Pussy Willow

© Bob Cournoyer

Pussy Willow

Uploaded: March 16, 2007

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iso 100, 195mm (Canon 70-200L f2.8), f/2.8 (AV priority), 1/800, handheld... This morning at Pt Defiance Zoo/Aquarium, Tacoma Wa.... The animals were boring, but there is a pussy willow tree just inside the Oomingmak exhibit that was just starting to bloom.. :-)

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Comments

Dr Silly level-classic March 16, 2007

My grandmother used a Pussy Willow branch to keep one in control. :O)
It worked LOL.

#621750

John Caruso March 16, 2007

Beautiful dof, Bob. Great capture! #4061692

Joy Rector March 16, 2007

Love this capture #4061701

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 16, 2007

Thanks!
I think we had this conversation last year, Doc. I mentioned the weeping willow across the street that MY dad used to borrow branches from every off and again... :-)

Bob #4061911

Les Rhoades level-classic March 16, 2007

That sure does look like the "Salix discolor" Pussy Willow, which native to North America. #4062116

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 16, 2007

I had to check online.... Not in Washington State....closest it gets is Montana #4062201

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