Zoo Cologne - Meerkats

Always cute, the meerkats in their new enclosure near the zoo entrance.

In Cologne, the meerkats are quite well known from the commercials for the beer Früh Kölsch. So quite naturally, you’ll find some beer barrels in their enclosure. ;-)
More images can be found in the new album zoo.

Zoo Cologne - Willow Tree

A wonderful early spring day in the Cologne zoo, not only animals but also trees pose as photo models.

Again, I’ve been playing around with the Canon 17-40/4.0L which has been a great lens for the trip to Tenerife. IMHO, at 17mm it gives the willow tree a very dynamic perspective.
More images can be found in the trees album.