Los Angeles Zoo

ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
edited September 20, 2006 in Wildlife
They opened the zoo early to members last weekend, so we got there around 8:30 hoping to see the snow leopards awake.

Success! But they stayed close to the cage, so it was impossible to get some isolation. The cubs were literally climbing the walls! The were a lot of fun to watch.
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The chimps were particularly vocal. But I really liked this old man.
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(want to make this one B&W)

The Neubian Ibexes were executing a very slow speed horn entanglement fight. But then...
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I'm tired of this, Go away!!!

The zebras were in a posing mood.
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This one's a bit soft, but I loved the Tawyny Frogmouth!!
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We finished up with the baby Giraffe, only 1-month old and over 6 ft tall.
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Peek-a-boo! How'd you sneak in there?
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How you enjoyed this little trip to the zoo. C&C always welcome.

The rest of the gallery is here: http://chrisandjoy.smugmug.com/gallery/1899445
Chris

Comments

  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited September 19, 2006
    nice shots . love the zebraclap.gif
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    Dave
  • BrowndogBrowndog Registered Users Posts: 134 Major grins
    edited September 19, 2006
    Yes, the zebras are greatthumb.gif
    Mike W....
  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited September 19, 2006
    Nice series Chris. I like the "old man" very much.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.
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  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    Thanks, all! Here's the old man converted to B&W and another...

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    Get off my lawn, you punks!
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    Chris
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    Excellent B&W conversion.
    Harry
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    That Zebra shot is mesmerizing!:wow
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Excellent B&W conversion.

    Thanks, Harry... I'm still working on getting consistant results from B&W.
    Chris
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    That Zebra shot is mesmerizing!:wow

    Thanks, Ric. It's funny, I've taken hundreds (or almost) shots of zebras, and when I first looked at this one, it didn't grab me... when I converted it to B&W it really popped!
    Chris
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    Beautiful photos Chris clap.gif
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  • David TaylorDavid Taylor Registered Users Posts: 146 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2006
    As others have said the zebra shot is really good. The B&W works so well that if I look at it for too long, the stripes start to move! :D
    David

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