by Jennifer N.
Member since:
September 8, 2006

The Beautiful Carousel At The Kalahari Indoor Theme Park (Photo Essay)

January 20, 2009 11:09 AM EST
views: 88 | rating: 10/10 (19 votes) | comments: 30

Earlier this month we went to the new Kalahari indoor theme park. While there we saw (and Gideon and I rode) this  beautiful carousel. I took photos of all the animals as the little details were too beautiful not to capture.

The hummingbird (which Gideon rode)

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Detail of the saddle

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All t he belly shots wound up dark, sadly.

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The Giraffe

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A closeup of the head.

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Full body shot

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The Gorilla

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I love the leaf saddle

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The Cheetah

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The Rhino

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The Zebra

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The Lion

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Head detail shot

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The Tiger

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The elephant

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Pretty saddle details

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Isn't is just beautiful? All photos taken by myself and copyrighted (despite the fact I didn't WRITE the copyright on them) They were taken with my trusty Canon A560 camera.

 
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Comments: 30

C C. Jan 20, 2009, 11:15am EST
that is amazingly beautiful!
Amanda J. Jan 20, 2009, 11:16am EST
Beautiful
mary bryant Jan 20, 2009, 11:18am EST
Those are so pretty!
Christy F. Jan 20, 2009, 11:20am EST
These are beautiful! I've never seen anything like it! :) It's amazing! They almost look real. amazing artist.
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jan 20, 2009, 11:27am EST
Wow, they are beautiful!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jan 20, 2009, 11:28am EST
Thats really neat.
Cindy B. Jan 20, 2009, 11:33am EST
Beautiful pictures! =)
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jan 20, 2009, 11:46am EST
gorgeous shots, Jennifer.
Teresa W. Jan 20, 2009, 12:11pm EST
I love a good carousel and that is a nice one! I have never seen a hummingbird on one before and it is so gorgeous. And though I am partial to the horses (big surprise! LOL), those are some mighty fine animals and really well done!
Elizabeth B. Jan 20, 2009, 12:29pm EST
Those are stunning! I would like to see in person! Great shots!!
Lisa Frost Jan 20, 2009, 2:33pm EST
great photos! Beautiful carousel!
Sarah (I want points) Jan 20, 2009, 3:36pm EST
Wow! That is a beautiful carousel! What amazing detail.
Sally L. Jan 20, 2009, 3:39pm EST
gorgeous carousel
Jessica S. Jan 20, 2009, 3:56pm EST
paying it forward today :)
Bridget ♥ Jan 20, 2009, 4:08pm EST
Such a beautiful carousel!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Jan 20, 2009, 6:21pm EST
the detail on them is amazing!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jan 20, 2009, 6:48pm EST
Wow...I'm impressed!
Katrina Hall Jan 20, 2009, 7:16pm EST
What a treat - and the animals are lovely! I used to ride on two carousels with the most beautiful antique horses - heaven for a horse-loving little girl! Great photos!
Donna Besso Jan 20, 2009, 9:27pm EST
Those are beautiful shots, the colors are so vibrant on the animals, wow!
Alkistis Wechsler Jan 20, 2009, 9:57pm EST
Adorable shiny carousel! And happy days to remember for ever!
heather "chickenlips" g. Jan 20, 2009, 11:51pm EST
What an amazing carousel!!
Jean E. Jan 21, 2009, 11:19am EST
only a fairy would have made it more beautiful ~ i particularly like the hummingbird ~ absolutely gorgeous carousel display ~ will send to a couple of my friends who like carousels as well ~ big smile~j
Sammie B. Jan 21, 2009, 1:04pm EST
WOW! That's absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE the hummingbird. That's how beautiful ALL carousels could be. A thing that is truly splendid. :D
You're right, that is beautiful. Gideon picked the best one to ride :)
queen.susan . Jan 22, 2009, 1:38am EST
INCREDIBLE!!!!
donna h. Jan 22, 2009, 3:14pm EST
nice essay
Janna O'Donnell Jan 23, 2009, 4:42pm EST
Absolutely stunning. I love the hummingbird.
Jenn P. Jan 23, 2009, 9:40pm EST
amazing
alicia h. Jan 26, 2009, 12:25pm EST
wow thats a gorgeous carousel. the colors are amazing!
Victoria H. Feb 8, 2009, 11:25am EST
Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!

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