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This was much more difficult to photograph than I imagined.
Macro MondayTuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Day 36: Audubon Zoo Scavenger Hunt
I stopped in New Orleans yesterday on my way back home to Texas from Mississippi and did this week's Sunday Scavenger Hunt at the Audubon Zoo. It was so much fun, I may have to start doing them in a similar fashion from now on.
I walked through the park and almost got lost since the path is not clearly marked. A helpful woman had the idea of Googling a map and I wondered why I hadn't thought of it first. Armed with walking directions on my smart phone I had no trouble finding my destination. I did opt to take the free shuttle back to the other side of Audubon Park at the end of the day, though. It's only a mile, but I was tired and it was beginning to grow dark.
1) Vision: Giraffes have nearly 360 degree vision due to the placement of their eyes, enabling them to spot predators.
2) Strong: This spider monkey used his very strong tail to hang on hands free.
3) Buttons: Button eyes on the stuffed animals for sale in the gift shop.
4) Map: You are here.
5) Favorite Fruit: A Golden Lion Tamarin enjoys an orange.
Next week's items are home or thankful, in the kitchen, couple, bubbles, and trees.
I walked through the park and almost got lost since the path is not clearly marked. A helpful woman had the idea of Googling a map and I wondered why I hadn't thought of it first. Armed with walking directions on my smart phone I had no trouble finding my destination. I did opt to take the free shuttle back to the other side of Audubon Park at the end of the day, though. It's only a mile, but I was tired and it was beginning to grow dark.
1) Vision: Giraffes have nearly 360 degree vision due to the placement of their eyes, enabling them to spot predators.
2) Strong: This spider monkey used his very strong tail to hang on hands free.
3) Buttons: Button eyes on the stuffed animals for sale in the gift shop.
4) Map: You are here.
5) Favorite Fruit: A Golden Lion Tamarin enjoys an orange.
Next week's items are home or thankful, in the kitchen, couple, bubbles, and trees.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Day 32: Wild Bird Wednesday, Great Egret
Across the Sabine River from the Blue Elbow Swamp, on the Louisiana side, there is another boardwalk through the Natures Nest Swamp. Both are conveniently located at rest areas with travel info, coffee, free maps, restrooms, picnic tables, and vending machines. I always see more wildlife on the Texas side, but this is a nice place to stop as well.
I found this Great Egret stalking prey along the shoreline. I even saw him catch and eat something, though I'm not positive what. It looked like a minnow.
He finally grew tired of my company and flew away, and I finally got a shot of a bird in flight.
I'm using up the last of my vacation days for the year. I don't have to be home until Monday and have no official itinerary or reservations, so I'm not sure where I'll be tomorrow...
Wild Bird Wednesday
I found another meme, this one very appropriate for my end goal. After all, I am doing this project 365 in preparation for traveling the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Day 31: SHS Last Minute Indoor Hunt
I had this week's photos all planned out. I was to be camping with friends and they were going to help me stage my photos whether they liked it or not. What do you mean you didn't bring your little windmill to plant beside your tent? I need it for my whimsical shot. You better go back and get it!
My daughter needed a hair model, though. There will be other camping trips. I cancelled and spent some time with her. I found some alternative items this evening.
1) Nature: I can't go out and explore nature without the proper gear. SmartWool socks are the best! Not itchy, prevent blisters, comfortable in all weather, and since they are wool will keep my feet warm even in the unlikely event they get wet despite my waterproof boots.
2) Vintage: One of my newest cookbooks. I think I'll start with the Shoo-Fly Cake, which "takes its lead from the old Pennsylvania Dutch favorite, shoo-fly pie."
3) Whimsical: Maybe I'll finish it this year. I still need to add a few leaves, the holly berries, and a cardinal.
4) Cooking: I love wearing my Wolfgang Puck apron when I'm cooking.
5) Week's Best (Date): My daughter wore the missing pair of pink pearls, which I gifted to her, the day we spent together. She colored and cut my hair to demonstrate her skills, then we went to lunch. (She can't have the black ones. Those are MINE.)
Want to play? Next weeks items are vision, strong, buttons, map, and favorite fruit. No need to be literal as creativity is encouraged.
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