Recent Trip to the Zoo - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM

07/21/2006 10:47:48 AM · #1

I recently went to the zoo here in Albuquerque. I hadn't been there in a couple years, and they've made a lot of changes. Since I had my 15-month-old nephew with me, it was a short trip and I didn't get a ton of shots. It was my first trip there with a focus on getting some good shots. I had to wait until Perspectives was over to post this though, because one of my favorites was my entry. Unfortunately it didn't fit the challenge as much as I had originally thought it would.

And the rest that have been processed:

CC is always appreciated!!

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 10:50:12.

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EOS-5D

07/21/2006 10:53:05 AM · #2

wow! those are some amazing shots the technicals are all great but youve also captured some amazing action like the hippo with the ball and the gorrilla in the trash can. those are awesome. i also like the rhinoserous in the shadows. beautiful. great work!

mist

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/21/2006 10:54:07 AM · #3

Wow. For a minute there I was looking at the thumbnail of the gorilla shot with a white tree in the background and thinking "what the heck is that enourmous bird?".

glad2badad

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED

07/21/2006 10:58:10 AM · #4

I really like this one. Sounds like you enjoyed your outing! ;^)

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

07/21/2006 11:02:56 AM · #5

Yes, as a thumbnail the tree does look a bit funky.

Thanks everyone! Yes, it was a fun outing and I'm looking forward to going back with more time and more memory. I ran out in the middle and had to delete some.

And my nephew is also adorable!

C-Fox

Canon EOS-20D

07/21/2006 11:53:51 AM · #6

Great job, I love Zoo photos!

jusdino4it

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

07/21/2006 12:29:54 PM · #7

Is there anyone on here who works as a photographer at a zoo?

vtruan

Nikon D5100

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon

07/21/2006 12:34:10 PM · #8

Lorene,

Thanks for the shots and reminder that the "Duke City" has a good zoo. I'll be down there the week of Aug. 10th and may visit the zoo, if not will send the kids. Van

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/21/2006 12:41:14 PM · #9

Originally posted by jusdino4it:

Is there anyone on here who works as a photographer at a zoo?

I was thinking about it, but no.

Message edited by author 2006-07-21 12:41:37.

modurn

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

07/21/2006 12:47:52 PM · #10

It looks like these were shot around noon or early afternoon. Im not a big fan of shooting animals or people in such harsh lighting conditions, its hard to really see any good details of the subjects. Although it works with the Happy Happy Hippo shot.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

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

07/21/2006 12:50:25 PM · #11

Great shots Lorene! I left you a couple comments.

07/21/2006 12:57:46 PM · #12

Originally posted by modurn:

Yeah, I realized while I was there that it wasn't going to be the best time-wise. It was the only time that worked with nap schedules and stuff though, so I'm looking forward to going again and having no distractions. I would like to go first thing in the morning, and hope to see more active animals.

07/21/2006 12:58:28 PM · #13

Originally posted by jusdino4it:

Is there anyone on here who works as a photographer at a zoo?

I hadn't thought about that before; wonder what all it would entail? It's an interesting idea...