I went to the San Diego Zoo with Chloe and her fourth grade class yesterday. It was super fun. I LOVE animals - LOVE. I could sit and stare at them for hours, just watching how they interact together. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day.
I love the colors of the flamingos - they are so gorgeous. Especially with their wings out!
Ahhh, the polar bears. They were playing in the water and it was mesmerizing to watch. These two were definitely in LOVE! Shooting through glass standing on a bench with tons of people in front of you isn't the best situation for getting good shots, but I do like this one!
This girl was a photographer's dream - she was seriously posing just for ME!!! (and yes, she was a girl because I checked her out being a curious photographer).
I'm not sure what this guy is and I'm not at all sure what he is doing at the moment I shot this picture. ??? If anyone knows, feel free to enlighten me!
This might be my favorite picture from the day. And yes, it's a zebra's butt. But the lighting is just so cool on it and his tail is swishing and the pattern of his stripes. I might have to blow this one up and put it over my bed. A zebra's butt. Who would know how artistically appealing it could be?
I also love this one of the flamingos (again). Pink being my favorite color and all... And that golden sunlight. Did you know they are pink because they eat shrimp? The teacher told me that and I thought she was joking, but it's true! So if I eat lots of shrimp, will I turn pink (because that IS my favorite color...).
No words needed to describe this one. And yes, those are catch lights in his/her eyes.
Practicing his/her pole dancing techniques... Notice the red lights???
A baby giraffe. Ahhhhhh.....
Hey, did you all hear that American Crafts bought Studio Calico AND Crate this week? Two of my all time favorite lines?!?!?! I'm soooo excited! Such awesome news for AC and for both of the companies to have that kind of backing. Yep, a good design team to be on!!! (no, i'm not bragging, just happy they kept me around!). I howled kind of like this when I found out!
Have a GREAT day every one!!! Suzy
What fun! I think you enjoyed the field trip more than Chloe's entire class. Good times!
Posted by: SandraA | October 12, 2011 at 09:45 AM
LOL I adore these. Esp. the zebra. And I have no idea what those animals are doing in that other shot...
Posted by: Lisa VanderVeen | October 12, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Great photos Suzy! Looks like a fun day!
Posted by: Cindy Tobey | October 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM
you need to go to the wild animal park one day when it cools down a bit... you can seriously go picture-crazy there! beautiful shots... sarah enjoyed the polar bears! :)
Posted by: laura | October 12, 2011 at 03:34 PM
I love your animals, too. Koala is really a favorite. He (She?)is so sweet. The baby giraffe is darling. The word for giraffe in Swahili is Twiga (tweega) which I think is such a great word. I don't know what that Yak-like guy really is, but he looks like he is enjoying himself, with that sly little smile of his. Thank you for being a chaperone and sharing the photos. I hope you spent some time watching kids watching animals. As a teacher, I've witnessed a lot of zoo-like behaviors from kids imitating animals. Funny!
Posted by: Julie | October 12, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Love your photos, I only hope one day I will be able to take some photos as good as these, they are fantastic, what camera do you own btw?
Posted by: Sally Goodwin | October 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM
those pictures were delightful! I am sure you will make a cool page with them, hope you post it when you do! I LOVE giraffes, that baby is so cute! thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Laurie | October 13, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I love when you post zoo pictures. just love them! You are so funny and I actually chuckled out loud with your last pic- too funny!
It is a GREAT thing you are own their design team. Because now we get AC, SC, CP and SP (you) all in one package..woooo hoooo!
Posted by: Janet | October 14, 2011 at 06:43 AM