at the zoo

For some reason, maybe autumnal blahs (even in Phoenix, a change of seasons triggers mixed emotions) I've had little blog inspiration/inclination over the past few weeks...

At any rate, getting back into my photo groove, here are a few shots from last Saturday when we spent some time at an event at the Phoenix Zoo.

At this stage of my life (i.e. arguably older & wiser) zoos definitely tend to break my heart, and this is why -- a pair of one of creation's most beautiful creatures, with little more than a high feeder of fresh grass to look forward to each day.

So the theory goes: our society loves and protects the animals we see at the zoo.

But imagine being confined to your house/yard (however beautiful and comfortable) for your ENTIRE life! No trips for socializing or vacationing or exploration.

Just your tiny patch of earth, day after day after day.

That's what we do to these magnificent zoo animals.

Same feed bin, same fences, same tiny realm, every day, forever.

Makes me just want to cry.

 

Comments

[susan m hinckley]

And this post makes me want to cry. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully! So sorry the autumn blues have crept clear to Phoenix, LuAnne...you could try running away. I'm experiencing mixed success, actually. But it was definitely worth a try!

[luanne]

Well I went to visit PA & VA two weeks ago, and out there it only stopped raining long enough to snow! Thus I was thrilled to return to my Valley of the Sun, but the blues-blahs still snuck up on me. Or maybe it's pre-holiday angst... whatever, I just keep trying to shake it off. Things could be worse... we could be zoo giraffes! So I hope your getaway has been a bit rejuvenating. Extra sunshine can't hurt!