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So Lonely Without You – Revisited

So Lonely Without You – Revisited

[Translate] Original shot taken on November 14, 2009 at Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington Illinois with Nikon D60. A Coati, also known as a Brazilian aardvark, Mexican hog-nosed coon, and snookum bears are members of the raccoon family. I often wonder where some of these extra names come from. This info was provided by the Coati-Wiki.  Sookum Bears must have been derived from a mildly sappy scientist in love.  With a nose like this … Read entire article »

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A Little Color

A Little Color

[Translate] Somethings are best in color and nature is full of it. Vibrant and wonderful. I find a challenge in try to due justice to such a masterpiece and I will continue to strive to reach it’s full spectrum of beauty. … Read entire article »

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Final Development Together

Final Development Together

[Translate] After months of looking for that right balance on this shot that I love so much I think I finally hit it.  I was over developing the image.  To get this glory it was a matter of smaller adjustments.  I am happy with this being the final developed image. … Read entire article »

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Zebra Play

Zebra Play

[Translate] Every creature big and small needs to take the time to play. These African Equids are no exception. These Zebras are more than comfortable in their Glen Oak Zoo African Exhibit in Peoria Illinois. A very unique horse is what these two remind me of and watching them have fun is a treat. … Read entire article »

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Hut, Hut

Hut, Hut

[Translate] Glen Oak Zoo in Peoria Illinois has an exquisite African display, down to the grass huts.  It may be a bit stereo typical, but it’s fun and entertaining to see.  Sometimes it is the simplest of shots that I love the most.  This simple landscape was fun to develop and the huts were just good character. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Landscapes, Photography