Hallson Gardens

Back in October I entered the photography contest at the local zoo and won best of show with this photograph



My prize... my own personal photo safari with the superintendent of the zoo. I was allowed in some cages and in some cases, like the tiger, I was allowed a great spot but where I was safe. It really was a miserable today to do this but I'm happy with the photos!! I'm only sorry that none of the photos of the bears turned out.

Bobcat



Tiger



Wolf



Bald Eagle



Pallas Cat from Russian, Mongolia and western China - rare as they were almost hunted to extinction for their fur.



Red Panda



Blue-crowned Motmot



Scarlet ibis - although technically a terrible photograph, I love the look of this created from my lens steaming over when I entered the rain forest exhibit.



This elegant crested tinamou met me at the door of the rain forest exhibit and stayed with me the entire time I was there. I had to take care not to step on it!

Wonderful Pics Peggy! I like them all. The bobcat, egale and the ibis most, but they are all great! Thanks for posting them.

Oh wow Peggy, those are some great photos! What a neat opportunity to be able to do something like this.

The bald eagle is amazing. I never knew there was such a thing as a Red Panda. And what a regal picture of that tiger!

Was this at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington?

Hi Jane! Yes, the Miller Park Zoo!

Oh My God, Peggy!!! Those are excellent!!! I remember that photo contest that you won.....Every picture is so good!! I wish every posted like you....(no scrolling and you can see quality pictures!) The eagle and the red panda I think I like the best!!

Glad you got the change to go to the zoo, and thank-you for sharing!!!

WOW Peggy!

What amazing photos. The bobcat and ibis are my favorite also. What a fantastic opportunity for you and you certainly took advantage.

Thank you so much for sharing!

Alexa

Awesome, Peggy! What great fun that must have been!

WOW! Such a great opportunity for you....and US too! Thanks for posting your work...I think the bobcat was my favorite too...I love how he looked like he was in his natural habitat........p

Wow! You are so lucky having this opportunity but as always, yours photos are amazing! I'm not surprised you won the contest!

Those are beautiful photos, Peggy. You are so talented. Thank you for posting them.

Peggy, all of your pictures are beautiful!!
You are very talented!!
Bonnie

That would be so cool! I like the Bobcat, Pallas Cat (want to learn more about that one!), and yes, the Ibis.

Claudia