the sun's lovely up here

Lovely in the sunshine, open green spaces and blossom trees at Marwell Zoo yesterday.

Ray treated me to an annual pass to the zoo so now, whenever, I can do the 3 mile drive there for an outing with my camera.

Posting today for animal-month, also for http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/21913/30-days-of-happy - thanks Laura, @lauramalone82

giraffe = eine Giraffe (think I can remember that one)

I note yesterday's tulip 'unfurled' to PP - thank you! (You should see it this morning.)

[Penelope Ann]

What a great photo. Lovely pressie and we get to see lots more animals all year! Excellent.

[Laura]

There's a shot that's bound to make you happy!

[Loopy-Lou]

Great shot.

[Rosie]

This put a smile on my face!

[wendy frost]

A great shot I love its expression. How lovely to be able to go to the zoo whenever you like looking forward to more super animal shots. Well done on your PP.

[Kane Arlow]

Fantastic shot, looking forward to seeing more animal shots from the zoo.

[linda]

I love giraffes, Great shot and pov, nice sky

[Hazel]

@pinkpaintpot

I love them too, made one out of two-tone green felt once!

[Dawn Swingle]

Love this, wonderful pov!

[Pat Knowles]

Ha ha Hazel, great shot ...giraffes are such odd looking creatures but lovely with it!!

[What's for dessert?]

Fantastic shot!

[Lin]

A fabulous capture!

[Karen B.]

Hazel, Is there anything that isn't on your doorstep ! My goodness, you are so spoilt for choice, it's a wonder you don't pass yourself coming & going ! A zoo pass ! Ray is so thoughtful ! I was missing the owl's now I can't wait to see more wonderful zoo shots, like this !

[Graham Thresher]

A lovely capture.

[Hazel]

@kbroges

Karen, Ray just made the very same comment as you! We do count ourselves very lucky.

[Hazel]

@kbroges

I probably do pass myself coming and going but not recognise myself!
(A joke - I think!)

[Steve]

Great shot - they are funny creatures

[Ross Walker]

Fun viewpoint. When these things get close, I am amazed at how big their heads are.

[Dawn Ulmer]

Oh, this will be fun to see what you see!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cute capture, Hazel. I love giraffes.

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Wow stunning POV with the blue sky above

[Anja]

Great pov!

[Margaret Brown]

Wonderful capture with great pov

[Claire]

Such wonderful elegant creatures; beautiful shot

[Judith]

Cute

[Avantika]

Such a cool capture!!!

[Richard Creese]

Great head shot and a years pass to a zoo is a great present for a photographer :-)

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Ivan]

Love those whiskers.

[Hazel]

@ivan

And captured with an FZ62 (thanks for standing up for it!)

[Karin Hirsch]

Fantastic capture, loveit

[Hazel]

@richardcreese

That's what I thought, Richard but, say, 5 years ago I wouldn't have said thank you for such a gift! (And I get free entry to a range of zoos across England!)

[Rachel]

Ow wow! I nearly fell back off my chair when this popped up :-) Great colours, sharpness and timing. My favourite photo today. Fav.

[CINDY JOHNSON]

amazing shot

[tony gig]

Lovely capture Hazel, great angle.

[Hazel]

@tryingforsighs

thanks - as long as you didn't fall off your chair, Rachel!

[michael]

Like the POV,well spotted.

[Floyd]

great image

[Faye Turner]

Such a great shot! Love it!

[Michelle]

This is great!

[Vicki Dixon]

so cute! great shot

[Tammy]

Gorgeous color, and very cute!

[Nita]

Love this, wonderful POV.

[Catherine W.]

Love it!!!! Giraffes make me happy too! Thanks for sharing the link!

[Taffy]

What fun to have a pass to the zoo now -- and this image is a great one. I love the bright lighting.

[Gena Pegg]

LOVE this shot! How proud and handsome is he?

[Adam]

love giraffes. Interesting perspective.

[Kim]

Were you up on the fence for this amazing shot? Awesome! I love the expression and whiskers too!

[Pyrrhula]

Cold upstairs ? did you use a steps for this lovely face Pic ?