A few weeks ago I took the Chatterbunch to the Seattle Zoo, a two and a half hour drive away through freeway-land. The seven (yes, 7!) of us bundled into my trusty Grand Caravan, along with cameras (Lucas & me), drawing materials (Jada), cool hoodies (Ed, Maurice, Lucas), classy purse & jacket (Crystal) and a stroller, diaper bag, snacks, drinking cup, etc, etc... (Xavier). I'd forgotten the paraphanalia that accompanies a day tripping 2-year-old. I'll forgo whining about camera gear in the future...
The weatherman had promised us a sunny hot day and silly woman that I seem to be, I had dressed without MY cool hoodie or classy coat in a short-sleeved t-shirt and capris...
The animals loved the rain. The otters were playing with their food and the normally sluggish grizzlies ran to get the food being served on the fly. Even the lion female strutted her stuff for us.
In spite of the show the animals put on, the critters who captured my heart were these.
I will return another rainy day with my camera to capture the animals dancing. I'll even wear rain gear and dress in layers like a good PNW resident. Try as I might, I guess I'm a Nanni first. These faces are my favorite source of artistic inspiration, whatever the medium.
I mean, how could I resist a face like this one?
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