Thank YOU Borealis.. Busaba is both most beautiful and full of wonder..gee, isn't their photography great?
You know looking at your photo last evening (before I went to the link . ;)).. .I was wondering, is it light snow .. a weird rain with a weird breeze? ..At a beach, in the waves? .. Or is it light ice, hail? .. or what? Then I went to the photo ... ;) and found out this .... ;)
Grand Prize Winner and 1st Place/Nature: THE EXPLOSION! - The subject's name is Busaba, a well cared for Indochinese Tigress whose home is at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Thailand. I had taken many portraits of Busaba previously and it was becoming more and more difficult to come up with an image that appeared any different to the others. Which is why I took to observing her more carefully during my visits in the hope of capturing something of a behavioral shot. The opportunity finally presented itself while watching Busaba enjoying her private pool then shaking herself dry. In all humility I have to say that Mother Nature smiled favorably on me that day! (Photo and caption by Ashley Vincent/National Geographic Photo Contest)
I love that Busaba has her very own 'pool' ..;) and I sure hope it's true .. ;) ......Thanks Again, and for the 'other categories link' ... . will try to find more treasures .. ;-)
Here's lookin' atcha .. me in nature's protection mode ..
OUTDOOR SCENES - Portrait of an Eastern Screech Owl - Masters of disguise. The Eastern Screech Owl is seen here doing what they do best. You better have a sharp eye to spot these little birds of prey. Okeefenokee Swamp, Georgia, USA. (Photo and caption by Graham McGeorge/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest) - See more at: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/#sthash.RgGJYZoB.dpuf