Friday, May 1, 2009

Rhino, Hippo, Elephants and even a Giraffe



Camera Critters 1st Anniversary

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A few more photos from our zoo trip.  I always love see Rhinos, I just want to rub lotion all over them.


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The hippo looked like he needed dusted, but he just kept eating - no wonder he's so big.


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A young giraffe was curious about all of us people looking at him.


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But I had the most fun watching the elephants eat their hay.


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Have a great weekend!  :0)

33 comments:

  1. Wow, great photos !

    I must go on a zoo trip, I want to snap animals too !

    Have a nice weekend !

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  2. These are fabulous takes! I love the lines and curves and color of the rhino shot.

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  3. Great shots!!! I LOVE the zoo, although sometimes I do get sad to see some of the big animals in their enclosures. Most zoos now-a-days make very nice habitats for their animals.

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  4. I love the photos, but while looking at them, and reliving memories of taking my girls to the zoo, I can still smell the elephants, too. They didn't smell so good.............................:)

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  5. Wow, amazing photos! How could you get so close. Have a great weekend :)

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  6. I love the zoo. Wonderful photos! Thank you!

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  7. I love those animal's faces. My what big eyes the giraffe has!

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  8. Great shots, Lisa. Love the zoo, too.

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  9. Love that Rhino. I keep on looking at my yard and figure I need a large animal of some sort. Last year I had 6 cows for the summer, pretty cool. I've always thought a few bison would be cool, but a rhino? Not sure if the zoning allows it however!

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  10. Gorgeous close-ups! I love safari animals!

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  11. I need to schedule a trip to the zoo before it gets too hot!

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  12. The Rhino's always amaze me - their hides look like plating shields.

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  13. Ouuuh, I wanna go to the zoo :P *drools over the cute giraffe*

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  14. Ok, a zoo trip is in my future. I am always amazed by how long a giraffe's tongue is...I mean, I knew they had long necks but no one warned me about their long tongue ;-)

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  15. Lisa: Those are wonderful capture of the animals at the zoo.

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  16. Love that snout caught in the cookie jar! These are really great. All those wonderful shades of brown. Soft and warm.

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  17. I love these -- especially the hippo!

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  18. you got some really great shots. :)
    happy CC!

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  19. oh what a sweet odd toed ungulate.
    All of that and maybe a pound of brain matter. whew.

    great photos !

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  20. These are just gorgeous! I need to get my tail to the zoo one of these days!

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  21. wonderful capture of the big animals ! I want your camera!

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  22. Somehow, I'd rather share a sandwich with the giraffe than the Rhino, Hippo or Elephant. But that's just me.

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  23. Thank you for capturing the essence of these large and wonderful creatures... Do you know they can feel like us? That's what we have in common with them!

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  24. The zoo's always entertaining. You got some great shots.

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  25. Those are some totally cool shots !!! Awesome...

    I rather like those last three !!

    And the other 3 as well .... great detail on the rhino !

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  26. More great images! What is the primary photo equipment you use day-to-day?

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  27. Awesome shots! I like the giraffe best, what a cutie! :-)

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  28. hi i just saw your comment about the card challenge. There's really no set rules, you can post your card anytime during the week. :) I started the challenge more for myself to be motivated to make the cards. To be honest, I never did get around to finishing one last week. Oops! So no worries, you won't be banished or anything! :)

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  29. Wow, such great close-ups! I esp love the rhinoceros. Sometimes I just stare in wonder at such creatures, they are so unique and different looking.

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  30. Oh my ... I want to go to the ZOO with my camera soon!!! I love all these portraits ... especially the giraffe. Would you mind if I snag a copy ... just because? Ya know if I published it anywhere I'd give you credit ;--)
    I love giraffe's from horn to hoof ...
    They're dignified, but not aloof.
    Although they give my heart a tug
    giraffes are much too tall to hug!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  31. powerful tele you got there, great headshots!

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  32. There are days I feel like the hippo, moving slowly and not comfortable with my size. It has been bad the last few days with a very bloated stomach (don't know what it was but I think a combination of things) and just feeling rather lethargic. Those are great photos of animals we don't get to see in our back yards.

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