52 weeks of creativity: Animal

This was a tough one. Animal.

Of course my first thought went to my dog but that is so obvious.

Then I made pictures of my owl collection. The pictures were nice. But still - these were no real animals.

I love ravens and crows. So out I went with my camera and did a lot of pictures of black birds high up in the trees. When you get near them they fly away - only some doggie treats could persuade them to stay and let me take their pictures. But those weren't too good.

So I gave up and decided to show some pictures from the zoo. I love the Vienna Zoo and even have a season ticket so I think it's approbriate to show you pictures of one my favorite animals in the Vienna Zoo.

A Visit to the Zoo

I love going to the zoo. So on Saturday I invited a large part of my family to join me for the first visit in Spring to the Zoo Vienna. It was a great day for man and beast.

It was warm enough to go for a swim.

 Although others desparately tried to get inside where the food was.

 Some were just standing around enjoying the nice weather ...

 ... while others tried to hide.

 This guy (who is actually a girl) was relaxing in the sunshine.

And someone was really tired.

 As usual the wive is on the outlook ...

 ... while the man takes a nap.

 Some were really alert.

Others showed their best side.

 Some were opportunistic: "You got fish? I love you!"

 Others knew that their food was inside.

 And some just wanted to have their picture taken.