I mentioned the other day that some 2013 HOOT! auction bidders had cashed in their photography experience at the sanctuary that they won at the gala.
Right now, we are gearing up for our Summer Biddin’ online auction. While we don’t have a photography session, we do have a really amazing and unique experience to bid on: a Backstage Pass to the Sanctuary!
Bidding for all items opens Thursday morning, and items are still being added, but you can and should (right now) check out how you can help us throw a spectacular Summer Lovin’ Party for the chimpanzees and get some perks for yourself in the process.
Back to Saturday. Martha and Susie were the first winning bidders for the photography session. They had a great time at the sanctuary learning some new photography skills from photographers Karen Ducey and Dean Rutz. They set up photography camp on the observation deck and learned the ropes of the professional equipment that Karen and Dean generously loaned.
And they got some really amazing photos!! Below are just a few.
Annie:
Foxie:
And birthday-girl Missy, looking like her athletic self:
Not only was it Missy’s birthday on the day they visited, it was also Martha’s! Karen was kind enough to bring a birthday cake, which of course we adorned with some CSNW style:
Martha and Susie also took a walk with J.B. around the hill with Jamie of course following on the inside of the fence. Ellie the elk was hanging around the property and joined them too:
You just never know what adventures await at the sanctuary, especially on a party day, which is why you should get ready to bid on the unique Backstage Pass experience and help us throw a great end-of-summer party! You don’t have to wait until Thursday to make your Summer Lovin’ party donation – do it today!
To Martha and Susie: You 2 might just be the luckiest people in the world! Oh how I would love to peek at the Chimps through that massive, glorious, mega lens. Your photos are lovely too. Wow! Icing on your birthday cake = it was Missy’s B-day too AND you walked with Jamie and J.B. and Ellie. (Did anyone wear a boot?!)
What a day to remember. I am so jealous.
Hi Kathleen,
Thanks so much for your comments. We had an amazing time and feel very lucky to be able to be up close but not to close with all the wonderful chimps.
We carried a boot but did not wear one.
Oh Martha, what a fabulous birthday you must have had! I hope that day was just the tip of the iceberg of what is to come your way this year! I really did enjoy your photos too, I hope you gals frame some of them as a reminder that your 7 friends are grateful for your visit. Have a great year! (…and I really am so jealous of you!)