It was a hot summer day and this young bobcat was pestered by all sorts of bugs (not counting the photographers!) so she climbed a huge linden tree to get some respite. Hidden among the leaves and with a cool breeze driving away most of the flies, she finally settled on what seemed a precarious position but turned out to be comfortable enough for her to take a nap. The perfect summer retreat! I wanted to convey in this piece the feeling of coziness with all the soft shades of green, delicate leaves and sunny spots. Make the viewers feel the wind in the branches and the warmth of the day and invite them to chill out with this kitten.