Sleepy Snow Leopard by cdonohoue

Sleepy Snow Leopard

I can't believe I forgot to post yesterday. It was a beautiful day - sunny and in the 50's. After some very good news at the docs in the morning I decided to take myself to the zoo. I love it in the winter. I only go to see certain animals - the ones that love winter! These guys were really happy. They were up and moving about. I spent close to an hour shooting and watching them. This one was probably about six feet in front of me and I had to disappear the fence. I loved this particular shot. Snow Leopards are high on the endangered species list. We hope for big things from this pair.

I also went to see the Penguin Parade again. There is nothing funnier. As they waddled along I was talking to the keeper. He said there is no running away for these guys as the waddle is top speed on land. I also spent time with the Red Pandas. They are about as cute as it gets.

If you get a chance, go to your local zoo in the winter. The animals are frisky, nobody is pushing you out of the way and I didn't have to move small children to take a shot.
OMG... this is fabulous capture of that opened mouth.
January 15th, 2014  
Wow, look at those incisors! You are lucky to have a local zoo. I have to content myself with gorgeous photos like yours!
January 15th, 2014  
Great timing Cathy. I love the big cats as well. Those teeth sure look sharp.
January 15th, 2014  
Oh, fabulous! My favourite of the big cats
January 15th, 2014  
ooh he's beautiful
January 15th, 2014  
Wow... those are quite the teeth! Well timed shot with super clarity! So glad you got good Dr. news!!
January 16th, 2014  
Wonderful expressive photo.
January 16th, 2014  
very cool capture here...
January 16th, 2014  
Great sh♥T:)
January 16th, 2014  
This is fantastic!
January 16th, 2014  
What a gorgeous lot of teeth
January 16th, 2014  
Beautiful photo. Glad you had good news.
January 16th, 2014  
Yikes! Fantastic timing, Cathy. Great shot.
January 16th, 2014  
My local zoo is a small tide pool and sea lion aquarium No cool cats like these
January 16th, 2014  
Wow, great timing and an excellent capture.
January 16th, 2014  
Great shot!
January 16th, 2014  
Love it :)
January 16th, 2014  
My what big teeth you have! Fantastic capture!
January 16th, 2014  
Wow, this is awesome Cathy!! Great timing! I love Snow Leopards... such a great shot!!
January 16th, 2014  
FAV. Too awesome.
January 16th, 2014  
Great capture.
January 16th, 2014  
Wonderful capture!!
January 16th, 2014  
Beautiful animal and great shot
January 16th, 2014  
What an excellent capture and great timing! Fav :)
January 16th, 2014  
Oh gosh, this is a great capture. fav.
January 17th, 2014  
Amazing timing, Cathy. What a fantastic shot.
January 17th, 2014  
fav photo Cathy
January 18th, 2014  
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