I have enjoyed nature and it's beauty for as long as I can remember. Photographing it to share is a new hobby. I still have much to learn. Any helpful hints and constructive criticism is always welcome.


I will try to post new items weekly so check back. It is my pleasure to share nature's gifts with you. I find myself amazed at some of the beauty I find while out for a walk.


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"Just living is not enough." said the butterfly. "One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."

- Hans Christian Anderson

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.

-John Burroughs

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Day at the zoo

I spent a chilly winter day wandering around the zoo practicing my photography.  The animals were not overly active, but I managed to get a few photos to share.  Enjoy!


Female Mexican Grey Wolf.  She was watching something in the grass.


Same wolf, different angle.


A pair of the wolves.  I liked the cinnamon cast the one on the right has.


American White Pelicans enjoying the day.  As our winter has been unusually warm, they still have open water to swim in.


A Pelican close-up.  The bump on the end of it's bill is a sign that the bird is old enough to breed in the next breeding season.  After the breeding season ends, this bump will fall off. 


Of course I spent most of my time in the aviary area  : )  Some beautiful birds I will never see in the wild.

A White Crested Turaco native to Central Africa.


Blue Crowned Motmot


An Oriole Warbler with a small stick in it's mouth for a nest.  They are native to West Africa.



White Crested Laughing Thrush native to SE Asia.

Two Green Wing Macaws
A gorgeous Red-crested Cardinal.  These birds are native to central South America, but have been introduced in Hawaii.


I enjoyed capturing the expression of the this orangutan.

The sweetest baby orangutan!  He only peeked his head for a minute, but I was able to take a few shots.
The lions being lazy like most of the animals.