Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Soaking up the sun
We had the opportunity to visit the zoo last month, the weather had been hot and then suddenly cooled. The day we went the weather was about 75F degrees, perfect. All the animals seemed to be out and about which gave us wonderful photo and sketching opportunities. This leopard was actually so close, within a several feet of me! Lazily laying on the rock overlooking all of the activity below him when he decided to open his eyes. I had to stand on the block wall to get the sketch but it was worth it. He didn't seem to care that so many people were gathered to see him, I am sure he was bored by the whole event. We also got tons of pictures/sketches of him and a huge lion, elephants, rhinos and giraffes. All up close and personal.
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Wow, this resting leopard is really amazing!
ReplyDeleteAaaah, gorgeous sketch Desiree! But doesn't it just break your heart that he has to spend his days in a zoo...?
ReplyDeleteThat expression is priceless...
ReplyDeleteNot being a consistent painter-from-life, I'm learning a lot from this blog. I like the form you gave this leopard's head and the way you blurred the far ear
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely sketch, you have a really amazing talent. I especially love the way you reflected the subtle blue tints of shadow from the stone into the leopard cubs fur - truly wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I admire the writing style :) A little off topic here but what theme are you using? Looks pretty cool.
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Oh I just love this one, such a cheeky face!Truly, a master of all he surveys, (when he can be bothered!!). Great.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! You captured the moment very well. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDesiree, he's wonderful. I almost feel like, if he opened his eyes, he'd wink at you. Like Kate, I too have trouble with animals in cages, especially ones like this, but if it means saving whole species I guess it's worth it.
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