From a visit to the St. Louis Zoo today. The convoluted photo is THREE underwater hippos and dozens of cichlids. It was overcast and in the 40s, which made it a perfect day to see animals and avoid crowds. The zoo is always a good option for walking and photography – it’s about five miles from my house and admission is free (it is supported with a dedicated tax).  Whenever I sleep, I’m sleeping within five miles of lions, tigers and bears and hippos and many other animals of which I don’t know their names. When my daughters were small, we often went to the zoo. It is now clear that I wasn’t going there solely for the benefit of my daughters . . .