San Diego Zoo photos

Surprise -- a trip to the Zoo & I'm posting flower photos!   I met up with friends Terry & Mary at the SD Zoo, we did see and photograph some animals, and along the way the flowers.   I was quite impressed with the hibiscus flowers, they had to be at least 7-8" across.  Simply beautiful!

And the spider web, thanks to Mary's sharp eyes, I have a a photograph -- I had walked right past this!   And, of course, to complete the morning there, we had a nice lunch at Albert's.   

Last B&W (maybe)

Another one I really liked from the Paris trip.  I was actually photographing the pigeon as it was walking and pecking on the sidewalk, and not at all bothered by me.  We were both surprised when the man walked our way.  It was a lucky shot for me.

This is "as shot", no B&W conversion.

  I'd like to challenge Fay Henexson to share her B&W's.  

Another B&W (Day 6 ?)

OK, I know the "official" B&W Challenge is over, but I couldn't resist posting another B&W photo.

A day at Balboa Park is always a favorite place to hang out, and especially so when my two granddaughters from NoCal are in town.   Caught this moment while Ellery was having a quiet time, enjoying the fountain.  This was taken in April, 2012.

B&W Challenge, Day 5

One of my favorite photos from Paris, a few of us were wandering down an alley on our way to the Shakespeare & Company bookstore.  This waiter was inviting us in for a lunch at his restaurant & posed for the photo!

Final day of the Challenge.  Again, a thank you to Carol Moffatt & Maureen Murphy for the nomination, it's been a fun project!
 
I'd like to nominate Phyllis Houghton  to participate.

B&W Challenge Day 4

Paris again ...

B&W Challenge, Day 3

Another photograph from the Paris trip (2012):  a mime performing on a street behind the Basilique Du Sacré Coeur.  I took several of her, and this remains my favorite.  

B&W Challenge, Day 2

Another photo from Paris visit.   On one of our walks, I spotted this man in the park feeding the birds.   The cat patiently sat and watched.