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Chimps at Monarto

Postby Big V on Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:41 pm

Went and had a look at the new chimp enclosure at Monarto Zoo today. They have done a good job in providing lots of space and interesting activities for the Chimps and the viewing area is excellent.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby Geoff M on Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:04 am

Good work on all of these. The red face due to the reflection from the water melon is somewhat distracting in # 2.

Have you tried converting to B&W? I think these will look better still with a nice contrasty conversion.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby zafra52 on Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:40 am

And yet, I like it. It makes it interesting to look at. I also like the hands picture.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby ian.bertram on Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:58 pm

I also think the hands were a great idea. It just takes a different view of the whole 'chimp photo' thing. The reflection is weird but I also like it as it's unusual.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby gstark on Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:20 pm

Geoff M wrote:The red face due to the reflection from the water melon is somewhat distracting in # 2.


I actually like this; I think it makes this image.

The first three images are great. I think that you need more space to the left of the chimp in the fourth image to make it work better.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby fozzie on Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:04 pm

Virgs - 4 great shots from yesterday's shoot. The conditions were very trying, 27C clear blue sky and the Chimps were either hiding behind poles or under a canopy, seeking shade.

I would recommend going on a day when it is overcast and milder conditions.

FYI: in March/April 2010 we will see the arrival of four females Chimps from the Netherlands. So it would be best to leave your trip until May/June 2010 and by then they should be altogether, and better weather conditions for shooting :) The enclosure is brilliant, with plenty of protection form the elements and up to the same standard of elevated platforms found at the Giraffe's, Lion's, and Chettah's enclosure.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby Big V on Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:51 pm

I deliberatley chose the red reflection of the wartermelon as it was so unusual. I will see if I have a shot with more space to the left on the last and see how it looks.
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Re: Chimps at Monarto

Postby darklightphotography on Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:04 pm

Nice shots Tony. Looks like the light was challenging. I like #3 the best.

I almost went down on Sunday as well. Unfortunately a Saturday night bottle of red interfered :(
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