February 12...Texas Tiger Shoot!

01/27/2005 02:29:21 PM · #1

I guess one could say I am just a little excited about this! On February 12, myself, crabAPPL3, gordon, kennyt, and RHoldenSr (along with his lovely wife Penny) are all going to a private ranch near McKinney TX to photograph a group of 4 tigers and 1 lioness. We get to be RIGHT UP CLOSE to these beautiful creatures and take photos of them in their habitat for 2 whole hours!!! I can't wait!!!!

I hope you all have a fredmiranda.com login, because you'll need one to see these amazing photos taken at the first few trips made to this place. The link is here for your viewing pleasure.

We will definitely be posting up some pictures after this outing. I hope mine turn out halfway decent, the mascot of the high school where I work is the Tigers and I want to do a print for our school.

I'm all giggly and excited about this trip! Plus...Lord willing and the IRS doesn't change their mind...it's right after I get my tax return and a new 70-200 f4 L!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!

01/27/2005 02:53:02 PM · #2

The one thing Laurie forgot to mention is that there are still some spaces if anyone is in the area and is interested.

I make no promises to your safety or otherwise if you do this though. From the pictures I've seen we get up close and personal to these magnificant animals, closer than typical visitors do and hence you are responsible for your own safety (they are still on the otherside of a fairly substantial fence though!)

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/27/2005 02:56:56 PM · #3

Ssshhhhh..... we want to be on the front row! LOL ;o)

Actually there are a few spots open, but I'm not sure how many. So if you are going you have to get on the list through the fred miranda link I posted earlier ASAP. Group sizes are small and limited. :o)

edited for clarity

Message edited by author 2005-01-27 14:58:00.

jimmythefish

Canon EOS-10D

01/27/2005 02:59:04 PM · #4

Don't forget your cans of tuna.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/27/2005 03:18:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by jimmythefish:

Don't forget your cans of tuna.

It's frozen chickens or nothing...

jimmythefish

Canon EOS-10D

01/27/2005 03:24:51 PM · #6

Hmmm...if there are any tigers with a philosophical bent there, they may still prefer tuna.

gwphoto

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

01/27/2005 03:40:38 PM · #7

Laurie, your gonna love it. I did that a few years ago at a Ranch near Denver. What a rush. I have a few of them posted here. Take extra CF cards so you don't run out.

01/27/2005 04:41:54 PM · #8

Laurie

I did not realize you were so excited :)

I did not say too much because I thought Tom was limiting the groups to 5 guests each: Quote "We will have to limit it to groups of 5".

I sure hope we don't upset the Tigers too much :) LOL

The hard part is going to be the start time:

Quote: "Shooting time will be at 7:00 instead of 8:00am . we will meet for breakfast at the Whataburger in Mckinny Tx . Take exit 40A off of 75 north. Try to be there at 5:30 to 6:00 am"

Should be a lot of fun and look forward to a great day :) I hope Penny continues to heal fast so we can enjoy the day.

01/29/2005 01:20:34 AM · #9

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:

Laurie

I did not realize you were so excited :)

I did not say too much because I thought Tom was limiting the groups to 5 guests each: Quote "We will have to limit it to groups of 5".

Seems like it has been changed to a limit of 10...

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

01/29/2005 01:28:04 AM · #10

I hope you all have a fredmiranda.com login

I dont, : (

01/29/2005 01:39:19 AM · #11

It's free

Originally posted by Riggs:

I hope you all have a fredmiranda.com login

I dont, : (

01/29/2005 01:40:36 AM · #12

That's fine with me Tom should know :)

Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:
Laurie

I did not realize you were so excited :)

I did not say too much because I thought Tom was limiting the groups to 5 guests each: Quote "We will have to limit it to groups of 5".

Seems like it has been changed to a limit of 10...

01/29/2005 02:00:42 AM · #13

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:

That's fine with me Tom should know :)

He does...he's the one that posted the change in the Texas Photographer's Forum. ;o)

Last time I looked, there's one spot open yet. Anyone else gonna go with us????? :o)

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/29/2005 02:11:15 AM · #14

I was just saying Tom should know what is good for the tour and not aggrivating the Tigers to much :)

Your up late Laurie :)

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Originally posted by RHoldenSr:
That's fine with me Tom should know :)

He does...he's the one that posted the change in the Texas Photographer's Forum. ;o)

Last time I looked, there's one spot open yet. Anyone else gonna go with us????? :o)

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/29/2005 02:23:18 AM · #15

sounds like you'll all have a wonderful time! i can't wait to see the pics...wish i could tag along. congrats on such an exciting adventure!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/13/2005 08:13:30 PM · #16

OK, I'll jump in and be the first to post some shots from the tiger shoot and the outing to the Ft. Worth Zoo yesterday. I had a great time getting to shoot with the other DPCers (RHoldenSr, kennyt, Gordon, and crabAPPL3). The zoo was a bit damp but otherwise fabulous too. I didnt' get a group shot of all of us together but I know a couple of them did. My shots from the tigers and the zoo are here (animals) and here (non-animal). Enjoy! :o)

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/13/2005 08:28:52 PM · #17

very nice shots , looks like it was a blast !!

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/13/2005 08:35:44 PM · #18

Wow, what cool shots! I love tigers, and those are just gorgeous shots. I'll bet a great time was had by all.

elsapo

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

02/13/2005 08:40:08 PM · #19

how did u guys arrange to get so close to them??...BTW great shots!

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02/13/2005 08:45:40 PM · #20

Originally posted by elsapo:

how did u guys arrange to get so close to them??...BTW great shots!

Through the folks at this forum... you can sign up for another trip in April if you'd like... it's right in your own backyard, too (in McKinney). :o)

Thanks y'all... I really had a great time and I'm learning more and more about this whole dSLR thing each time I get opportunities like this!

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

02/13/2005 08:47:47 PM · #21

they are awesome photos Laurie. Looks like you had a great time. Wish I could of been there. Need to wiggle my nose like Bewitched to get there though. :o)

elsapo

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

02/13/2005 08:51:48 PM · #22

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Originally posted by elsapo:
how did u guys arrange to get so close to them??...BTW great shots!

Through the folks at this forum... you can sign up for another trip in April if you'd like... it's right in your own backyard, too (in McKinney). :o)

Thanks y'all... I really had a great time and I'm learning more and more about this whole dSLR thing each time I get opportunities like this!

thank you for the link :)