I appreciate all the comments and I am glad you enjoyed these. I had a fun taking them. I was in this aviary for over 90 minutes. It was rare that only 2 other people came through during that time. It is a very small aviary at the zoo and kind of out of the way. It is my favorite though.
Since I had the place to myself, the birds got very used to me. I had two very bright multicolored blue birds zipping by me fast. A couple times they got so close that I swear their wings hit my ear. Ok, so it was probably just my hair, but I have SHORT hair!
Did anyone check out the PAD link I posted? Just wondering. It isn't any photographic art statement or anything. Just an attempt to take a photo a day of a particular subject for a month. If you have the time check it out and let me know what you think.
Maybe I shouldn't have posted 3 bird photos if I wanted you to check out my PAD right? I should have posted a shot from my PAD instead. Anyway, the story that unfolded at the San Diego Digital SLR group is pretty funny. The link to the site is in my original post.
Again, thanks for the comments. It reminds me why I miss this place! I've been too busy the past 3 months or so.
Oh, btw, the second shot posted here of the bright orange faced bird (sorry I'll have to write that name down next zoo visit)..anyway it was shot through 1x2 wire cage material. It is really tough to shoot through and the animal has to be the perfect distance from the fencing for it to work at all. I am always happy when I get anything usable.
I've taken so many crumby "Bob" shots that instead of the PAD inspiring me, I feel more inadequate than when I started. I really had to throw some junk out there, but it is empowering to shoot a PAD. I am thankful that there are only 28 days in February this year. You will see the "Bob" entry for February 24th on my smugmug PAD gallery. Bob went to the zoo with me that day.
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