I had to prepare a blog on the topic black and so I decided to head on out to the Palm Beach Zoo to shoot images of the monkeys. All I can say is that the monkeys were not that co-operative.  The big guy hardly moved and the others sat huddled at the top of their cage and ignored me.  However, I got to walk around the zoo and experience what they had to offer. Perhaps the highlight was the mating dance of the Flamingo and the stunning display by the gorgeous peacock.

This monkey did not want his photo taken. Each time I picked up my camera it would turn it’s head away.  This was the only photo I got with it looking directly at me.

Pelican – say what – exercise time – I’m not so sure about that!!!

Pelican – okay okay – I will stretch the wings back…

Pelican – and stretch the legs out… and then I am done for the day.

Koala Bear – I am just done for the day.

I guess it’s grooming time.

Kangaroo – I think I will just hang out by the pool and catch some sun.

Tortoise – it’s time for a snack

Blue Winged Teal Duck is going to snooze.

Unknown Bird

Peacock – yes I know you love my feathers but just wait and see what I can do with them ….

Peacock – all fanned out – close up the colors are spectacular

An amazing sight to witness – this peacock paraded for the camera.

Black Crowned Night Heron – just hanging out.

Flamingo – this was an interesting sight to see. The mating dance of the Flamingo. It looked like the were doing the tango.

Flamingo – they danced around each other.

Flamingo – flapping their wings

Flamingo – it was so interesting to watch.

Parrot – I love parrot’s they are always so vibrant.

Parrot – and I loved that this guy stopped to look at me long enough for me to get and image of him

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Artists Inspired theme color for this month is Black.  Black should not be hard for me, I love black, it is my favorite color.  80% of my closet is black.  So why did I struggle this month.

First off, the day I was going to go and shoot my “black” theme, became Black Friday for me.  I flooded the double story house by accident.  Suffice to say there was a whole lot of water and it was not black.  Richards mood was not black either.

Then I headed off to the zoo to see if I could photograph the black monkeys.  Okay so I go to do that but truthfully that monkey was so bored that all it did was hang on a branch, and not move.  Once it looked at me and as I lifted the camera, it turned away. Reminded me of Ms Moonshine at home.  Each time I pick up the camera she will look away.

I was getting pretty desperate and actually took some images of Ms Moonshine simply because she is an all black cat.  I had one last Friday to do this, so after a doctors visit, and then breakfast with my son, I did a de-tour to Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum for a short walk.  I am not optimistic enough to think I am going to be able to walk right around the gardens, but I manage 1/3 rd of the way before I turn around and go back.  So today images come from my walk through the gardens.  Come walk with me.

~ Black ~

of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.

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