Come Swim With Me
by Fiona Kennard
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Come Swim With Me
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Fiona Kennard
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I was walking along the walkway at The Wild Animal Sanctuary and I saw this stunning Grizzly Bear! He was walking the grounds. In his area, he had a big swimming hole, I thought to myself, "It sure would be great to see him go into the water." I walked around and happened to look back at the swimming hole....I saw he was playing in the water. I was able to capture a few shots before he got out of the water. What an amazing sight!!!! These animals are big, stunning, powerful and someone you do not want to mess with!!!
Colorado's Wild Animal Sanctuary Recognized as one of Top 5 Animal & Wildlife Welfare Organizations in the World.
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is the oldest and largest nonprofit Sanctuary in the US dedicated exclusively to rescuing captive exotic and endangered large carnivores, providing them with a wonderful life for as long as they live, and educating about the tragic plight faced by an estimated 30,000 such animals in America today.
Established by Executive Director Pat Craig in 1980, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center, DBA The Wild Animal Sanctuary, is a state and federally licensed zoological facility and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Originally started on Pat?s family farm outside Boulder, CO, TWAS soon moved to Lyons, CO, where there was more room for the animals, and to provide for future expansion. After eight years in that location, TWAS was forced to move again due to a limestone quarry moving in nearby. The Sanctuary currently sits on 720 acres 50 miles east of Boulder. There is plenty of space for the animals 21 large acreage habitats, along with room to grow while still maintaining large grassland buffers.
TWAS is located near Keenesburg, Colorado.
Every print I sell of "Come Swim With Me", a portion of my proceeds with be donated to The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
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May 24th, 2014
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Fiona Kennard
Thank you so very much to the buyer from Rochelle Park, NJ for the purchase of a 11 x 11 print of my "Come Swim With Me" ..... A portion of my proceeds will be donated to animal rescue. Thank you for making this possible ~ Fiona
Doug Kreuger
Great closeup shot Fiona! Amazing how something so gentle looking can become so fiercesome in the wild. L&F
Fiona Kennard replied:
I have seen a couple of bears in the wild....They are such strong and powerful animals. I'm always in awe with them. Thank you for stopping by, it's always nice to hear from you!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
I love this.Bear was featured on "Fuzzy Warm and Soft", some time ago, but I never go to say, "I love it" and give it a L/F!
Doug Kreuger
Great capture Fiona, patience pays... It's hard to believe such gentle-looking giants can be so ferocious!!! L&F
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Fiona, Congratulations on your Featured Image in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery ! Nice close up capture of this bear with details. L
Randy Rosenberger
Now this guy is really "bearing" down and concentrating on something, maybe if it should get its nails done before or after the shampoo! LOL Beauty of a close up and I just love it, Fiona!
Fiona Kennard replied:
Oh, Randy! It is so nice to hear from you! Thank you so much for stopping by! You just made my day! Welcome back, my friend!
Deb Halloran
What a fantastic capture, Fiona. Wonderful colors, light and fantastic details...nicely done. v/f
Sandi Mikuse
Oh man...I love grizzly bears, Fiona! What a great shot! Look at those claws! Whew!!!!! L
Fiona Kennard
Thank you very much Crystal Mountain for the FEATURE in Mountain Living in California.
Phyllis Kaltenbach
No thanks, I don't think I want to swim. ;-) Congratulations, Your delightful Art had been Featured in "Fuzzy, Warm & Soft"!
Bob Orsillo
I love your title:) He is a handsome creature, look at those claws, awesome photography Fiona! L/F
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