Cats like to think they're slick, with their lightning-quick reflexes and expert sneaking abilities. But like anything else — humans included — they sometimes just look silly.
And luckily for us, animal photographer Carli Davidson is here to capture these silly moments for us. Her photo series Shake Cats sees all kinds of felines caught mid-shake.
Usually when cats shake out their heads (usually to relieve an itch), they move too fast for us to see, but with these photos, we can see all their goofy, floppy-faced glory.
It's not a secret that watching cats act silly is what the internet is really about, and Davidson's photos show us that even the most majestic cats have their silly sides — after all, even big cats love a good laser pointer.
Check out Davidson's photos below and be prepared to smile. Seriously, you can't look at these without smiling even just a little.
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Carli Davidson, seen here, has always loved animals and has worked in animal care and training in wildlife centers and zoos.
The best part of her job? Bonding with her beautiful subjects — whom she strives to capture in a whole new way: mid-shake!
The photos capture the cats right at their most awkward, with their ears and whiskers flopping all over the place.
It also perfectly captures all the many particles that go flying in the air with every shake...
Cats shake their heads to relieve minor irritation. In this shoot, the shakes were induced with some light tickles on the ears, or by an ear cleaning performed by a certified animal care technician.
In addition, all the participating cats got nail trims, treats, and lots of love from Davidson and her crew.
Davidson compiled her photos into a book, and the photos will also be used for a 2017 calendar, so be on the lookout for that, too!
Even internet darling Lil Bub got in on the action. Like her less outwardly cheerful counterpart, Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub is beloved online, and has helped raise over $300,000 for animals in need.
Of course, not all the cats are famous. Davidson also worked with some rescue cats on the shoot.
But no matter where they come from, all these shaking cats are adorable.
And if you want to see these cats in all their glorious shaking action, be sure to check out this video. After it was shot, Davidson's assistant adopted one of these kitties!
If you loved these, be sure to check out Davidson's photography work with other animals, including puppies and wildlife, on her website, and keep up with her latest projects on Facebook and Instagram.
And if you know someone who could use a smile today, you should totally SHARE this hilarious series with them!
