This post concludes the series on my first impressions of the Cle Elum 7. Last but surely not least, I get to write about Foxie chimpanzee. Jamie did not make this an easy photography session for me today. The boss kept insisting I model a selection of new cowboy boots that she just received. I walked at least 3 laps around Young’s Hill wearing her boots before I could sneak into the Playroom to see what Foxie was up to. What Foxie did next made my afternoon exceedingly better. She came down from her perch on the playroom catwalk and began to somersault, spin and do some “break-dance” like moves all around her enclosure. Intermittently, she would get large gulps of water from the spigot. These mouthfuls would serve as both hydration and playful ammunition that she would aim at my feet. There are so many challenges to taking photos of a chimpanzee that won’t stop running around doing flips. Foxie is a joy to be around!
Fabulous post – and great pictures!
Looks like fun!
Gotta Love Foxie!
Hi Anna, I’m sorry to see your’ First Impressions’ series come to an end, but what an end it was! Delightful hearing about Foxie’s acrobatic moves. Seems photographing the chimps is near impossible and yet each time you get such wonderful images. Love the perspective on the last photo but I really love Foxie’s expression in the first photo!
Anna, I loved all of your first impressions, and the photos were great!
Love all your posts! Please keep them coming! Thank you for the glimpse inside their day!
Wonderful series of posts. Shall we go for a second impressions series?
1st Pic is beautiful. Do you show them there pictures. They seem aware of the camera.