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Captive Subjects · 08:57 AM

A few shots with the K10D and Pentax-A 1:5.6 400mm at The Living Desert zoo/gardens/preserve in Palm Desert, California.

Desert Bighorn

Cheetah

Kudu

**usn ret** · 02-16-2012, 10:29 AM

Nice series Jeff. How far away from the subjects? From Borrego Springs to Palm Desert, on vacation or business? Hope you enjoyed time in SoCal....Cliff

**baro-nite** · 02-16-2012, 10:42 AM

Thanks Cliff! The cheetah shot is mildly cropped and the other two are uncropped. I'd guess around 20m for the cheetah and bighorn and 70m for the kudu. Business or vacation: some of each. Was staying with friends in Cathedral City and spent a couple of days touring. We always enjoy visiting SoCal!

jaytee · 02-16-2012, 11:15 AM

Great shots, all three!

captainbert · 02-16-2012, 12:07 PM

Wow.. these are spectacular! I now need to add that Pentax A 400 to a long list of wants i cant afford

. Stellar shots!

**Bob Harris** · 02-16-2012, 12:44 PM

Hey Jeff, glad you made it there, I have visited several times and enjoy the leisurely walk around the park and the train exhibit is fun to observe also. All great shots, maybe I will have to go back even again now after seeing these photos. Bob

slowpez · 02-16-2012, 12:49 PM

The lighting on the last shot is outstanding. Great series but the light on the last one, oh my.

**baro-nite** · 02-16-2012, 01:34 PM

Thanks very much for the kind comments!

Originally posted by captainbert

I now need to add that Pentax A 400 to a long list of wants i cant afford

I considered mine a reasonable deal at US$550, and since then I've seen one go for under US$400 on eBay.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

maybe I will have to go back even again now after seeing these photos

Thanks Bob -- it was your suggestion in December that got me to want to visit, so when I was in the area again I put it at the top of the list. Very nice park and next time I'd like to check out their extensive trail network.

Originally posted by slowpez

The lighting on the last shot is outstanding

Thanks Susan! That particular kudu was very cooperative. I was more looking for side lighting but this was just enough of an angle and I liked the mood of it. It was fun to come up with a zoo shot that gives a feel of wide open space.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 02-16-2012, 02:26 PM

Three nice images, the last one is really good, crop the sky out, print it and hang it on a wall.

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02-16-2012, 10:29 AM	#2
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Nice series Jeff. How far away from the subjects? From Borrego Springs to Palm Desert, on vacation or business? Hope you enjoyed time in SoCal....Cliff

02-16-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295 Original Poster	Thanks Cliff! The cheetah shot is mildly cropped and the other two are uncropped. I'd guess around 20m for the cheetah and bighorn and 70m for the kudu. Business or vacation: some of each. Was staying with friends in Cathedral City and spent a couple of days touring. We always enjoy visiting SoCal!

02-16-2012, 11:15 AM	#4
jaytee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tucson,az Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 255	Great shots, all three!

02-16-2012, 12:07 PM	#5
captainbert Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Derry Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 776	Wow.. these are spectacular! I now need to add that Pentax A 400 to a long list of wants i cant afford . Stellar shots!

02-16-2012, 12:44 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Hey Jeff, glad you made it there, I have visited several times and enjoy the leisurely walk around the park and the train exhibit is fun to observe also. All great shots, maybe I will have to go back even again now after seeing these photos. Bob

02-16-2012, 12:49 PM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	The lighting on the last shot is outstanding. Great series but the light on the last one, oh my.

02-16-2012, 01:34 PM	#8
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295 Original Poster	Thanks very much for the kind comments! Originally posted by captainbert I now need to add that Pentax A 400 to a long list of wants i cant afford I considered mine a reasonable deal at US$550, and since then I've seen one go for under US$400 on eBay. Originally posted by Bob Harris maybe I will have to go back even again now after seeing these photos Thanks Bob -- it was your suggestion in December that got me to want to visit, so when I was in the area again I put it at the top of the list. Very nice park and next time I'd like to check out their extensive trail network. Originally posted by slowpez The lighting on the last shot is outstanding Thanks Susan! That particular kudu was very cooperative. I was more looking for side lighting but this was just enough of an angle and I liked the mood of it. It was fun to come up with a zoo shot that gives a feel of wide open space.

02-16-2012, 02:26 PM	#9
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Three nice images, the last one is really good, crop the sky out, print it and hang it on a wall.

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