I truly think that there is more beauty in imperfection than perfection, for it is the imperfect things that truly make us beautiful. --me
Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape ©2008-2014 Christy Rae Woods and Into the Woods Photography. All Rights Reserved. All images and content are copyrighted material and may not be used in any manner without prior written permission.

Oct 10, 2008

The Animals out at the Renaissance


Here is a Lorikeet. They are beautiful birds. There was a display set up, in which you could pay a small fee (I think a dollar or two) you could go in and feed the birds. We went by while they were on a break. I learned that the reason they take a break is to allow the birds to digest the food that they have already been fed before they feed more. Why I didn't think of this on my own, I'll never know. I just thought it odd in years past that they would take a break. The nice thing about going by on the break was that I could take pictures of the birds without people I did not know being in the pictures.


Here is a beautiful donkey. I honestly think they are one of my favorite animals. I heard this story once that all donkeys bare a cross on their backs. So since hearing this I have always paid close attention to the back of the donkey and sure enough every donkey that I have seen since hearing this has had a cross on its back. I can't say one hundred percent that all donkeys I have seen have this because it has only been in the past ten years or so that I was told this and so I don't know that all donkeys before this time hold true. But I am amazed that thus far it has held true.


Next we have a baby goat. He was so cute and acted a bit shy. He was just to adorable not to take a picture of him.


Last we have a pony. Now this fellow (I assume fellow) was rather feisty. He was chasing the others around in the petting area. He was definitely the dominant one of the pen. It was fun to watch him frolic around and play with the others in the pen.

To see more wonderful critters please click the camera critters link on my side bar.

25 comments:

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Cute pictures.Animals awaken the chid within us.

Rose said...

Such good pictures...a few years ago at the county fair there was a baby goat that I would have loved to bring home! Also, I had never heard that about the cross on the donkey...

Teena in Toronto said...

Lots of great animal shots!

I played too :)

Sherrie said...

Hi!
Great photos! I like the goat, they are so cute when they are baby's. Take Care!!

Sherrie

bobbie said...

Beautiful pictures. I love the goat and the pony best.

AppleDebbie said...

What a wonderful series of photos! I love the donkey and the Lorikeet is so colorful. Great post!

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful photos! Love that first shot:) Mine is posted HERE. hope you can drop by! Happy CC!~

Coy Hill said...

Wow! You have a whole batch of critters here! I really like your header, excellent shot of the black swallow-tail.

Misty DawnS said...

I LOVE this post! You are a very talented photographer - your header photo takes my breath away it is so gorgeous, and these shots are great! I especially love the donkey photo - you captured him wonderfully - I feel like I could reach out and hug his neck.

ratmammy said...

these are some great photos! i wish i had your camera! :)

Lapa37 said...

Nice I like the fist picture he sure is a beauty.Thanks for visiting.

Christy said...

Thank you so much everyone for the kind words. I truly appreciate every one of them.

Carletta said...

The whole Renaissance production complete with a colorful parrot, a donkey and a white horse - enchanting!
Nice post.

Anonymous said...

Great shots. The donkey especially, we are very fond of them - we had three once.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Christy: I bet the boys loved all the critters. They paobably enjoyed the Dragon show also.
BTW: All kids love a parade when they throw candy.

EG CameraGirl said...

Nice collection of animal photos. I have never herd about the cross on donkey's backs, so now I'm going to have to pay more attention.

Anonymous said...

What a nice menagerie!

Shelley said...

I'm such a big animal lover - I enjoyed these today! Thanks!

i beati said...

great stufff all of it that first one was a shocker pleasantlyu so faeires and dragons and all Sandy

Jane Hards Photography said...

Beautiful collection of animals, especailly the little pony.

Ashrunner said...

Lorikeets are gorgeous birds. Nice photos.

Unknown said...

I love the critters and especially the Lorikeet. :)

Tootie said...

All of the animal pictures are really cute! Thanks for sharing them.

Heart of Rachel said...

Those are beautiful animals. The Lorikeet is so pretty. I love the colors.

Louise said...

My dad has donkeys and has had for years. They are fun to have around. But my favorite is the goats. My family has never had them because they're somewhat difficult to contain, but I've always wanted some!

My First Blogging Recognition

My First Blogging Recognition
from Louise at Potted Frog

My Second Blogging Recognition

My Second Blogging Recognition
from Mom of 4 at Our "Lil" Family

My Third Blogging Recognition

My Third Blogging Recognition
from Pam at The Conley Family