Hippo, Giraffe, Lion

Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
edited March 4, 2008 in Wildlife
Went to the zoo today for some relaxation but it was very cloudy and spinkled a bit. Had to use the flash as I couldn't get eough light without going like ISO 3200 or something like that with the bigma. At least with the cooler temp and no sun the animals were much more active at mid day.

Anyway,
1. Hippo peaking out from the water.
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2. baby giraffee enjoying chewing on a stick.
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3. Not sure I like this, so I didn't really work on the image, but I like the silly look.
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4. You wanna know why the lion has his tongue hanging out?
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5. Here is the reason why.
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  • slpollettslpollett Registered Users Posts: 1,234 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Nice series. Even though I read the caption, I really had to look at that first one to figure out what it was. That is a very interesting picture to me. Any viewer would have to linger over it (just as I did). I'm not sure I ever would have figured out it was, but it is unique and attention-getting.

    I also like the lion with the tip of his tongue hanging out. Perhaps he thought you were dinner?! :giggle

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Nice series but I especially love number 4! It sort of shows the lion's playful side.
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    These are wonderful! Love the face expression on Girraffe :D
    And the cats! What can i say clap.gifclapclap.gif
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    All excellent photos, but #1 and #3 are my favorites!
    Glenn

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  • PrescottPhotogPrescottPhotog Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Tee Why wrote:
    3. Not sure I like this, so I didn't really work on the image, but I like the silly look.
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    Hi Tee, Very nice photos. I really like #3. The goofy look is great, I wouldn't write it off.
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  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    Hey thanks all, I think I'm starting to like no.3 and guess will have to work on it a bit more to make it pop.
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  • firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    I love that hippo!
    Kevin
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  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    Yeah, I think the hippo shot is the best of the bunch.

    Thanks all.
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  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    I've got to agree, the Hippo shot is superb. I rarely see them actually in the water there for some reason. Nice seeing the lions actually *do* something, heh?
    Chris
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2008
    #1 & #5 nod.gif
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