When I arrived at the sanctuary this morning, I was determined to get as many photos as I could before our weekly staff meeting/training began. One, because a lot of you just love seeing photos of the chimps and their daily adventures. Two, because I wanted to prove to myself that I could get as many photos of as many chimps as I could. Granted, as some of you are aware, trying to get photos of some of them is almost impossible because either they come running up and get too close to the caging to get a photo, or they are in those few spots around the sanctuary where it is impossible to get a photo. Looking at you George, Cy, Dora, and Mave.
So please enjoy the product of this self challenge!
Burrito at breakfast:
Rayne during lunch today:
Gordo doing a little self-grooming:
Willy B also self-grooming:
Foxie and Moana go for a walk around Young’s Hill:
Sweet Lucky:
Missy at breakfast:
Terry waiting for a caregiver grooming partner after lunch:
Just noting that I did indeed get photos of Jamie and Annie, but they were a one shot scenario where the photo didn’t come out. Honey B was busy doing Honey B things on the Bray and in the Chute. She was just to fast/busy for me to get a photo. And Negra said no in her own Negra way by burying her face in her nest when the camera was raised. I obey all of the Queen’s demands.
For me, I would consider getting photos of half the chimps today was a success. Maybe in the near future I will try again.
You have it rough, Chad, your blog day being meeting day. Maybe start a few days before.
I love the ones you got! Burrito loves you so much!
Well done Chad! And in some instances you got two good photos. I assumed Burrito would be easy for you to photograph. Knowing how much he adores you I thought he’d run right up to you. I love your photos today and I really, really appreciate your effort and determination to try to get one good photo of each chimpanzee. Can it really be done….in a day?!
If it makes you feel any better, today at the shelter where I volunteer, I tried to get a few good photos of my favorite dog. Impossible! I did capture a lot of blurs, two uber closeups of her nose, lots of belly ups with face hidden, and finally one good shot! I also remember a great dog who would sit and pose to perfection for me. But, the minute I went to actually “snap” the photo, she would turn her head away. It was like Charlie Brown and Lucy and the football. that sweet pup set me up every time!
:rugby_football::laughing:
Honey B doing Honey B things, of course… but doing them on The Bray is new and wonderful!
Well done Chad. Burrito in a good place before running up for a game of tug of war and the notoriously impossible Missy. Nice ones too of the boys and perhaps the bribe of a new gossip magazine would have enticed the very handsome Cy. My computer is so full of their photos and videos, but as the saying goes…..you can never have too much of a good thing!
I love photos of the chimps separately. some of them are very good looking and they are fun to see. Thank you!
You did very well, Chad. Always remember, Miss Honey B may be camera shy because she’s afraid to be on a “Wanted” poster for her chimp shenanigans.