I have gone on a couple of photoshoots since the reopening from quarantine. Each was outside and I mostly stayed to myself. Usually, after an outing, my CTD group likes to grab a bite to eat. I’m not there yet and pass on the friendly banter with my fellow photogs.
Old Fair Oaks Village provided the backdrop of my first time out with my friends. Easy for me since it is about 5 minutes away.
WPA Rock Garden and Land Park Pond provided a nice opportunity to get out and use my Fujifilm 80mm 2.8 macro lens with my Fuji xt2.
Walking around William Land Regional Park I find all kinds of wildlife enjoying the pond. Dragonflies, ducks, and turtles all using the pond in peace.
Since none of the Lotus flowers were in bloom I headed over to Vedanta Society of Sacramento.
Now this is how to keep social distance when meeting friends.
The Sacramento Zoo has now reopened. As a zoo member, I was invited to preview the new format as it reopens. Only members were allowed during the first two days with a set appointment time. CoVid 19 guidelines are stated online. As I entered the zoo I was reminded to stay with my flock, wear a mask, and stay 6 feet away from others. I had a 1pm appointment time. Not my usual zoo time since I like to visit first thing in the morning. I was lucky, and the weather was very mild. Perfect.
The zoo has been closed for 3 months, but the facility has been making some changes to accommodate new zoo occupants. Flamingos welcome the visitors.
And these flamingos have gotten all sorts of mixed signals. It’s confusing! And possibly not in the best interest of the flock, or in the case of flamingos a flamboyance.
Just passing through. 
Maybe I’ll stay awhile.
An ostrich, a duck, an emu, and a Himalayan Monal all walk into a …….
Usually, when I arrive at the zoo in the morning the Red Panda is sleeping. Found this one ready to pose for a close-up.
New residents here at the zoo.
As a nod to Tom Paxton and the cd Goin’to the Zoo I’ll call this “Allen gator. A little alligator with a great big bite, he was Allen gator he wanted to do what’s right!”
And I hope that everyone does what’s right!!!
A Photo's Worth 
Beautiful pictures! Thank you!
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Thanks for taking the tour!
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I am so glad I took the time (not like I don’t have plenty of that to spare these days) to view all your photos. They are wonderful and the narrative making it even more delightful. I especially loved the flamingos and the zebra’s back end shot! Thanks for sharing your talents.
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