Arctic Freeze

It snowed again in Detroit today.  A lot.  I'm actually really hoping that my husband ends up getting the day off, since he's only supposed to work a half day anyhow and I'm sure he'll spend it ALL on the road it he has to go in.  We shall see.  The weather tonight inspired me to share this photo I shot last year at the Detroit Zoo (which I love).  I was actually there to do a portrait shoot for a client and of course took advantage and shot quite a few for my own collection while I was at it :o)

Polar bears make me homesick.  Those of you who know me may be making Canadian jokes now, but I'm not kidding... I was born in Thompson, Manitoba, which is at the end of the treeline... a couple of hours north of me? Polar bears.  No joke.

The polar bears at the Detroit zoo aren't always easy to see, and usually less easy to photograph.  The good reason is because they've done a really good job creating a natural and LARGE habitat for them.  The downside of course, is that I rarely get an opportunity to get shots like this one.  I love the icy feel of this shot, and how the bear is looking off to the side, almost casually... like he sees something interesting but wants to play it cool.

Stay warm out there dear readers... hope you've enjoyed my tangent into my own history ;o)