Hyacinth

This drooping beauty graces the flower bed every spring.

Sunshine and clouds

As the setting sun shone through storm clouds (say that really fast!!),

I saw the city in a different light.

I really liked the way this buiding looked like it's made of mirrors.

Street Sweeper

This street sweeper was at the tail end of the the St Patrick's Day parade.

Buffalo

Taken at the Sedwick County Zoo, in Wichita Ks. At the Zoo there's some posted information about how the American Indians found a use for every part of the buffalo, nothing went to waste.

These buffalo live in a time and place, where they are protected, fed and well cared for.

This is also a good landscape photo of a Kansas prairie.

Enlarge the photo and you may even see some people.

child on a monkey's back

The expression of "a monkey on my back" is often heard by those who have a burden weighing heavilly upon them.

If this gorilla could talk - it's expression might be about a child on a monkey's back. It's so nice, that the zoo has statues of animals that allow for children to play among a wild kingdom of safe bronze sculptures.

Breeze

There's just something about curtains being blown about by gentle breezes, that appeals to me. Even when the curtains are old, faded, tattered and torn, such as these.

This photo was taken in the Gorilla Forest section of the Sedgwick County Zoo.

Gorilla's and a Goose

Aha!

My apologies for this bad photo,

but it shows yesterday's view from a different angle.

Interaction

By looking at this photo, it's hard to tell , why this Gorilla is so stillfully facing this building. But, what he (or she) is so attentive to is a zookeeper who is making hand signals and awarding treats. There is only a gate between them. My guess is, the zookeeper is teaching sign language to the gorilla, and adding some stimulating activity to it's day.

Pink blossoms

The colors of spring are finally blooming.

Scratching....

... an itch.

The pink flamingos at the Sedgwick County Zoo, are brilliant this year.

This one was in process of scratching his head, or neck, as I snapped the shot.

Be sure to scroll down to the video below this post, to see how to wash an Elephant!

Elephant shower

I know it's only 1 photo a day, but just have to work this in somewhere. It goes well with the Water theme day.

While at the Zoo, the little one said "Let's go in the building... can we?... can we?... please... please can we go in the building" And, so we did. I was delighted that we followed the toddlers coaxing - in time to see "How to wash an elephant!"

I hope you all enjoy it. Isn't that elephant well behaved? It looks like she loves getting her bath and shower. I'll post the end of bathtime - grand finale photo, tomorrow. It was almost like a trip to the Circus.

Watering the lawn

This is a common sight in Kansas during the summer months - watering the grass to keep it green and growing. Even though I didn't sign up for this months April 1st theme day of "Water", I'll post this contribution of a "wet photo". If you enlarge it, it will almost seem like you are going to get wet, which is another great thing about watering the lawn, kids love to run, jump and play in sprinklers like this one. It waters the yard, and keeps kids cool and entertained. Be sure to visit some of these other daily photo blogs, to see their April 1st water photos!

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Army helmet?

This shell reminds me of an oversized army helmet. It also looks like it's been recently shined with "Turtle Wax". (anyone remember that brand of car wax?)

Iguana

Perfectly positioned to watch people passing by.

If memory serves me correctly, this is a Grand Cayman Blue Iguana

King Cobra

Taken at the Sedgwick County Zoo - a non-flared King Cobra.

Old car

I don't have a clue to the make, model, or year of this old automobile. Do you?

Funning around

These two were part of the Keystone Kops segment of the Parade, they were clowning around in their prison striped uniforms.

Man or boy?

This photo reminds me of the saying of

"the only difference between men and boys is the size and cost of their toys".

What thoughts come to mind for you, as you view this picture?

Got Milk?

This is an old Milk Delivery vehicle - all dressed up for the St Patrick's Day parade.