water, water everywhere

Earlier this week I got to chaperone a trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore with the girlie's class.  It was a little crazy, trying to keep track of six first-graders, but a lot of fun. And I didn't lose anyone! It was, perhaps, more fun for me than for them, even. I love animals. I love the aquarium. And I loved playing with my camera. The thick glass on many of the tanks proved a challenge, as did the low-light conditions, especially with the sharks (note: no sharks pictured below, all came out blurry).  But the jellyfish were awesome! And can't you just see them posing for the camera? Ha! Here are the highlights...