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Lewis W Hine

Born in 1874 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Lewis W Hine is considered one of the fathers of investigative journalism.  He's well known for his photographs of immigrants on Ellis Island and surprising pictures of child workers in mines and mills.  At 18, he found himself a worker in a factory, putting in 13 hour days, 6 days a week as a result of his father's early death.  This was one of the things that drove him to to spend his life  combating child labor.

In 1930, having trouble keeping up with his bills, despite professional success, he accepted an offer to photograph the construction of the Empire State Building.  His pictures of workers balancing high above the New York skyline became legendary.  Who hasn't seen the photograph below of workmen eating lunch on the 69th floor of the GE building during the construction of Rockefeller Center?

It's Caturday!!!

Proof that the scary-faced snow leopard was just yawning.  This photo was taken just a second before the other.  I will admit though, being tired can make one very cranky!

I love days off!

Now if only I didn't have to spend it at the laundromat....stupid broken washing machine.

Is it Friday yet?

not as cute when not in cartoon form

This vulture is not only not attractive, but he was huge!  And kind of creepy.  Would not want these guys circling overhead.

My bad

I know, I know.  I'm sorry I've been gone for a week.  Life's been a bit hectic lately.  I'll work on actually posting again though.  No worries though, everything's fine.  I'm not depressed, dead, or hidden in another country away from my computer.

It's Caturday!

What you can't see in this picture, is that right on the other side of that simple chain link fence are giraffes. And that lioness? She just couldn't stop staring at them.

seeing red?

Back to the animals

It's a daffy Wednesday

poppies will make the sleep...

spring has sprung!

Quick break from zoo animals. Flower are everywhere right now and they are just so fun to take pictures of. Enjoy!

Happy Easter!

Hope you all have a great day!

It's Caturday!

Anyone for a cat nap?

no, don't look at me, I'm shy

Awwwww

otter adorableness

what's that look for?

Is it just me, or does he look like he's smirking?

pretty in pink

Well...maybe he needs to eat a few more shrimp. I guess it's more pretty in pale pink.