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Some Zoo Shots

Postby Big V on Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:13 am

A few from a mid week visit to the Zoo..
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby amashun1 on Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:21 am

Very nice shots, i like #1 and #4 the most. thanks for sharing :mrgreen:
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby aim54x on Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:06 am

Great set, thanks for sharing.

I have to admit that #2 is my favourite, great capture of flight there (nice and sharp) and nice colours to boot!
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby chasem on Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:30 am

#2 is absolutly amazing. you captured that bird perfectly
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby DebT on Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:55 pm

Excellent cheatah !!! (appreciated more when you know the cage and location) and just love those backgrounds - looks like a good days shooting

Did you actually hand hold the beast and pan the macaw - if so you must be developing some muscles

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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby jaff on Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:45 pm

Love all 4, well captured they evoke such different feelings, for me #1 the mother in law, #2 jus chillin munn, #3 snipers 1000yard stare, #4 the exotics.

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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby adame on Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:48 pm

Loving the Mcaw shot mate!!! I know how hard it is to get him in flight!
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby Matt. K on Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:00 pm

#2 is a money maker/competition winner! Brilliant and superb! :cheers:
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby gstark on Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:15 pm

Matt. K wrote:#2 is a money maker/competition winner! Brilliant and superb! :cheers:


And #1 isn't too far behind.
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby Big V on Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:55 pm

Thanks for the compliments, the macaw was shot with the 400 on a monopod due to the low light. Would have been easier to shoot had I been in servo mode instead of one shoot mode. It was a good day due to the subtle light provided by the cloud. I must admit I am loving the 400
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby DebT on Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:59 pm

If you're ever sick of it I'll take it off your hands for half price ....a girl can dream can't she ?
Think we should have a Macaw shoot out meet and challenge those Nikon guys
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby craig.rohse on Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:20 pm

Very nice work Big V all four of them.
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby fozzie on Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:21 pm

Virgs - #2 stills the show, as I know how hard it is to capture a Macaw in flight, and that is a ripper :)
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby big pix on Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:37 pm

another good series...... 2 is also the standout image for me :mrgreen:
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby ian.bertram on Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:36 pm

WOW- These are brilliant. I went to the zoo a couple of months back and was really disappointed with the results. Basically I got all drawn in to the moment and didn't go through the basics. You've inspired me to go back tomorrow and try again.
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby colin_12 on Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:34 pm

Just as well you have the 400 as I would not want to have my fingers near any of these. :wink:

I really like #4, very nice portrait.
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Re: Some Zoo Shots

Postby Alpha_7 on Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:04 pm

Wow, very obviously need to make 400 standard issue when you walk through the gates of the Zoo, this are surperb!The first two are my favourites, but its a close margin. I love how close you feel to the monkey.

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