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Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:09 pm**

While at the Zoo for a few hours this morning, I came across Tour Guide's and asked them, what has happened to the male African Lion :?:

. Sadly he passed away suddenly a few weeks ago from a twisted spleen. Apparently he was 7-8 years old. The remaining two females seemed very lonely and sad.

D2x + Nikkor 300mm f/4 + TC-14EII

fozzie

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:07 pm**

Fozzie,

sad news for these lionesses to lose their partner.

Two great photos here. The second one is especially nice. I like the way you have captured it with the paw oof and the face in focus.

Cheers,

André

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:01 pm**

Fozzie, that is not good, these females are going to miss the company..Will visit this week, taking my brother and his youngsters..want me to call?

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:36 pm**

That's terrible. I remember a few weeks back wondering where he was. Didn't think much of it. Very sad.

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I really wish the Zoo would post some current news on their website...

Daniel

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:39 pm**

Big V,

Big V wrote: Will visit this week, taking my brother and his youngsters..want me to call?

Unfortunately I have to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

, otherwise I would have taken you up on the offer.

fozzie

Posted: **Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:43 pm**

radar/Andre - the second shot was the pick of the crop from this morning, due to the very reason you like. Thank you.

radar wrote:Fozzie,

sad news for these lionesses to lose their partner.

Two great photos here. The second one is especially nice. I like the way you have captured it with the paw oof and the face in focus.

Cheers,

André

Posted: **Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:57 pm**

I went there today and noticed he was missing. Didn't know why until now. That's just too sad.

Posted: **Tue Dec 26, 2006 5:20 am**

http://aussichef.smugmug.com/photos/66509725-M.jpg
He will be sadly missed
I'm suprised the Zoo hasnt put out a statement about his death
this is a shot i took with fozzies 70-200 vr + 1.4 TC at my first minimeet ANZAC day this year
Since then my family has joined the zoo society,i have this combo myself now & well upgraded to a D80
It's not just the 2 lionesses that will sadly miss him
warren aka aussichef

Posted: **Tue Dec 26, 2006 10:39 pm**

Fozzie
You are the cat master! Beautiful pics. Sorry to hear about your lion. :cry:

Posted: **Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:28 pm**

Matt. K - thank you. Yes I do like the Big Cats

, there is just something about them that draws me in. The male Lion will be sorely missed, and I would imagine it will take a long time to replace him, in view of his sudden passing.

Matt. K wrote:Fozzie
You are the cat master! Beautiful pics. Sorry to hear about your lion.

fozzie

Posted: **Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:50 pm**

Very nice shots there.
Did you have to shoot through a glass window? I went to the zoo today and wasn't happy shooting through the dirty/scratched windows

Posted: **Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:21 pm**

adam - these shots were taken through black painted cyclone wire fence.

I find when shooting through glass, that you need to have the lens hood hard up against the glass to stop reflection and preferably a scratch free area. Or if on a angle when shooting, use your spare hand to cover the gap between the lens hood and the glass.

Best of luck next time.

adam wrote:Very nice shots there.
Did you have to shoot through a glass window? I went to the zoo today and wasn't happy shooting through the dirty/scratched windows

fozzie

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Adelaide Zoo - sad news...

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