I mentioned elsewhere that I am an aspiring photographer.  Most of the time I end up deleting more photos than I keep, but once in awhile I surprise myself and end up capturing an image that looks pretty close to how I want it to look.  In this gallery I have included some of my favorite nature photos – taken at a friend’s horse farm in Minnesota, on the cobblestone streets of Strasbourg, France and at zoos in Milwaukee, WI and St. Paul, MN.  I am grateful that these awesome creatures crossed my path.