Cincinnati Zoo with DA 55-300 (several images)

Cincinnati Zoo with DA 55-300 (several images) · 08:49 PM

Inspired by Carie's winter visit to the zoo series, I set out this afternoon to see what our local menagerie had in store. I decided to spend the day with the DA 55-300... for the price, you just can't beat it.

As always, C&C welcomed and encouraged.

Bud

Sandhill Crane

Red Panda

Cheetah

Flamingo

"I am NOT wearing STRIPED PAJAMAS!!!

Toshi · 01-21-2009, 09:22 PM

Great set of photos! I really need to visit the SF zoo again - the last time I visited was probably about 10 years ago. Since then, I moved and now I'm literally right across the street from it but haven't visited it since

DuckysDoll · 01-21-2009, 10:15 PM

FANTASTIC!!!
I so wish we had more animals at our zoo! LOL!

LOVE the red panda one. The color's are WONDERFULLY yummy! =)

roentarre · 01-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Truely magnificent! You not only place a strong emphasis on the lines and patterns from the nature. Your use of background really compliments these subjects nicely

juanraortiz · 01-22-2009, 05:08 AM

Fantastic job. Brilliant, sharp, and very good takes.

KrisK10D · 01-22-2009, 05:40 AM

They are sooooo sharp. Good investment in glass I'd say. Can't go past the zeeeebras and I love the Flamingo shot. Might be one to consider sending in to the gallery?

bnishanth · 01-22-2009, 05:49 AM

Truly eye catching pictures...! Shows clearly that the equipment does not limit your skills everytime.

Well, done.

Cheers
Nish

Atindra · 01-22-2009, 05:55 AM

Marvelous pics there. Are these just resized or crops or both?
The amount of details in some closeups is superb.
Atindra

**sureshgvv** · 01-22-2009, 06:29 AM

Great shots!!

daacon · 01-22-2009, 06:42 AM

I agree on the lens choice for the $$ it's hard to beat. Looks like you had some great vantage points. The crane is just wow ! Nice series.

**SCGushue** · 01-22-2009, 08:00 AM

Hey Bud,

Really nice series of images there. I went over them three times and really think that you captured pretty wonderful moments. Looks like some tough lighting situations though.

Stpehen

scott-devon · 01-22-2009, 08:45 AM

Wonderful series!

Bud · 01-22-2009, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Toshi

Great set of photos! I really need to visit the SF zoo again - the last time I visited was probably about 10 years ago. Since then, I moved and now I'm literally right across the street from it but haven't visited it since

I highly recommend supporting your local zoo... I've never been to the SF Zoo... San Diego is spectacular! I've decided that weekly winter visits may now be a part of regimen... no lines, no strollers... and the animals seem to be much more relaxed.

Thanks for the comments!

Bud

Originally posted by DuckysDoll

FANTASTIC!!!
I so wish we had more animals at our zoo! LOL!

LOVE the red panda one. The color's are WONDERFULLY yummy! =)

Thanks, Carie... I owe it all to you

Originally posted by roentarre

Truely magnificent! You not only place a strong emphasis on the lines and patterns from the nature. Your use of background really compliments these subjects nicely

Thanks, James! It's a completely different experience there when no one else is around. I really enjoyed being able to work on shot composition and waiting for the right moment... nature is very cool!

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01-21-2009, 09:22 PM	#2
Toshi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 431	Great set of photos! I really need to visit the SF zoo again - the last time I visited was probably about 10 years ago. Since then, I moved and now I'm literally right across the street from it but haven't visited it since

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DuckysDoll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada Posts: 293	FANTASTIC!!! I so wish we had more animals at our zoo! LOL! LOVE the red panda one. The color's are WONDERFULLY yummy! =)

01-21-2009, 10:27 PM	#4
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Truely magnificent! You not only place a strong emphasis on the lines and patterns from the nature. Your use of background really compliments these subjects nicely

01-22-2009, 05:08 AM	#5
juanraortiz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Fantastic job. Brilliant, sharp, and very good takes.

01-22-2009, 05:40 AM	#6
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	They are sooooo sharp. Good investment in glass I'd say. Can't go past the zeeeebras and I love the Flamingo shot. Might be one to consider sending in to the gallery?

01-22-2009, 05:49 AM	#7
bnishanth Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 223	Truly eye catching pictures...! Shows clearly that the equipment does not limit your skills everytime. Well, done. Cheers Nish

01-22-2009, 05:55 AM	#8
Atindra Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bhavnagar (Gujarat),India Photos: Gallery Posts: 375	Marvelous pics there. Are these just resized or crops or both? The amount of details in some closeups is superb. Atindra

01-22-2009, 06:29 AM	#9
sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	Great shots!!

01-22-2009, 06:42 AM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I agree on the lens choice for the $$ it's hard to beat. Looks like you had some great vantage points. The crane is just wow ! Nice series.

01-22-2009, 08:00 AM	#11
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Hey Bud, Really nice series of images there. I went over them three times and really think that you captured pretty wonderful moments. Looks like some tough lighting situations though. Stpehen

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01-22-2009, 08:45 AM	#12
scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	Wonderful series!

01-22-2009, 01:54 PM	#13
Bud Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Originally posted by Toshi Great set of photos! I really need to visit the SF zoo again - the last time I visited was probably about 10 years ago. Since then, I moved and now I'm literally right across the street from it but haven't visited it since I highly recommend supporting your local zoo... I've never been to the SF Zoo... San Diego is spectacular! I've decided that weekly winter visits may now be a part of regimen... no lines, no strollers... and the animals seem to be much more relaxed. Thanks for the comments! Bud Originally posted by DuckysDoll FANTASTIC!!! I so wish we had more animals at our zoo! LOL! LOVE the red panda one. The color's are WONDERFULLY yummy! =) Thanks, Carie... I owe it all to you Originally posted by roentarre Truely magnificent! You not only place a strong emphasis on the lines and patterns from the nature. Your use of background really compliments these subjects nicely Thanks, James! It's a completely different experience there when no one else is around. I really enjoyed being able to work on shot composition and waiting for the right moment... nature is very cool!