Nature Unplugged

Hey, thanks.

Thank you Bela.

Thank you. I tried B&W, but there is a just a little warmth in the actual color of the Zebra that I liked better.

Thank you Cora. You have gotten me to a point where a photo posted without something to say seems empty.

Thank you Barbara.

Thank you Big D. Hope it comes through on my writing how much I care about this critters.

Hello Clark, I am only late on replying as I did not want to just say “thank you.” I agree with all you say. The zoos should be more ideal. But inside the urban areas I think if they give the animals room without the bars and use motes, and the animals are well taken care then I am willing to cut some slack. The LA Zoo is packed every weekend. The animal parks where the animals roam are much less busy. And many can’t get to a more remote area (such as inner city kids). So we agree, but I am just a little more forgiving in allowing them to get the animals seen and interacted with.—Steve

Thank you Janey. And thanks for the fav. That is always an honor to have another artist do that.

Hello Steve. Hope all is well. And thanks.

Thank you Antanas.

Thank you Karen. Yes, I have a feeling the people at zoos really do care for the most part. I have met some of the volenteers at Los Angeles and they are certainly that way.

Hello Cindy. Thank you!

My god, we have to handle that. I don’t want you to miss any of my work!! LOL. Thank you. I was very pleased with how it turned out. And thank you for such a nice compliment.

Hello and good to hear from you. Hope all is well. And thanks.

Thank you Bobby. Enjoyed your gallery as well.

Thank you Louise. And great stuff you have.

Thank you Joanne. We are certainly on the same page. Beside, many of the animals greatly benefit from having an interaction from humans. We humans communicate more than any other animal and all life forms benefit from that, as long as the communication is kept constructive, not destructive.—Steve

Hello Luann! Thanks a lot.

Hey, thanks a lot.

Thank you Lisa. I knew you’d like this one.

Thank you Ellen. These guys are beautiful. And alert. They watch your every move.

Thank you Leanna. We share that feeling. Did I shock you with my other viewpoint in the BM?

Thanks a lot Kath. Tried to get a unique take on these guys.

Thank you Stephen. Appreciated.

Thank you Isa. Those words make me blush. You know, I get the shakes if I think about posting two shots that are even similar. A curse or not, depending on the viewpoint. But diversity is what I strive for.

Thank you very much. Just won a challenge with it and boy, do I value those challenge wins (or even the top 10 for that matter). So many good shots on this site.

You know my view on these wins Cora. I don’t take them as an everyday affair. So thank you very much. Its a nice win.

Yikes, I am getting back to you late on this. Sorry. And thank you. Winning challenges is a nice feeling. They are tough!

Thanks. I was trying to get a different take on a much taken subject.

Thank you Kevin. And very nice gallery you have.

Thanks for the look Gili. I was obviously hoping you’d stop by this one. Agreed fully in moving toward an ideal on the zoo front. You have been to the LA Zoo. Not perfect, but I don’t think too bad either. I have never been to a European zoo, but I have heard they are the leaders and innovators. It will get better. They have a more important role as time go along I think.

Hello Jan. I missed your comment on this one and I apologize for such a late response. Thank you so much.

Thank you Tina. I certainly get a variety of responses with my commentary and I can see we agree (with the stipulation that the zoos take care of the animals and they are not just in cells). That is great about your son volenteering!—Steve

Then we agree in full David. My commentary certainly did not include those places where the animals are not well taken care of or are just in cages. And thanks for the comment as always.

Thank you Bettina. I was looking for a different angle on a much photographed subject. Glad you liked it.

Thank you Vanessa.

Thanks for the heads up and patience Taylor. I have submitted it now. And its great news and an honor to have finished in the top 10!

Thanks Parmi for the compliment and I thought you’d be interested. They are amazing creatures and certainly lend themselves to art. I don’t know what gets more shot and painted, zebras or tigers. Perhaps its a tie. Of course I would like you to see more of my work and I will review yours as well. Art to me is timeless, so there is no hurry on your side of things. I’ll be watching.—Steve

Thank you Bunny. You know how it is. One just has to have at least one zebra shot in the portfolio.

Thank you so much. I can tell you are an animal lover.—Steve

Hello and thanks alot. I was also a Biology major (many years ago!) and have found nature shots to also be my favorite.—Steve

Thank you Colleen. I wanted a different take on a much photographed subject. I think it worked out well.—Steve

Thanks Rich. And nice to meet you. Sorry for such a late reply.—steve

Hello Karen. Sorry for such a late reply. But thanks for the comment. And your gallery is impressive.—Steve

Thank you Gabriel. Nice to meet you.—Steve

Thank you Shelagh. Very appreciated.—Steve

Hello Kylie. Thank you very much. I was looking for a new take on a much photographed animal.—Steve

Hello Diane. Thank you. And of course this would catch your eye seeing as horses seem to be a very large part of your life.—Steve

Thank you Heather. What more can I ask of my shot than to “talk to you”. Great news all the way around.—Steve