I was told at the beginning of my education in journalism (photojournalism that is) that you couldn't miss with shots of children or animals—immediate empathic response (especially with the very young kids and animals). We have a great zoo in Memphis and I go frequently when the temperature is below 95. Unfortunately that leaves out most of the summer, but one of the things I especially enjoy is watching the relationships like the one you see here. Little kids love the animals and that love is returned. When an adult walks up to this glass wall, the sea lions just swim on by. The kids will get them to stop every time and they play with each other. It's a marvelous interaction to watch—too bad the rest of the world can't take a lesson here. If you want some fun pictures at the zoo, try looking at it through the eyes of a child, and have your camera ready because things happen fast.
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