Pensive Vervet Kruger National Park.
South African zebra Poses for her portrait.
Happy ostrich is ready for a close up,
while artfully made up Ms. Giraffe puts on the glam.
Barbary Ape in Gibraltar looks ready for a serious conversation.
Magellanic penguin stares me down in Ushuaia, Argentina.
California Channel Island Fox poses quite smartly,
while a elephant seal pup in California spins happily in the sea.
Bald Eagle in British Columbia Canada looks at me judgmentally.
Cheers to you from your portrait perfect friends ~
Clever captioning and delightful images Cindy. They really do seem to portray emotions. The ostrich and seal pup are adorable and the eagle very intense! Thanks for the smiles! π π¦
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You deserve smiles Brad and I am happy you had some α
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Thanks!
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You have got to love the ostrich!
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I feel just like this, lots lately….. π
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Don’t we all! π
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Perfect poses from all of them Cindy. They need an album.
Leslie xoxo
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I think you should compose it!! α
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Beautiful, Cindy! All magazine cover shots!
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The critters, and I love you Resa α α
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α α α α Love you, too, Cindy!
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Love those faces, Cindy.
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I know you do Rebecca, which is one of many reasons I love you! α
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Sending hugs and love back your way….
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Nice portraits. The Ostrich is the best.
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He does exude a bunch of joy de vivre…. π
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Ha! Absolutely anthropomorphic! π±π
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Definitely, from one pet lover to another! π
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Wonderful portraits Cindy. π
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Much appreciated Marie. Thank you α
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You’re welcome Cindy. Marje π
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The fox the fox, I love the fox… great pictures, all of them, but it was the fox who won my heart =^_^=
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And if you met him and his friends, you would love them even more. If you sit quietly and are patient, these little foxes become curious about you, and approach more closely to check you out. So delightful α
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Beautiful, Cindy! The photos are so detailed I feel as I f I could reach out and touch these animals!
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Thank you Lavinia. So appreciated. They are precious creatures α
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Wonderful variety of faces! I laughed out loud at the Ostich’s expression.
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He’s framed in my dining room. People always remark, “Wow, looks like he loves the food!!” π
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Joyful Cindy so fun to see! All their spirits such a gift ~ smiles hedy βΊοΈππ«
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I love that you see their spirits Hedy & thank you my friend α
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The critter closeups is so awesome! The fox looks like he is smirking! I love the seal pup! Hugz Lisa
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Animals often seem at least two steps ahead of me in so many different ways! α
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You get such amazing detail in your photos. I’m so envious!
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Awwww….So kind & so appreciated! I wish I could photograph your kitties α
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I wish you could too! I have one right now that won’t get off my lap long enough for a photo, and when he is off my lap isn’t still enough!!
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He would be perfect to photo photograph, and he doesn’t fly α
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Oh my goodness, these are such great portraits, Cindy! I’ve always wanted to be a portrait artist (of humans) and these reminds me of the painted portraits of some of my favorite artists. π
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What a thoughtful and kind observation Teresa. Thank you Teresa. You touched my β€
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Ooooh…I think the Barbary Ape knows something I need to know!
Fabulous portraits! You’re the best, Cindy!
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Yes. I always feel a bit dense in the company of monkeys. They seem so wise α
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The one that made me smile the most was the up-side-down elephant seal pup! So cute.
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He just spun around joyfully in the water for me while I smiled and too his photo. Total charmer α
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These photos are incredible. Animals never fail to fascinate me.
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They are fascinating and so much more complicated that we often wish to acknowledge α
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#3 and #4 look a lot of fun to have around at Christmas. Weβd need to heighten the ceiling, so sadly it wonβt work out. All lovely photos. RH
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Laughing….Thank you my friend I just settle for framing the photos. My two year old twin grandsons love all the animals! α
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EntzΓΌckende und faszinierende Fotos. Danke fΓΌrs zeigen liebe Bilder liebe Cindy.
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Vielen dank mein lieber Freund Ernst. Bleib sicher, gesund und warm α
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Wow! Amazing photos . They are very photogenic.
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Thank you and they definitely are gorgeous creatures, one and all α
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The stripes on the Zebra looks amazing !
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Aren’t they stunning creatures! Some seem white and black and others visa versa. There is a lot of variety α
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Just wow! Your photos are so good, they give each animal a personality.
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Thank you Jennie. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated α
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You are welcome, Cindy. π
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Fantastic portraits! My favourite is the Bald Eagle.
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Everytime I see a bald eagle I am thrilled to the core. They are such dignified creatures α
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These pics are way too cute. Love then
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So happy you do & thank you Gary α
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I love seeing these closeups, Cindy, though I can do without the monkeys and apes, ha! Just not my favorites, but that giraffe, fox, eagle, and ostrich are stunning — and look very happy that someone wanted their portraits!
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Yes, they did seem to like their close ups! π
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Outstanding shot, Cindy!
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Honored, thank you Khaya α
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You are so talented! Love them all but i think that fox is currently my spirit animal!
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Thank you very much Melanie. Those little foxes are total sweeties α
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Bald eagles always seem to look cranky π
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Yes. They look very unimpressed with us humans! π
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Great collection Cindy.
Alison
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Thank you Alison α
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Thank you for taking me to Zoo. It’s relaxing to watch these creatures lovely portraits.
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I am so glad you came with me Alexander. Stay safe my friend α
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Grand close up images. And…thanks for your like.12.07. I hope you enjoy the Chomsky show on the air now!
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I actually took a class from him. Brilliant, but a bit wordy π
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You’re an amazing photographer.
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So kind of you & most appreciated to. Thank you α
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Beautiful portraits…almost like they sat for you in a studio and smiled.
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Thanks much. Maybe in their own ways, they did just that!! π
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Beautiful photos, just as usual Cindy π
The eagle had something to tell you, I feel very sure.
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I think he does have something to tell me. The question is, am I prepared to hear it!! π Thank you for your kind comments Irene α
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You are right and you are the only one to answer that question, Cindy π
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I’m definitely ready for a long list of grievances from any wild critter. I know they have good reason! α α
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We can help them to heal too.
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How wonderful that you have been to the Kruger National Park, Cindy. I love your photography!
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Thanks so much Ally, very much appreciated. We’ve been to Kruger twice and self drove each time. I would love to go back again. Cheers to you and stay safe α
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Yes, it’s an amazing place. Keep well and stay safe too. xxx
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These are so amazing, Cindy! I kept scrolling through to decide which one I liked the best, but I like them all too much to play favorites! Love your comments, too!
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Thank you so much Kathy and I β€ that you liked them all!
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Beautiful.
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You know its funny enough that as a south African citizen- I have never seen these animals…
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I am truly sorry you haven’t seen these spectacular creatures. Inequality that prevents you from doing this needs to be corrected α
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But again, we should look into certain factors why that happens. South Africa is a country that has inequality in almost everything, the less priviledge cannot afford such a luxury- going to Kruger National park is close to impossible.
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Yes. I should have thought of this. I am truly sorry that I didn’t. It is unacceptable and needs to be changed. α
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It’s nothing parsonal u don’t have to apologize, Cindy. But Kruger National Park is super beautiful. My dream destination n the Disneyland
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Fabulous π₯°
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Grazie mille Donna α
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Hi Cindy,
nice to meet you here om your beautiful blog. Someone just shared your work and Gottfried mentioned you as well. These are spectacular. Visit sometime.
π Cindy
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I will visit Cindy and thank you. Gottfried is a brilliant person. I am honored he mentioned me α
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You are most welcome and thank you Cindy! He sure is entertaining and entertaining, thatβs for sure! He spoke highly of you and I see why by your beautiful photography!
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Sincere thank yous to both of you α
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And thanks for the follow back Cindy!!!
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Hi Cindy,
I find it impossible not to wonder what animals are thinking when I see portraits like these. And the critters in your pics do seem to be thinking, especially the vervet monkey at the top.
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Animals are always thinking and feeling, just like us animals!! π Take good care Josh α
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The portraits are superb, Cindy. Love the Bald Eagle!
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Thank you very much my friend & cheers α
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Wonderful!!
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Thanks much my friend & cheers to you α
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personally I love Baldies!
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I second you on that. Happy Holidays my friend α
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Such a range of emotions in those shots! Who says animals don’t think is just blind. And oh, the red eyes of that Magellanic penguin.
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Exactly. These are all thinking, feeling animals, similar to us! Happy Holidays Brenda π βοΈ π π¦ β πͺ π
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Iβve never actually looked closely at animal faces like this and the shape of eyes and whether they are close together or far apart at either side of the head, Or the colours, the apeβs eyes are blue and I like the yellow surrounds of the eagles eye. Fascinating. Magnificent photos as always Cindy, Happy New Year to you for 2021.
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You are observant Charlotte. I am happy you enjoyed these creatures and their mesmerizing eyes, Happy & Healthy New Year my friend αα
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Such expressive faces! Humans can do no better!
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So happy you enjoyed and thank you Cynthia. Happy & Healthy New Year 2021! πͺππ₯π
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