Thursday, 8 April 2010

Theme Thursday - Thinking outside the box


In the international sporting arena, Australia often punches above its weight.


The flag that we delight in flying is the green'n'gold boxing kangaroo.


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35 comments:

  1. Piyush GaryaliApril 08, 2010 12:21 am

    Wonderful shot of this lovely animal

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  2. UnknownApril 08, 2010 12:31 am

    Beautiful Animals, Great photographs
    Costas

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  3. JamesApril 08, 2010 12:51 am

    Great shots Juilie! This Kangaroo really knows how to strike a pose.

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  4. UnknownApril 08, 2010 1:22 am

    Beautiful photos of fascinating kangaroos!

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  5. AnonymousApril 08, 2010 1:24 am

    I'm a sucker for these guys. That last one looks like something out of Wind in the Willows.

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  6. LoisApril 08, 2010 1:36 am

    What a beautiful animal! That first picture is amazing Julie.

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  7. Coffeeveggie addict.April 08, 2010 3:22 am

    gorgeous catch...they are all lovely

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  8. TomApril 08, 2010 4:56 am

    that's thinking outside the box...whooda thunk it?

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  9. Nanc TwopApril 08, 2010 6:17 am

    They look like they're very comfortable - just sitting there lounging between 'rounds...

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  10. brattcatApril 08, 2010 6:34 am

    You not only think outside the box, you think outside the pouch, too. Marvelous.

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  11. Rinkly RimesApril 08, 2010 6:57 am

    They look particularly appealing lounging or scratching, as you've pointed out.

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  12. Brian MillerApril 08, 2010 8:31 am

    wonderful shots...when i saw the claws int he first one i was wondering what was going to come out of that box...a magnificent animal. happy tt!

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  13. Joan ElizabethApril 08, 2010 9:18 am

    Interesting take on the theme. I love the detail of the top shot ... it makes the kangaroo look like such a fearsome creature through.

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  14. JulieApril 08, 2010 9:25 am

    Joan, this one WAS a fearsome creature. To me he was as I could sense his power even when relaxing. And they are big ... and I am so little.

    Then two teenage boys came and fed him crackers, and he stood head to head with them. If he had unwound himself fully he would have towered over them. He lost all his grandeur at that moment ... eating crackers and being sort-of food teased. Made me sad, so won't show those shots.

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  15. JayneApril 08, 2010 9:34 am

    Beautiful shots :)
    Don't think of him as losing his grandeur but more as him showing compassion to lesser species who were currying favour with a master by feeding him ;)

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  16. LachezarApril 08, 2010 10:00 am

    I love these creatures and would love to see them in the wild not just in the zoo.
    Great Post Julie

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  17. Ms. GibsonApril 08, 2010 10:32 am

    I flew over here to see your blogs. I also see you are a retired educator. Good for you! I hope to join the ranks in about 5 years. Then I will have more time to blog and take cool photos, like you...
    You have a good eye in photography.
    Nice to meet you, Julie.

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  18. MarkaApril 08, 2010 10:53 am

    "I've got an itch back there somewhere."

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  19. AnonymousApril 08, 2010 11:40 am

    Haha, I like the way Jayne thinks.

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  20. JulieApril 08, 2010 11:58 am

    *grin*

    Yeah, but she is biased ...

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  21. Jill from Killeny GlenApril 08, 2010 12:06 pm

    I have never seen such close up and wonderful photos of a kangaroo paw...the claws are VERY impressive.

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  22. JimApril 08, 2010 12:23 pm

    Wonderful shots of an Aussie icon.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  23. Bruce CaspersonnApril 08, 2010 1:51 pm

    Wonderful photos of a great Australian. Their breeding arrangements are something special and we "superior beings" could do well to take a leaf out of their book. For one thing they don't breed when things get tough. It all just goes on"hold"...

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  24. UnknownApril 08, 2010 2:55 pm

    I don't know that Oklahoma has anything to compete with a kangaroo. Our only marsupal is a Possum whose only skill is in flopping over and playing dead. Lets see, we have Armadillos? No, no, we just can't top a kangaroo.

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  25. tonyApril 08, 2010 8:30 pm

    Tell Me About It!Australia always beats Great Britain at Rugby League (my favourite sport)

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  26. KatherineApril 08, 2010 9:08 pm

    wow Julie...I love these photos..simply amazing!

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  27. diane bApril 08, 2010 10:53 pm

    I sure wouldn't like him to box me.

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  28. BainoApril 09, 2010 6:28 am

    Ah gorgeous. I know they're like big rats but love the buggas. The top photo is fab.

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  29. DougVernXApril 09, 2010 9:20 am

    I could have been boxing a kangaroo in my story. Somehow I think I would have lost. lol :) Thanks for visiting!

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  30. JeffScapeApril 09, 2010 1:57 pm

    I love these. So does my nephew, who's in a bit of a marsupial phase.

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  31. ABApril 10, 2010 6:56 pm

    Great nature shots. I love the way these kangaroos lounge on the grass. Perhaps, symbolising the laid back side to Australian life?

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  32. PattiKenApril 11, 2010 1:24 am

    That's thinking WAY outside the box. These are wonderful photos, especially the first.

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  33. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 3:12 am

    So typical from your country, they seem to be happy.:D
    Serge

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  34. DreamhavenApril 11, 2010 10:31 am

    I love most things Aussie. Wonderful photos, especially the first one. Happy TT

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  35. GaryApril 11, 2010 12:10 pm

    Fantastic photographs and certainly thinking outside the box. Love the top photo with its power that is a little scary.

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