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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday [5-8-2011]

This past week I went on a photo excursion to Chicago with my dear friend Brooke from My [Boys]terous Life and we had an absolute blast! We went to so many places that I lost track but I have my 966 pictures to remind me of all of the wonderful places we went to that day. Ouchy.....I also had an aching body to remind me off all of the walking, squatting, and running around that we did. I was WIPED out to say the least but the pictures I captured were truly worth it.

SOOC
or Straight Out of Camera for you non-photo type.
Easy peasy....that's how I like to roll. Photoshop is evil, yup I said it out loud.
This was my favorite capture of the day and I think it's just perfect.
This was taken at the conservatory at the zoo and despite the very warm temps it was totally worth it.


Sprouting
Took a million pictures for this and here are my 2 favorite. Sorry I couldn't pick just one.
 The city of Chicago did a beautiful job of making the area around Millennium Park so beautiful.

Isn't it Ironic
that my husband spent his birthday on Saturday at a play house for my niece's 2nd birthday?!
He's a kid at heart which is one of the things I love about him.

Lazy
Something I definitely haven't been lately but the animals at the zoo sure were.
My ape buddy just sat there chewing away on those sticks all morning. This is how I plan on spending my Sunday morning this week, sitting around doing nothing but munching on some good food.
 I couldn't forget about him, this is the definition of lazy, don't you think?
BTW, their horns are made of hair not bone. Good to know right?

Smells like Spring
at Millennium Park when you have beautiful tulips and trees blooming all around you.
Isn't this just breathtaking?! I took a lot of pictures here and I'm sure you'll see more soon.

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17 comments:

Buckeroomama said...

That shot of the big ape and the rhino is just awesome!! Wow.

JustForDaisy said...

Tulips are my favourite flower. Your photo is splendid!

Rosie@leavesnbloom said...

Those tulips are wonderful against that white blossom backdrop.

Miriam said...

I can't choose a favourite from your set. They are all just beautiful.

Unknown said...

Great shots! Love that last one of the tulips!! Your husband is a brave man getting in the ball pit!

Ashley Sisk said...

Your flower shots are all so beautiful but that Gorilla is cracking me up. Nice work!

Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagging said...

I have to agree with Ashley - I love the tulips (fav flower) but the expression on the gorilla's face is classic!

Carla Hutchins said...

These are incredible! Great shots!

Brooke said...

These are FANTASTIC! I love the shots you got. SOOC is my FAV! :D Thanks again for going with to the city - it was A FUN DAY!

Bella Skye said...

Beautiful shots!

Marla said...

I love the ape and rhino shot. I totally need to take my camera to the zoo. Fabulous. :)

Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

Cedar said...

Stupendous! I really love flowers! Sounds like a fabulous day!

Anne U @ hot coffee mama said...

Love the expression on the ape's face, great capture. And your spring shot is just stunning, great perspective.

Jaymi said...

these are great! the tulip shot is so beautiful, and the ape shot is hysterical!!!

Tara said...

Wow, these are amazing. Love the ape and the tulips!!

Lauren said...

LOVE the lazy shots!

Darlene said...

WOW!!!!! Seriously, I can't pick a favorite! Sounds cliche' but I'm being truthful!