Ft. Worth Zoo

rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
edited September 16, 2007 in Wildlife
I didn't have anything pressing, so I went to the Ft. Worth, TX Zoo to have some fun. The zoo is rated in the top 5 in the US.

I've only converted about half of my pics from RAW and put in my gallery so far.

Comments always welcome...

#1
196170538-L.jpg
#2
196170351-L.jpg
#3
196170281-L.jpg

Ha, ha...
Doesn't seem to matter what the species... It's the same treatment :rofl
#4
196170419-L.jpg
#5
196170612-L.jpg
#6
196170774-L.jpg
#7
196171056-L.jpg
#8
196171142-L.jpg
#9
196171228-L.jpg
#10
196171345-L.jpg
#11
196171525-L.jpg
#12
196171651-L.jpg
#13
196171882-L.jpg
#14
196172021-L.jpg

This shot was taken hand-held 70-200 f/2.8L IS + 1.4 TC - ISO 100 - 1/2 sec. f/26
#15
196172259-L.jpg
#16
196173170-L.jpg
#17
196173245-L.jpg
#18
196173451-L.jpg
#19
196173617-L.jpg

I can't help but wonder what this Pelican is thinking...
#20
196173733-L.jpg

Don't even get me to lying... I don't have a clue what this is, but that's a face only a mother could love :rofl
#21
196173842-L.jpg

This pretty much sums up my world... Upside Down
#22
196173965-L.jpg
#23
196174107-L.jpg
#24
196174216-L.jpg
#25
196174260-L.jpg

Thanks for looking...
Randy

Comments

  • windozewindoze Registered Users Posts: 2,830 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    Lots of top notch images! No#s 3 and 5 seem to stand out for me. But All of them are great!!!!!

    troy
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    you did an excellent job!!! :ivar that one is a spoonbill
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    Great shots. I really love the gorilla pics!
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    Troy, Dave & Stephen...

    Thank you very much!


    Question:
    I'm not looking for a pic by pic critique, but am always interested in why a particular picture stands out for someone. I try and ask this of myself also. Not only do I find that interesting, but a great learning tool.

    Sometimes it can be as simple as "I like flowers", or the lighting is what does it for me, or it could be a good composition, or in rare cases it could be all of the above.

    I'm not real good at guessing, so why don't I just ask?

    If you like a particular picture, would you be so kind to tell why...

    Not a critique, just your "likes"

    I hope that's not asking more than I should here, just wanting to learn more, to make my photography better.

    Thanks,
    Randy
    Randy
  • hamsterhamster Registered Users Posts: 361 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    What a great set! My favorites are the zebra and the snake in #12. I love the contrast, clarity, and sharpness in these shots. You are really a great photographer. Perfect exposures.

    And, I'll add #1. He looks great!
    cherie1h.smugmug.com
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    rwells wrote:
    Troy, Dave & Stephen...

    Thank you very much!


    Question:
    I'm not looking for a pic by pic critique, but am always interested in why a particular picture stands out for someone. I try and ask this of myself also. Not only do I find that interesting, but a great learning tool.

    Sometimes it can be as simple as "I like flowers", or the lighting is what does it for me, or it could be a good composition, or in rare cases it could be all of the above.

    I'm not real good at guessing, so why don't I just ask?

    If you like a particular picture, would you be so kind to tell why...

    Not a critique, just your "likes"

    I hope that's not asking more than I should here, just wanting to learn more, to make my photography better.

    Thanks,
    Randy

    Personally, I love the expression, color and detail in the two gorilla pics. I think they are magnificent animals. My second favorite would be number 9. The color of the lizard with the dark background makes the colors pop!
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    hamster wrote:
    What a great set! My favorites are the zebra and the snake in #12. I love the contrast, clarity, and sharpness in these shots. You are really a great photographer. Perfect exposures.

    And, I'll add #1. He looks great!

    Thanks Hamster...

    And thank you for giving a little in-site to reasons.


    As far as a set... It's only half the set, (I haven't converted the rest), but I'm afraid I might get run off if I keep posting so many pictures!
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Personally, I love the expression, color and detail in the two gorilla pics. I think they are magnificent animals. My second favorite would be number 9. The color of the lizard with the dark background makes the colors pop!

    Thank you Stephen for taking the time to come back and give that information.

    Yall' can't really know how much I appreciate it!!!


    And, hopefully it will make me a better photographer... Isn't that what we are all after...
    Randy
  • windozewindoze Registered Users Posts: 2,830 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    windoze wrote:
    Lots of top notch images! No#s 3 and 5 seem to stand out for me. But All of them are great!!!!!

    troy


    its the framing in both that i digg,
    i love how the zebra frames the OOF rhino and the mandril is framed within a frame - excellent!


    troy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2007
    windoze wrote:
    its the framing in both that i digg,
    i love how the zebra frames the OOF rhino and the mandril is framed within a frame - excellent! troy

    Thanks for the extra info Troy.

    Guys, I appreciate all the extra effort to fulfill my request thumb.gif
    Randy
Sign In or Register to comment.