*sigh* I have a lot of stuff to write here...I hate journals, lol. I'll start with the trip report. I'm still working on editing the photos...I'm moving slowly.

Believe: Before the show, the babies and Katina were out in the front pool. The babies were all sooo cute! It was so nice to see them; they're getting so big! Trua and Nalani played for a little while. Trua was blowing bubbles from his blowhole and then biting them. They were literally tumbling under water, and it was just so awesome to see them playing together! Once Malia came into the picture, though, Nalani and her broke off and Trua went to do his own thing. He was practicing his slideouts. He tried to get up on the main slideout in the front, gave a little "uumph" and got just his head on the slideout. I know he can do better; I've seen him in the back practicing!! Malia and Nalani were bowing in perfect synchrony, obviously practicing together. It is so amazing how these animals communicate. Here were two animals, given no cues, doing the exact same thing at the same time in perfect harmony. They weren't doing it in the "usual spots," either, so that couldn't explain the perfect synchrony. It's just amazing; there's so much more to them than we know!! Meanwhile, while the babies were playing, Katina was following the employee selling plushies.

Wild Artic: The belugas were super playful; I love watching them! If anyone wants to help me ID them, I'd appreciate it!

Shamu Rocks: I got sooo lucky and was able to see this show! I thought it was done, but they have it on random weekends/days, so I'm so excited I got to see it! I swear, though, that show is going to be the death of me as far as photography is concerned. It's so frustrating. First off, it's dark!! Even the bright lights aren't always bright enough to make the shutter speed quick enough to get an in-focus shot. I've got a few good shots, which is better than last time!! Anyone who has any Shamu Rocks (or Miracles) shooting tips, please share!!


I'm not quite sure how to do a poll (I'm going to try to figure it out after I finish this journal), so I'll ask my question here just in case. I cranked out a few drawings lately, since I was in the sketching mood. (Ignore the colored part...) So, I was wondering if there was anything you'd like to see more of from me.

Your choices are...

-Dog breeds
-TLK (be specific, please)
-Marine mammals
-Horses (maybe...)
-Other??

Please let me know specifics and why!! I'd really appreciate it!

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For those of you that are new or visiting: If you're going to my gallery in numbers requiring more than one digit, please leave constructive comments on at least half of them. By constructive, I mean you either tell me what you like or don't like about the photo. The italics are for you guys that like to leave "Aww!," "Cute!," or worse, extended versions of those two or the like. I'm glad if think the subject is cool or creepy or adorable, and I don't mind hearing so, as long as it's alongside some solid critique. "Nice shot" and "good job" by themselves tell me nothing. And please don't collect my work. I don't want to be part of your archive.

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My Movies: (since dA doesn't support video upload) (Watch them!!)

-"For Dreamers"

-"Earth Day '09"
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