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I decided on this photo for this week's Wednesday meme participation -just because. This is a small lake in the city limits at the end of a main street heading east out of the city and west into the city. As you head east, south east from the business district in this section of the town, and turning left to get on the Padre Island highway to go to the island and beaches, you would see this lake. It's a nice area. Loaded with willow trees, mesquite and wildflowers and grasses. There are several covered picnic and BBQ areas, along with a child's playground. Among the grasses and along the lake's banks you'd find geese, ducks, turtles and gulls. [Probably snakes too, if I dare look down in the deep crevices and trees...but, nope, nope, I'm not gonna. Not even for an opportune photo for my blog!!]- - -<><><>---
This morning, I added another page to my Photo Blog "Colors of the Wind". Again, all zoo shots. This one, an orangutan, saw me standing at the viewing box...she walked right up to the window and sat down. Putting her hand on the ledge. I was so amazed at the closeness, and the soft, tender-looking fingernails [she only had the one arm I might add]...I had to take a photo, even if the glass was dirty! With me, she got 'up close and personal'----I entitled this "Through the Looking Glass"....
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Image: Orangutan
"Thru the Looking Glass"
taken: Gladys Porter Zoo, Texas
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copyright: 2009
by
Anni
"Thru the Looking Glass"
taken: Gladys Porter Zoo, Texas
Kodak Easy Share
Zoom setting
copyright: 2009
by
Anni
POSTED: Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
4:30 A.M.
The hand photo is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to see the wild life around the shore of a lake. Not snakes though.
ReplyDeleteIt's a peaceful and nice place.
ReplyDeletePS: I like your header with the turkey. Very funny and nice.
Well done.
Alfazema
The orangutan picture is awesome! And your picnic area looks so beautiful, I could spend some time there, but no snakes for me either!
ReplyDeleteLove the lake picture. I wouldn't do snakes for my blog either.
ReplyDeleteTrying to follow you picture link but the computer gods don't like me right now.
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i love the photo of the orangutan! amazing details on his/her fingers.:p
ReplyDeleteThe lake, shot through the trees, is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy OW!
Good call on not looking for the snakes!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo from the zoo. Animals can be so expressive. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThe picture looking out to the lake is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic, I bet it's beautiful there! I would love to visit someday! Cindy
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, lovely pictures... make me want to be there. You are good at this and great with words... of course that you know...
ReplyDeleteoh, sweetie these are just amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteyou have such an eye for capturing the beauty in the world
Anni, I enjoyed seeing your lake, and the willow tree just framed it perfectly. That photograph reminds me of the work of one of the English poets I studied in college. It's so pastoral. Makes you want to linger there and dream. Thanks for sharing!
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Sheila :-)
Looks like a nice place for a family picnic. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that lake view. Thanks, Anni.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that first photo. It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe lake is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the orangutan! Definitely a once in a lifetime photo op.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog today. Hugs, Tracey
What a beautiful spot! Methinks I could enjoy walking or sitting there with my journal writing for quite some time.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
That's a beautiful photo, Anni! I love lakes. This one looks so quiet and peaceful. Thanks so much for stopping by my WW post!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the tree is so peaceful...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKim
What great photo's Annie and I love your new header. I can see you are heading for Thanksgiving Day. LOl
ReplyDeleteI like how that shot of the Orangutan turned out.
ReplyDeleteThe lake looks like a great place to picnic.
Be sure and answer todays question.
Mama Bear
Oh I wish the glass had not been dirty! She seemed to want to communicate with you! Your little lake is a lovely spot to have right in town! Thanks for sharing the pictures--I'll check out the rest!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Anni... I am heading over to check out your zoo photos... I bet it was exciting to have that Orangutan come right up to you... I would have been thrilled! Have a super day!
ReplyDelete(((HUGS)))
Donna
That's a wonderful view of the lake.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful lake and "photogenic" trees surrounding it. I think it's a good idea to keep away from the edges for the possibility of snakes. I saw some water moccasins in southern Illinois just by doing esactly that! Yikes! Very nice photo and post!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures of Padre Island are very good. I have not been there in such a long time. Still looks like a nice place to visit.
ReplyDeletea lake, the trees, green grass, a picnic. yes, that would be great thank you!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable ! I just imagine you holding hands with her ? BTW, how do you know she was a she ?? she probably had boobs.
ReplyDeleteThe way you framed the lake and view it looking through the trees is wonderful. Have a great Outdoor Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteHi Anni! Good morning to you! I love the shot of the orangutang(I have no idea to spell that)what a priceless shot! I have never seen such detail in an orang.... hand before! I love it. And your shot of the tree is very peaceful and beautiful! I would probably have been stupid enough to climb down amoung the snake to get that "shot" with out knowing what I was doing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today! I really appreciate it!
Gattina Ummmmm, I knew it was a she 'cause the sign at the zoo told me so. rofl
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful area!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my place!
Have a great day!
what a lovely tree, thanks so much for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteReally like the photo of the tree and lake, looks like a good place to relax. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnni,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the lake photo. Willows are my favorite trees. Followed the link to your Colors of the Wind and enjoyed all the zoo photos. We had a silverback gorilla get up and personal with us at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It is an awesome experience.
Enjoy your day. Lots to do here.
Blessings,
Mary
Hi Anni,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I love all pictures of water and your lake pic was great. The orangutan was amazing. I loved that pic as well as your title. Those fingernails....wow
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day
Maryrose
How very beautiful! Happy Wednesday
ReplyDeleteA zoo. I believe the closes zoo is in Seattle for us.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on.
Ohhh very cool tree!!
ReplyDeleteWow, wonderful photos!!!
ReplyDeleteNo snakes thank you very much. Nooooo not ever.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble walking anywhere that there could be a snake. Panic.
Now why does the orangutan only have one arm? Sounds like she is looking for some closeness in her life.
The place looks so peaceful. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
A lovely and quiet spot.
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Lovely photo it makes me wish I was there, it looks nice and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteHi Annie
ReplyDeleteThe orangutan photo is amazing! I wonder how she lost the other arm, poor thing?
I like the lake picnic area... a snake would not be welcomed on my picnic blanket though...lol.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
Hi, Anni...these photos are great! Love the zoo shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your kind help...will I ever learn how to do everything needed to run a blog? I'm afraid NOT..;O)
xo bj
Beautiful scene in that first picture. Also love your new header! You come up with the greatest things!
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very cool picture!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lake picture and the orangutan picture has great effects!
ReplyDeleteWaddya mean you wouldn't go look in the crevices for snakes so you could take pictures of them for us???? hehe Such a beautiful area and when I first saw the picture, it reminded me so much of a place I sometimes stop at for a driving break when I'm heading to Steve's place. It even has the trees almost laying down like that over the water and there are even willow trees there. I absolutely LOVE willow trees but in the area where I live we don't have any, we're too far north. Pout!
ReplyDeleteI so love that picture of the orangutan. I didn't realize their fingernails were so soft!
Hope your day is going well my friend. xoxo
Lovely! I would love to spend an afternoon there with a good book.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Mine are here and here.
I love any photos that have some kind of body of water in them! Looks like a beautiful and peaceful spot.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
I love the way you framed the lake picture with the trees and shrubbery! Really makes me want to push through the branches for a better look! Great photography. The picture of the orangutan's fingers is scary wonderful! Thanks for visiting my post!
ReplyDeleteJean
Beautiful photos! I love willow trees. Growing up, my hideaway was in the crook of a willow. There I would read and dream as I looked over the lake. This one looks like the perfect spot for that...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today. I always appreciate visits.
Jane (artfully graced)
What a beautiful lake and part! And the orangatan picture is the greatest!
ReplyDeleteMe again - I'm way behind and just saw what Bud is making for you - he's good with that saw! I can't wait to see the finished product! And also what you're trying to find at the antique mall.
ReplyDeleteGreat Outdoor pics.
ReplyDelete~Myrna
Looks like a very charming lake to be around.
ReplyDeleteThe orangutang photo is fabulous
Those are SO pretty! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteAli
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Love your header...... and the Orangutan is a wonderful picture........ Looks like Texas does not get the fall colors..... the lake is beautiful.. Sometimes I wish I lived farther south...
ReplyDeleteHi Anni, love your makeover! That's a good photo of the orangutan, and those big nails!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the week!
Great picture! Happy Outdoor Wednesday and have a great week : )
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of that lake. It's just totally awesome. :) Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMay you be sweetly blessed.
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