NO MEOWING ~ NO BARKING
Although there's little question that cats and dogs have filled the pages of this blog for most of its for years, "zoolatry" is defined in this way: 1) the worship of animals, and 2) extreme or excessive devotion to animals (especially pets). It derives from the Greek word zoon for animal, and the Latin word latria, for worship.
Given the chance, I've always enjoyed photographing all ~ any animal, and given a second chance, taken the opportunity to work with that image in photoshop. Here, from our archives, assembling some old favorites into montages.
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AT THE ZOO
Photographs originally taken at the Smithsonian National Zoo, Washington, DC
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DOWN ON THE FARM
Photographs from a visit to a rural Maryland farm and petting zoo for children.
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BACKYARD BIRDING
At one time, living with family and my then young grandson,
together we enjoyed backyard birdwatching throughout the year.
Wonderful photos and artwork, Ann! Gosh, it's been decades since I've been to a zoo (Toronto's), maybe I should think about going again, and taking my better camera! Thanks for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteLovely wildlife/barnyard/birdy images.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful things around us, if we just stop to take it all in.
Love all of the animals and the birds are so pretty! Great photos, Miss Ann!
ReplyDeleteI did not know this about your Blog name. very interesting. I named the dog Blog Fourpawsetc. because of my love for any/all animals. I like yours best. the photos are wonderful. love those eyelashes. After my first visit as a child to the Jacksonvill zoo, that would have been about 1953, i cried so hard I did not go to another one until the mid 70's. it was ok, because it was in Charleston SC and they had the animals in their own fenced natural environment. that was the last zoo,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collages. XO
ReplyDeleteThose are all great pictures of nature. We like watching birds here too.
ReplyDeleteI have always love the name of your blog...and I thank you for reminding me of its origin. I think I knew that but had forgotten. I'm loving JULY
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Marvelous nature photography and editing ~ Wow!
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
So very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great selection of beautiful wildlife!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture of the vultures reminds me of our local celebrity, Barf the Turkey Vulture at Wild Wings Bird Sanctuary. He prides himself as the most handsome bird in the place.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to learn how you got the name of your blog, Zoolatry.
Wow, what a 'wagnificent' galley!
ReplyDeleteWe love looking at the photos of the animals and the birds and family. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, all of them! You do excellent work.
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So interesting about your blog name, and beautiful pictures! I lived in DC my first seven years, and the National Zoo was a frequent excursion. I recall how I especially enjoyed the cats!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful and beautiful wildlife!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best museum exhibit I have ever seen
ReplyDeleteAll God's creatures are memorable and photo-worthy! Love how the name of your blog emulates your feelings about all the anipals of the world.
ReplyDeleteWe are bird watchers here, too...and I saw that squirrel trying to sneak into the feeder...behind your grandson, LOL!
The squirrels here wait for the pups to go inside and then they raid and destroy all my beautiful volunteer sunflowers...sigh...when the flower heads are gone, they use the leftover stems to gain access to the feeders. themselves...they are annoying critters but yes, they are kind of fun to watch and they are way too smart.
Great collages. I like the use of the frames in the second one. And I spotted the squirrel's thwarted attempt to climb the bird feeder! How great that you introduced your grandson to bird watching. Does he still do that?
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful collages, Ann. We are animal fans, too, so these really made us smile. XO
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