Return to Photography

Hubby and I have vowed to go on more photo shoots.  This past Sunday we went to the National Zoo very early to beat the crowds and here are a few of my shots.  Obviously I need lots of practice.

Our subjects aren't the most warm and fuzzy of what is available to see at the zoo, but we are members of the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) Photo Club.  Because of the budget cuts, the zoo relies on the club for a lot of their photos on calendars, social media, etc. and they are always asking for photos of the unusual residents.  Lets just say I'm really thankful for a good zoom lens.

Apparently young gorillas find brown paper as much fun as cats find boxes.

Golden Headed Lion Tamarin

Slender-Tailed Meerket

Emperor Newt (really tiny!)

Everglades Ratsnake

Phillipine Crocodile (also small - the smallest of all the crodocile)

Renee's Birthday, 7/11/15

This year Renee's birthday fell on a Saturday, making it easy to celebrate her birth on the actual date of her arrival on this planet.  Even the City of Alexandria is participating with fireworks tonight in Oronoco Park, down by the river.  Actually, the City is celebrating Founders Day, but, still it's a lovely coincidence.

Brian and Sandra, Greg and Eddie, Linda, and hubby and I (I've promised you-know-who that going forward I will not name him or show his face on social media) hosted Renee for a lovely Saturday brunch at Bastille.  The restaurant is owned by a lovey couple who just opened in this location a few months ago.  The original location is still open near the Metro Stage theater, but called a bistro with lower prices.

Here are photos from the event:

Sandra and the birthday girl