Phx Zoo

anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
edited October 25, 2006 in Wildlife
Took my son to the Zoo today. Bright sunny day but managed to get a few.

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Thanks for looking!

Aaron
"The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


Aaron Newman

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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Awesome series thumb.gif

    The 2nd and the 4th are surely my favorites.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  • justMEjustME Registered Users Posts: 209 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Great light. These are all very good and great to see. thumb.gif Nicely done!!
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    anwmn1 wrote:
    Took my son to the Zoo today. Bright sunny day but managed to get a few.

    Thanks for looking!
    Aaron

    You got some great shots there clap.gif gotta love them baby Orangutangs iloveyou.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Excellent setclap.gif
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  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    They're all great, but I iloveyou.gif the 1st and 3rd. :)
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited October 23, 2006
    Great set, Aaron. Nice bright and clear shots, and great compositions.

    Looks like a nice zoo with good lighting, which seems rare for zoos. Was there any glass or screen between you and the animals? I might have to take a day-trip with the fambly.

    Thanks and regards,
    -joel
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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Thank you all for the kind words. I appreciate it!iloveyou.gif

    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    kdog wrote:
    Great set, Aaron. Nice bright and clear shots, and great compositions.

    Looks like a nice zoo with good lighting, which seems rare for zoos. Was there any glass or screen between you and the animals? I might have to take a day-trip with the fambly.

    Thanks and regards,
    -joel

    Joel-

    Thanks for the comments.

    None of these animals have obstructed views, just a short wall to shoot over. The zoo is pretty nice, the lighting was actually very bright so I had to mess with exposure a lot! The orangatangs have a shade screen above them to help soften the AZ sun and the little monkey was actually in a shaded area.

    The weather is finally getting nice down in the valley so a road trip from Kingman would be good for you. On your way there is the wildlife zoo in Glendale- haven't been there yet myself but heard it is nice.

    Let me know if you venture down- it would be nice to meet a fellow dgrinner.

    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited October 23, 2006
    Thanks for the info, Aaron. The Wildlife park sounds very interesting too. Here's their website: http://www.wildlifeworld.com/

    I'll definitely get in touch when we go to either place. Be forewarned, I'll have two 5 y/o monsters in tow. :yikes

    Cheers,
    -joel
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  • LardogLardog Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Nice shots. I was there ealier this spring, right when the baby orangutan was born.

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    I liked the little monkeys too...

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    You definitely had the cuteness factor working in those shots. I love number one!
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Nice series Aaron! thumb.gif They are all good but I like the second one best!
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  • StefStef Registered Users Posts: 225 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    I was there in April right after the baby was born also. I wonder how many people have pictures of this little one.

    You did great in the harsh lighting that we tend to have here. I especially like the first one.

    If you would like me to remove my photo from your post, please let me know and I will do. thumb.gif

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Maestro wrote:
    You definitely had the cuteness factor working in those shots. I love number one!

    Thank you Maestro
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Nice series Aaron! thumb.gif They are all good but I like the second one best!

    Thanks Glenn!
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    Aaron Newman

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2006
    Stef and Lardog-
    Thanks for the comments and the posts.

    What do you all think about a Az meet up. I don't think one has been done yet.

    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2006
    really nice set...makes mewant ot visit the zoo also...
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  • LardogLardog Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited October 24, 2006
    anwmn1 wrote:
    Stef and Lardog-
    Thanks for the comments and the posts.

    What do you all think about a Az meet up. I don't think one has been done yet.

    Aaron

    Don't get down south too often. I live in Seattle. Otherwise, sure! thumb.gif
    -Larry

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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2006
    fantastic series.:ivar makes me want to go to the zoo again.
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • StefStef Registered Users Posts: 225 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2006
    anwmn1 wrote:
    Stef and Lardog-
    Thanks for the comments and the posts.

    What do you all think about a Az meet up. I don't think one has been done yet.

    Aaron

    What area are you located in? This could be arranged I'm sure. I wonder how many others there are on this board that are in the area. Maybe we should put a post up? Send me a PM if that is something that you would be interested in. I am just getting settled into a new house, so I am not checking in here as much as normal, but I will try.
  • StefStef Registered Users Posts: 225 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2006
    Lardog wrote:
    Don't get down south too often. I live in Seattle. Otherwise, sure! thumb.gif

    Hey! I'm from Everett originally. I sure miss the green up there. I don't miss the rain though. :D What brought you to Phoenix??
  • LardogLardog Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited October 25, 2006
    Just a visit with some friends.

    I've lived in both Phoenix area and So Cal, however, I've been in the Northwest for about the last 14 years and I love it. I wouldn't mind having a winter place down south though. The weather differences between AZ and WA certainly explain the annual migration of snowbirds between the two states, eh?
    -Larry

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