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Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Protea Cynaroides Bulb (King Protea native to South Africa) Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Bush Anemone Taken at The Rose Garden in San Francisco I am participating in Today's Flowers

All Photos Taken @ San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Outdoor Wednesday for more great outdoor photography.

Photo courtesy of www.overthinkingit.com I grew up listening to Michael Jackson and watching Farrah Fawcett.  Two true legends gone way too soon.  They will always be remembered by me as two loving and caring souls who lived their passions and were admired and loved by many. On this, the anniversary of their death, I want to pay tribute to them by remembering what they gave all of us. RIP Michael and Farrah.

tranquil reflections rest upon the lily pond mirror to the soul

I normally do not post anything like this on Poetic Shutterbug but this particular case is personal.  Sean is a regular visitor to the Botanical Garden in San Francisco, where I work.  I have seen him many times at the garden, as it is one of his favorite spots in Golden Gate Park.  He is a friendly and sweet guy who because of his previous brain injury is very fragile. I and some of my coworkers were shocked and extremely saddened to hear of his disappearance on May 21st, a month ago.  He was last known to be in the area of Golden Gate Park when he went missing. Sean is 19 years old and has a traumatic brain injury which makes it imperative that he be found ASAP.  There have been searches conducted both in Golden Gate Park, the Ocean Beach area and personally within our garden (the botanical garden). For all the details you can visit his website at http://www.seansidi.com It has been a month and I cannot stress enough that he needs to be found. ...

This is Wilbur the Barn Owl at the San Francisco zoo and my adopted son :) Wilbur has a beautiful wing span and his feathers are as soft as satin to the touch. Wilbur looking very happy at feeding time. Click the above widget for more camera critters fun.

Rose garden in Golden Gate Park. Read more about the Rose Garden including more photos by visiting my Rose Garden page on Hubpages. Couch made of a tree trunk outdoors at the California Academy of Sciences Ducks having a splash at the San Francisco Zoo. Visit Outdoor Wednesday for more great outdoor fun.

All photos taken at the San Francisco Zoo . The African Savanna is one of my favorite areas of the zoo.  It just became a little more special after the birth of this baby giraffe a few weeks ago.  She is just adorable so I wanted to share some photos I took.  The video below is the SF Zoo video of this little beauty. Enjoy! I am participating in Our World Tuesday

Photos taken at the San Francisco zoo Agapanthus bud Hydrangea I am participating in Macro Monday 2

Photos taken at Ocean Beach I am participating in Skywatch Friday

Paeonia "Qing Xiang Bai" Tree Peony Photo taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Japanese Iris Photo taken at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Matilija Poppy )Romneya Coulteri) aka Fried Egg Plant native to California Photo taken at the Spreckels Lake I am participating in Macro Monday 2

Photo Taken @ The San Francisco Zoo Photo Taken @ Metson Lake Photo Taken @ Metson Lake Visit Weekend Reflections For More Great Photography

Photos taken at North Lake at the Chain of Lakes in Golden Gate Park I was wandering around Golden Gate Park today searching for Sean Sidi   who went missing in San Francisco on May 21st.  Long story short, he is a regular visitor to the Botanical Garden, a sweet, quiet and unassuming young guy who is recovering from a brain injury.  Because of his brain injury he is very fragile and we are all desperate to find him.  You can read more about him by clicking his name link in this paragraph or any one of the flyer photos posted on my blog.   While searching around the chain of lakes, I came across this raccoon by the edge of the lake.  Now, although I love animals, raccoons are not my favorites, whatsoever.  I took a couple of quick shots of him then got out of that area in a hurry. My two questions this week are: 1.  Have you ever come across some wild animals where you live? 2.  If so, how did you handle the situa...

Matilija Poppy native to California It's not just about animals at the San Francisco zoo.  The plant life is alive and well and in full bloom.  All photos taken at the SF Zoo. Agapanthus Lily of the Nile native to South Africa Hydrangea Protea native to South Africa Roses in bloom. Visit Outdoor Wednesday for more great photography Visit me on hubpages and explore Stow Lake in San Francisco