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Thursday, July 30, 2009

At the Circus














I love animals and while I would expect anyone using animals in a performance of any kind to take exceptional care of them, you just don't know. These animals seemed well cared for but as I sat there(and also when I visit animals in the zoo), I feel sorry for them. I put myself in their position. Personally, I don't like to be in front of people and expected to perform. For 20+ years, I worked in retail and let me tell you, you are 'on' when on the sales floor. You are not permitted to be human and have an 'off' day. I find it distasteful but some people enjoy it and, looking through their filter, your perception changes.

My photos are perhaps not the best this time. A combo of the lighting, where we sat and having a little hot tamale boy sitting on my lap for most of the show explains that. They still tell the story. There is something about the colors, sounds and(especially with elephants involved) smells of the circus. I like to open my son to as many experiences in his life as possible. I would love to take him to Cirque du Soleil someday when he is older. In the meantime, I say a little prayer for the animals in yesterday's circus, and while we're at it, for all the performers(most pulled double and triple duty as concession people and crew)

6 comments:

dyanna said...

Beautiful photos.I like your blog.

Joanne Olivieri said...

Great shots. I love the circus. The tigers are just beautiful. They do look well cared for and happy so that is good.

Census said...

The circus looks and the photos are great. I like you often wonder what life for animals in the zoo or circus are like. It must vary enormously. I just hope that they get treated well.
I do agree though that children really benefit from varied experiences and this one is certainly a good one to get his imagination going.

Dino said...

HELLO friend. I enjoy pouring through your post here. Keep up with the good work of making relevant information.

Jackie said...

Wonderful photos but I too always wonder and hope the animals are treated with love and tender care!

I love all of your photos...awesome blog!!:-)

Lin said...

Yep, me too. I wonder about the animals as well. I still think your photos were great.