Saturday, September 19, 2009

Camera Critters

It's Saturday and that means Critters Day!
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Last weekend there was a special photo day at the zoo.
The zoo opened early for about 150 folks with their cameras and
umbrellas in hand. It rained (lightly, thankfully) most of the morning.



Under the umbrella, the first animals we came across
were the cheetahs.
They seemed to love the light rain.


They have become real favorites at the zoo.


Just look at that face!
WOW!


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25 comments:

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Wonderful captures of the Cheetah. Thanks for sharing your zoo visit and your camera critter.

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  2. Adrienne ZwartSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful face, indeed!

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  3. jabblogSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Such stunning make-up! Lovely photos - thank you for sharing.

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  4. JaneSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Wow indeed, you captured the fastest cat on earth wonderfully:)

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  5. Teena in TorontoSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I love the zoo!

    I played too :)

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  6. DimpleSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing! The light rain worked in your favor, I think, by giving soft light for photography.

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  7. SherrySeptember 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I think if it wasn't such a ferocious animal, the cheetah would be magnificent!! I respect their speed, stealth and their natural beauty...but I prefer having them in the zoo...make me feel a littler safer (mind you, I don't live in the jungle....lol!!).

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  8. September 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Quite a face all right! Just gorgeous.

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  9. JD and MaxSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Our human loved these photos but we're not sure what we'd do if we came across this fellow, we think we'd be a bit nervous! Great CC! Schnauzer snuggles - JD and Max.

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  10. Jenn JilksSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Rocky is adorable. How great you can keep memories.

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  11. CarlettaSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    What a great thing for the zoo to do.
    Nice shots!
    The last one is my favorite but the profile shot is nice too!

    Carletta’s Captures.

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  12. Carol.............September 19, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Great photos! Cheetahs markings always remind me of tear trails along the sides of their noses!

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  13. ???September 19, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful pictures, the last one is my favourite!

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  14. MichelleSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Oh, snap, he is beautiful! How lucky you were to get so close and to have him be so alert for you. Great pictures!

    michelle :)

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  15. AimeeSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Wow! These are great. Our cheetahs hardly ever come out at our zoo.

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  16. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Snap, Looks like you had a wonderful time at the zoo. I had some fun times there --taking the grands. Your pictures are gorgeous...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  17. OskarSeptember 19, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Those look like some very big kitties!!

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  18. DeniseinVASeptember 19, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    You've taken some great photos, what a beautiful animal. Thank you for sharing him.

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  19. AlSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Oh sure! That's one thing I love with cheetahs, their lines on the face, looks like it was painted.

    Thanks for the visit.

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  20. JanetSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    They are such gorgeous animals....and fast, too.

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  21. magiceyeSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    wonderfully captured!

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  22. TulipSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    fantastic shot of cheetah, a healthy one.

    my entry: http://www.myspnv.com/

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  23. JanieSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Great capture of his alert, inquisitive expression!

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  24. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 20, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Snap: That is a beautiful animal for certain.

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  25. The Bodhi ChickletSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Beauties! And I'm glad you gave us the more common name for that plant with the stunning red flowers, I wasn't even going to attempt to pronounce the latin-looking name.

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