Jackson Mississippi Zoo

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Jackson Mississippi Zoo

Elaine has always been my Exotic Cat. Thinking of my Special red head

Bringing The Photograph out of the Picture

Norfolk Zoo The Pond

Mynelle Gardens Jackson, Mississippi

Vick

Working in Jackson, Mississipi, it was a short commute to the Vicksburg Military Park. The battle was won the same day as Gettysburg, and is not as well known. The park reflects the importance of the battle at the time. Lincoln considered it the key to taking the South. States both North and South have memorials here. There are more memorials than any other military park. The veterans of the Civil War considered it there most important memorial. It reflects the Spirit of the Union. It is where we became Americans. It is only fitting that the winning general may be the most under rated general and President in American history. U.S. Grant made an immortal mark on the character of America, by his victory of the Vicksburg Campaign. This sent one of my Grandfathers to an unpleasant vist to Camp Douglas. It is a moving visit, and will give you an appreciation of the valor of the soldiers, both North and South.

82nd Airborne 73rd Calvary Photos from home

I am going to try to put up Photos for Jarod, Tyler, and Tyson. The driver,sniper, and medic I am box buddies with in Afghanistan. here are shots from my travels working away from home. Here are 3 pictures from the Jackson Mississippi Zoo. I always felt like Radiation Therapist were a lot like Otters. They go at incredible speed when working, glide through their own domain with compassion and ease, and are slightly awkward out of their element. This is an Amur Leopard, and has only about 40 or 50 in the wild. Rare ,beautiful, and quietly powerful, it reminds me how much I miss my wife 500 miles from home. I know, I picked the wrong audience to whine to. At least, I have Chili. A white peacock, proving simple beauty is as powerful as gaudy coloring. This is a piece of Jackson Mississipi, for my box buddies

Bond Falls

This was the treasure Dana discovered on the way to Lake of the Clouds. Great flow in the spring and breathtaking colors in the fall.

Lake of the Clouds

You can be the judge if this picture was worth it. After a wonderful day trip through U.P. Michigan,I arrived at the most photographed place in the U.P. at sunset. Yes Scott, I was in the right place at the right time. The Lake of the Clouds, viewed at sunset,in the fall. The problem was,I was two hours from my base at Iron Mountain. It was rut, and it was dark. I dodged 22 deer and 2 bears with great success. The 23 deer did the Cha-cha on my trunk and fertilized my hood,translated to $546.00 to hammer out the dents,and$5.00 for a carwash. A deer's sex drive is nothing to tamper with. four years later this is a wonderful memory of a delightful day with my sister. The Radiation Center and Mark are some of my most delightful memories, and Uppers are some of the most delightful people on the planet. my only regret is I haven't had the opportunity to return.

Yosemite National Park

If you risk your life, by taking the northern road to Yosemite, then you hope for fabulous pictures. It is such an icon, that few new pictures appear. i am still happy with these three. Two of them show views only seen threw a telephoto, and one is a delightful bit of graffiti. It is a place that overwhelmed Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir, and I can not hope to describe what only pictures can tell.

Raptor Rescue Alaska

It is a great pastime in Alaska to look at ancient ice, it is some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Alaskans are to be commended for their love of these magnificent birds. Wounded warriors who can no longer live in the wild. They are loved and cared for in a very special way. This is an instance where a photo says more than words. Visiting Alaska reminds me why America is such a great place to live.

Jamestown

Jamestown is a fascinating study in the first English Settlement. Greed nearly kills the community, and a proud and helpful Indian Nation is all but destroyed. The greatness comes from the factor that the American Dream began here, for the English. This was a land worth fighting for. A beautiful place that has had Europeans for 400 years. The place makes you feel American. It also shows ,what a wonderful people, our Native Americans are. A beautiful place with great pieces of craftsmanship.

The Love of a Goose

There are many birds that bring on warm fuzzy feelings, and some that represent eternal love. We get mushy over doves and swans when we think of love. Cardinals,Blue Birds,Cranes, and herons bring a splash of beauty into the world. my money goes to the Canada Goose. Yes they are noisy and messy,and that makes them bad neighbors. May I always love you Elaine as a goose loves his mate. He will offer to exchange his life for her,and if she is wounded will not leave her side. They are intensely involved with their young, and care for their neighbors. they are loyal to last, and share their burdens equally. You might pick an eagle or hawk, but for my money give me a goose. The goose is always in love with his mate, and she will have beauty eternally. may I always strive to live to the standards of a goose, and be substantially neater.

Harbor Seals

the seals reminded me of my Golden. I share my morning banana with the young lady. She calmly waits on the carpet outside the kitchen with the look. if i take too long,then quantities of drool flow from her mouth. I toss her her treat and I get the one last is that all look. I am thinking i have discovered the spot that fresh chunks of Salmon are thrown to the seals. Through the magic of the telephoto; the seals whiskers can be seen. they are the width of the seal, and allow them to go through tight spaces at an incredible speed. It is hard to believe you are looking at incredible killing machine. They are cute in the picture.

The Tiger in my House

Over 36 years ago,I fell in love with my tiger. Elaine was, and still is , sleek,beautiful,and can be a force to reckoned with. I watched the tiger, at The Houston Zoo, with an admiration only a husband could apreciate. She was taking a nap as a jerk was throughing rocks into her moat. Her only response was to raise her tail and flick it gently. On cue, the dutiful husband came to the water's edge, and stared at the inconvient human on the far side. He yawned with all the excitement of a four year old deprived of his nap. He stood sideways to reveal his massive size, and proceeded to walk slowly to the water's edge. This was the cue, Captain Jerk, used to make a graceless exit. Screaming like a baby, he declared the tiger was coming to eat him. Rocks didn't seem to be a great weapon against a thousand pound beast. I did look down to see a 15 foot water filled moat,with the most beautiful electric fence just above it. I was the loan survivor standing on the observation platform. The great beast swam to me, and swam back when he realized the offender had left. He exited the water, shook himself dry and walked pass the female. She raised her tail,flicked it, and resumed her nap. She waisted no words. The Tigress,inspired the composite Reflective. Elaine is the one, who thinks her way through life's little roadbumps. She always has a thoughtful response. I am truly blessed to be married to my tiger.

Therapy Dogs

The top picture is of my dogs and me. The big headed boy has recently departed. The sassy girl is still sassy. The other 3 dogs are part of 8 lobby therapy dogs I photographed for The Big Horn Radiation Oncology department. these dogs engage the patients and brighten their life. I treated as a Radiation Therapist for 8 weeks. They were a sheer delight to be with. They connected me with my patients as I have never been connected before. I made a point of taking each dogs picture with their owner. We have shots of our dogs,of ourselves,but way to rarely shots of our dogs with us. The Cheetah and flowers are from a local park in Palm Springs, The Living Desert. Remember a picture captures a moment in time. When you hide because it doesn't meet a particular standard, you hide the moment. A Professional could have exceeded my work,but he or she hasn't embraced the project. Now these selfless owners have the gift of memories. Each has a CD with pictures of 8 magnificent creatures. Someone can always take a better picture,but someone is not always available. Share your work, and it can bring joy to others. A Photograph doesn't have to have a price to be valuable.

Alaska Zoo

This was a delightful show. She would blow bubbles and the old male would come to the water's edge and complain. She would back away and go into a submisive mode. He would go lay down and the bubble ballet would start all over again. The key is to manually focus on bears and the glass becomes less noticeable. Reflections are possible,but you are in a zoo. It is all in the story