Winding Down from Zoomania

Winding Down from Zoomania

This will be my last San Diego Zoo post for a while, I promise. I don’t even like zoos – they make me sad, with all the captives on display for the humans – but this zoo in particular is a photographer’s dream. I posted here about animal...
Sam, Waiting

Sam, Waiting

At most National Parks, dogs aren’t allowed on trails that go into the parks. Meaning Sam the Wonder Pup does a whole lot of waiting. Before anyone calls the SPCA on me, know that I’m HYPER careful about leaving Sam in the car for too long, and spend a...
Can’t Get Enough at Arches National Park

Can’t Get Enough at Arches National Park

Last week I was at the spectacular Arches National Park in Utah. Sure, it was hot and there were a ton of tourists, but it was still a fabulous visit. This is a must-see national park, with gorgeous vistas and interesting rock formations at every turn. Definitely...
It’s Probably a Good Thing He Didn’t Answer

It’s Probably a Good Thing He Didn’t Answer

I haven’t written much about my Southern Scamp from last year. It was an interesting trip, with plenty of beauty and kitsch and hospitality. (And barbecue. Obviously.) But there were also some odd moments. Creepy, even. One of them happened at Graceland Too in...
San Diego Zoo: Extreme Cuteness Edition

San Diego Zoo: Extreme Cuteness Edition

Koalas are ridiculously cute, but they’re also frustratingly shy. Don’t they know their one job is to entertain the humans, especially those of us with cameras who are just dying to photograph their fuzzy little faces? I cooed and coaxed and even tried my...