder/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Entered by Brigitte SierckThird place: Sun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
Class 7: Best Adult Athlete. Good photo catching an adult Old-Style Siamese in action (for example, leaping after something, tossing a toy in the air, balancing delicately on a narrow perch or path, climbing high or to a hard-to-reach location, hanging off of a cat tree, or other possibilities). Cat must be over eight months old in the photo.
First place: Aux Chaton Khaidu
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew SiefkinSecond place: Feya of Sarsenstone
Owner/photographer: C. Bird
Entered by C. BirdThird place: Mr. Right to Escort of Scofflaw ("Cecil")
Owners: Valerie Taylor and C. Bird
Photographer: C. Bird
Entered by C. Bird
Other Entries
Aux Chaton Hunter
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettSarsenstone Roger
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Class 8: Best Kitten Athlete. Same as Best Adult Athlete (Class 7), except that Old-Style Siamese must be a kitten (no more than eight months old) in the photo.
No entries.
Class 9: Best Vocalist. Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten photographed while talking, yowling, or otherwise voicing communications.
First place: Marajade Jethro Tull
Owner/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Breeder Margaret Lindgren
Entered by Brigitte SierckSecond place: Sun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthyThird place: Aux Chaton Hunter
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie Burnett
Other Entries
Aux Chaton Hunter and Aux Chaton Trinity
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettSarsenstone Maxwell
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Class 10: Best Trick-Performing Cat. Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten performing a trick on command or signal (for example, begging, jumping from floor into arms, or rolling over).
First place: Aux Chaton Khaidu
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew Siefkin
Class 11: Best Cat with Cat. Most interesting photo showing an Old-Style Siamese of any age interacting with another cat. The second cat does not need to be an Old-Style Siamese. The two cats can be doing anything, including but not limited to bathing, playing, sleeping, or squabbling.
First place: Aux Chaton Hunter, Aux Chaton Trinity, and Merlin
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettSecond place: Aux Chaton Hunter and Aux Chaton Trinity stalking Merlin
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettThird place: Aux Chaton Trinity
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie Burnett
Other Entries
Aux Chaton Inspector Tragg and Charlemagne's Ginger Annie
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Mary Mekemson
Breeders: Rebecca Fouché (Inspector Tragg) and Carolyn Youngblood (Ginger Annie)
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerFeya of Sarsenstone and Sarsenstone Catriona Capalu
Owner/photographer: C. Bird
Breeder (Catriona): C. Bird
Entered by C. BirdSarsenstone Ronan Le Fey and Maco
Owner/photographer: Melinda Edens
Breeder (Ronan): C. Bird
Entered by Melinda EdensSolomio Sir Paul and his daughter las joyas Thai Gianna
Owner/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Breeders: Poppi Clements (Solomio Sir Paul) and Brigitte Sierck (las joyas Thai Gianna)
Entered by Brigitte Sierck
Class 12: Best Group Photo. Most interesting photo showing three or more Old-Style Siamese cuddling tog ether, playing together, posing together, and so on. The best photos will demonstrate something special about the Old-Style Siamese personality or about a family of Old-Style Siamese. At least three of the cats must be Old-Style Siamese cats or kittens.
First place: Old-Style Siamese litter (born October 30, 2003)
Owner/breeder/photographer: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Rebecca FouchéSecond place: Sarsenstone Nessie, Sarsenstone Roger, and Sarsenstone Maxwell
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen NicholsonThird place: Sarsenstone Roger, Sarsenstone Maxwell, and Sarsenstone Nessie
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Other Entries
Maco, Sarsenstone Ronan Le Fey, and Sydney
Owner/photographer: Melinda Edens
Breeders: C. Bird (Ronan), Ruth and Beverly McGuire (Sydney)
Entered by Melinda EdensSarsenstone Nessie, Sarsenstone Maxwell, and Sarsenstone Roger
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Class 13: Best Cat with Human. Most interesting photo showing an Old-Style Siamese adult or kitten interacting with a human. The Old-Style Siamese can be doing anything, including but not limited to lounging on portions of the human's body, supervising the human at a computer, helping to wrap presents, helping in the kitchen, cuddling with the human, attempting to get the human's attention, and more. The emphasis is on the way the Old-Style Siamese interacts with the human friend. Best photos for this category will show the cat actively observing or doing something. If inactive or asleep, the cat should be in a position or pose that demonstrates something about the cat's special relationship with a human friend, such as unusual trust in the human. Also see the Best Catnapper (Class 3) and Best Lap or Shoulder Cat (Class 19) descriptions to determine into which category your photo would best fit.
First place: Sarsenstone Ronan Le Fey
Owner/photographer: Melinda Edens
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Melinda EdensSecond place: Little Lightfoot ("Baby")
Owner: Ruth McGuire
Photographer: Ruth McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Class 14: Best Holiday or Special Occasion Cat. Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten doing something that can only be done in a holiday setting, such as pouncing on gift wrapping at Christmas or sampling birthday cake at a birthday party.
First place: Aux Chaton Beringer of Evinea
Owner/photographer: Amy Adolph
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Amy AdolphSecond place: Sarsenstone Nessie
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen NicholsonThird place: Sarsenstone Nessie
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Other Entries
Sydney ("Moving Day")
Owner/photographer: Melinda Edens
Breeders: Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Entered by Melinda EdensSydney and Sarsenstone Ronan Le Fey ("Happy Valentine's Day")
Owner/photographer: Melinda Edens
Breeders: C. Bird (Ronan), Ruth and Beverly McGuire (Sydney)
Entered by Melinda Edens
Class 15: Best Cat with Children. Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten with one or more human children.
First place: Sydney
Owner/photographer: Melinda Edens
Breeders: Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Entered by Melinda EdensSecond place: Sophia Merlot of Evinea
Owner/photographer: Amy Adolph
Breeder: Georgia Moreau
Entered by Amy AdolphThird place: Aux Chaton Inspector Tragg
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Mary Mekemson
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Mark Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Class 16: Best Cat with Other Animal. Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten interacting with dog, fish, or other animal. Can be doing anything interesting, but especially things that demonstrate Old-Style Siamese personality, intelligence, or health.
First place: Chiangmai Piab of Sarsenstone
Owner/photographer: C. Bird
Breeders: Ed and Malee Rose
Entered by C. BirdSecond place: Little Lightfoot ("Baby")
Owner: Ruth McGuire
Photographer: Beverly McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuireThird place: Scar
Owners/breeders: Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Photographer: Ruth McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Other Entries
Charlemagne's Ginger Annie and Aux Chaton Inspector Tragg
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Mary Mekemson
Breeders: Carolyn Youngblood (Ginger Annie) and Rebecca Fouché (Inspector Tragg)
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerSun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthySun-Tse-Mao Green Lane
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
Class 17: Best Narcissist or Fashion Model. Best photo showing an Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten posing grandly, especially in a characteristically Old-Style Siamese fashion. It does not at all matter whether the cat is show quality or pet quality in appearance. Emphasis should be on the cat's style or demeanor as reflected by the cat’s pose.
First place: Sophia Merlot of Evinea
Owner/photographer: Amy Adolph
Breeder: Georgia Moreau
Entered by Amy AdolphSecond place: Sarsenstone Nessie
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen NicholsonThird place: Hancas Humbug
Owner/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Breeder: Sue Clements
Entered by Brigitte Sierck
Other Entries
Aux Chaton Khaidu
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew SiefkinSarsenstone Ardriel
Owner/breeder/photographer: C. Bird
Entered by C. BirdSarsenstone Nessie
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Class 18: Funniest Photo with Caption. Most amusing combination of a photo of an Old-Style Siamese cat or kitten with a caption. Remember that photos are most likely to win if they demonstrate something special about Old-Style Siamese, such as their intelligence, humor, or other personality characteristics.
First place: Aux Chaton Trinity: "Give me those two blue bath towels and that will complete the load."
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettSecond place: Aux Chaton Inspector Tragg and Charlemagne's Clive ("Mr. L"): "A purr in your ear."
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Mary Mekemson
Breeders: Rebecca Fouché (Inspector Tragg), Carolyn Youngblood (Clive)
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerThird place: Sarsenstone Maxwell: "Will sleep for food!"
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Other Entries
Adonia von den Summercats ("Anton"): "Who says I cannot look straight? I am the king of Siam!"
Owner/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Breeder: E. Bettscheider
Entered by Brigitte SierckAux Chaton Hunter and Aux Chaton Trinity: "Can you believe how that mockingbird is mocking me?"
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettAux Chaton Trinity: "I'm a pretty relaxed back seat driver."
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettAux Chaton Trinity: "Mmmmm, I *love* that catgrass!"
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettCharlemagne's Ginger Annie and Charlemagne's Clive ("Mr. L"): "Cozy Corner I."
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Bob Baker
Breeder: Carolyn Youngblood
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerCharlemagne's Ginger Annie and Charlemagne's Clive ("Mr. L"): "Cozy Corner II."
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Bob Baker
Breeder: Carolyn Youngblood
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerCharlemagne's Ginger Annie and Charlemagne's Clive ("Mr. L"): "Cozy Corner III."
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Bob Baker
Breeder: Carolyn Youngblood
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerCharlemagne's Ginger Annie and Charlemagne's Clive ("Mr. L"): "Cozy Corner IV. Hey, you with the camera! How's a cat supposed to get any sleep around here?"
Owners: Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth Baker
Photographer: Bob Baker
Breeder: Carolyn Youngblood
Entered by Mary Mekemson, Bob Baker, and Elizabeth BakerLittle Lightfoot ("Baby"): "Let's play 'identify the body part'!"
Owner/photographer: Ruth McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuireSarsenstone Ardriel and Mr. Right to Escort of Scofflaw ("Cecil"): "Just because he used to be a stud, he thinks he's so hot!"
Owners: C. Bird and Valerie Taylor (Cecil), C. Bird (Ardriel)
Photographer: C. Bird
Breeder: C. Bird (Ardriel)
Entered by C. BirdScofflaw Tiena: "Do I also look like this?"
Owner/photographer: Brigitte Sierck
Breeder: Valerie Taylor
Entered by Brigitte SierckSun-Tse-Mao Green Lane: "OK, big dog... wanna TRY to make me get out of this bed?"
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
Class 19: Best Lap or Shoulder Cat. The best photos in this category will clearly show an Old-Style Siamese cat that is comfortable and happy either in someone's lap or on someone's shoulder. In this class, the cat can be completely asleep. Alternatively, the cat may be awake but lounging comfortably in a lap or on a shoulder as if the cat intends to stay there forever. In some cases, it may be reasonable to enter a photo both in this class and in the Best Cat with Human class (Class 13), if desired.
First place: Aux Chaton Thain
Owner/photographer: Andrew Siefkin
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Andrew Siefkin
Class 20: Best Tongue/Best Groomer. Best photos will demonstrate something about Old-Style Siamese personality in the use of the cat's tongue. Cats and kittens are eligible. The Old-Style Siamese can be grooming himself or other cats or kittens. For example, a photo showing how fastidiously tidy the cat likes to be would be appropriate. Or a photo showing the cat being silly with his tongue (for example, tongue sticking out) would be appropriate. However, a mother cat grooming her kittens would be more appropriate for the Best Momcat class (Class 4).
First place: Aux Chaton Beringer of Evinea
Owner/photographer: Amy Adolph
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Amy AdolphSecond place: Sarsenstone Maxwell
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen NicholsonThird place: Sarsenstone Nessie
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Class 21: Best Miscellaneous Old-Style Siamese. If you have a photo that you believe demonstrates something special about the Old-Style Siamese intelligence, health, happiness, or personality, but does not really fit any of the other classes, then enter it in this class!
First place: Midori
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthySecond place: Sarsenstone Ardriel and her little boy
Owned/breeder/photographer: C. Bird
Entered by C. BirdThird place (tie): Aux Chaton Trinity
Owner/photographer: Bonnie Burnett
Breeder: Rebecca Fouché
Entered by Bonnie BurnettThird place (tie): Sarsenstone Roger
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen Nicholson
Other Entries
Sarsenstone Maxwell and Sarsenstone Roger
Owners/photographers: Nick and Karen Nicholson
Breeder: C. Bird
Entered by Nick and Karen NicholsonScar
Owners/breeders: Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Photographer: Ruth McGuire
Entered by Ruth and Beverly McGuire
Class 22: The Bartholomew Bunny Award for Best Senior Cat. Bartholomew Bunny was an Old-Style Siamese owned by PREOSSIA member, Deb Legrand-Wellman. Bart was a handsome cat with an outgoing personality who lived to be 24 years old. Photos must show Old-Style Siamese cats that were more than ten years old at the time the photo was taken. The best photos will illustrate in some way an Old-Style Siamese cat’s vigorous good health and personality in the senior years. Because this is the first time we have offered class 22, photos entered in class 22 may have been taken either within the last year or more than one year ago.
First place: Feya of Sarsenstone
Owned /photographer: C. Bird
Entered by C. BirdSecond place: Midori
Owner/photographer: Connie McCarthy
Entered by Connie McCarthy
