Artis Zoo – The Netherlands May 15, 2011
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No trip away from home is complete without a stop at a new Zoo. Last week while enjoying the flowers, art and chocolate of Belgium and the Netherlands we stopped in at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam. We had an Amsterdam good time.
Happy Mother’s Day -2011 May 8, 2011
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My mother is long gone but her advice, warnings and general ‘Lili-isms’ live on in my daily life. She taught me to fight the good fight, to write letters to City Hall when I was pissed (her time was way before blogging) and she also gave me my moral compass (one glance from Lillian told me instantly whether my behavior was acceptable or not – I got a lot of glances). My sister Terry and I remember many of our childhood events differently but we both agree that our mother was a pistol. Here’s to Lillian Wolfe and all of the other mothers out there.
A very Happy Mother’s Day to all of the caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and generally loving coddlers out there. You make it all work.
Philadelphia Zoo May 1, 2011
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A fun trip south to the Philadelphia Zoo did not disappoint. We went specifically to visit Baby Batu the orangutan but found instead, two week old baby Leo, a white-handed gibbon clinging tightly to his mother. Across from little Leo was another cute new arrival – a baby sifaka. Seeing baby Batu would have been a trifecta so we settled for a delicious daily double. Don’t forget to check out two battling Naked More Rats and my favorite video of the Giant Otters below.
Naked Mole Rats
Giant Otters
Central Park Zoo – April April 10, 2011
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Spring has sprung and the Central Park Zoo is lively and fun. Come see another new baby mini-nubian goat named Barbara Rose and two adorable baby lambs. If your timing is right you will also be able to see our male snow leopard, Bo, who made his public debut last week.
King of the Queens Zoo April 3, 2011
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Six week old King, the little mini-nubian goat kid, now resides at the Queens Zoo. He is adorable and well worth a trip out to this beautiful space filled with amazing animals.
Full Screen Photos April 2, 2011
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Do you have a product or service you want to promote on the web? Are you tired of those small images that do not truly show off what it is you are trying to promote, advertise or sell? FullScreenPhotos.com is an online tool for creating impressive full screen slideshows from your own images. It allows you easily produce large presentations from your own photos. Its applications are many including real estate, travel, events, food preparation, products, art work, floral arrangements or simply showing off your experiences through photos.
It is easy to use. Check out my full screen photo show here.
“FullScreenPhotos.com lets anyone create beautiful slideshows that start and play in full screen, so that your audience can enjoy your photos close up and high quality — the way they were meant to be seen. It’s memorable, made easy. Simply upload your photos, and we’ll build a full screen slid eshow for you! Add the slide show launch button to your website, blog, eBay listing, craigslist, Facebook — anywhere you want! When your photos look great, so do you. When your slide show makes a big impression, you look professional, and you add lasting value to your products, properties, and pictures. Full Screen Photos is the cure for the common slide show”. (http://www.listio.com/web20/app/FullScreenPhotos/)
Central Park Zoo Photography Class April 2, 2011
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Wildlife Photography – New Price and an Additional Hour at the Apple Store
Some new and exciting news about this Spring’s photo class taking place at the Central Park Zoo on May 22nd. We have added an additional hour to the class where we will take the short walk to the Apple Store on 5th Ave. and 59th St. for a private photo editing workshop with the Apple staff. You’ll learn to edit your zoo photos and then engage in a group analysis of some of the participants’ photos.
In this class, taught by me, you’ll learn how to apply knowledge of animal behavior to wildlife photography to get the perfect shot. After reviewing some of the tricks of the trade while enjoying a continental breakfast, you will photograph the zoo animals in the spring weather – all before the zoo opens. We will also have special animal guests and will stage some of our animals so that you can take their picture – all part of this unique experience. You’ll also have time to photograph the myriad of roses and peonies in the Central Garden. A collage of the best shots from each student will be emailed to the group. Personal digital camera required.
To see some of my photography, visit my website or take a look at the Winter Photography class photo album on the Central Park Zoo Facebook Page.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22 9:00 – noon
Fee: $60 members, $70 non-members
Registration will be accepted via the web only. No drop-in or phone registration will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding registration or programs, please contact the registrar at cpzregistration@wcs.org or call 212-439-6583 and press option 4.
Sunday Zoo Photos on a Saturday February 19, 2011
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The third Sunday in February (tomorrow) means it is another of Central Park Zoo’s Early Birds’ Photo Safari mornings. The last two Sunday morning adventures have been a lot of fun. Come on over and join me. If not this Sunday – why not next Sunday, which will be the last in this winter series. The montage below shows you just a small portion of the Zoo’s terrific collection. Don’t forget to enjoy a delightful video of a little dancing goat below today’s montage.
Yes, more snow January 30, 2011
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Yes, more snow fell on the already snow covered Big Apple but at the Central Park Zoo it just gets more fun for the residents (and me). I never tire of watching our cold weather loving animals romping in the snow. Enjoy this week’s photo montage and don’t forget to watch the delightful time lapse video below by my good friend and my frequent road trip zoo nut, Mary Schwalm .
Central Park Zoo Brrrrr Days January 23, 2011
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The winter drones on for us humans but for the animals at the Central park Zoo it is just another great play day.
While at the Zoo 