Friday Shoot-Out: Aquariums

The topic for the FSO is aquariums; a great idea suggested by ChefE at http://tmi-chef.blogspot.com/.  Unfortunately, the weather has prevented me from really finding good shots to fit this theme, unless I could capture shots of the elusive snow shark.  I did take some new shots of the weather in my previous post which you can see at http://spiritsoflena.blogspot.com/2010/02/winter-wonderland-take-3.html.  I "archived" it this week.  Luckily, I did have some pictures of aquarium visits.

This picture was taken at the Camden Aquarium in Camden, NJ.  It is the aquarium closest to where I live.  While Camden has been referred to as one of the most dangerous places in the US, it does have a very nice aquarium.

Here's John, my Valentine, standing next to the jaw of an ancestor of the Great White.  John says he thinks it was called a "Megaladon".

I also got my picture taken by this scuba diver; however, it was one of those shots where my eyes are half closed so I look like I overdosed on some valium.

This picture was taken outside of the aquarium.  You can see Philadelphia's skyline.

These otters were lounging at the Washington DC Zoo.  We were there last June.

We also were able to watch this Giant Octopus eat her lunch.  She was completely still in the corner of the tank until some shrimp on a stick was placed in the water.  I have a similar reaction to shrimp.

Sea life can be quite beautiful and mysterious.  I really enjoyed these trips and taking these pictures.  I hope you enjoyed!