Oakland Zoo

firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
edited March 4, 2008 in Wildlife
I hadn't been to the Oakland Zoo in such a long time. What a great day to test out my new 40D and 70-200mm 2.8L IS.

I don't know why this didn't hit me earlier...but what makes these pictures for me is the eyes. If I catch the animals eyes...the picture is sooo much more dramatic. I guess it's like that for human subjects too. I'm going to be sure to look for that moment next time I'm out.

I think I want a 2x teleconverter...my poor man 400mm, so when I go to the San Diego Wild Animal Park, I can get some great close ups...

Enjoy!

More at my gallery.

1. Macaw
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3. Hyena
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4. Humming Bird
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5. Shadow Tiger
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6. Tiger
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Kevin
www.rightangleimages.com

Comments

  • wompom1wompom1 Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    #1 is my favorite...love the eyes....great colors as well

    nice set of pics

    Oakland Zoo=nice urban zoo
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2008
    Very nice set of shots. thumb.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2008
    You are correct. Eye contact is very important. I really like the color tiger photo and the muskrat(?). thumb.gif
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • firedancing4lifefiredancing4life Registered Users Posts: 550 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2008
    Maestro wrote:
    You are correct. Eye contact is very important. I really like the color tiger photo and the muskrat(?). thumb.gif

    Thanks....It's a Meerkat! ....like...Timon in the Lion King. hakkuna matta rolleyes1.gif

    Thanks for your comments everyone....here's one more that I sort of Salvaged last night. The reflection on the lower glass of the enclosure was hideous...so I cropped it out.....not too shabby I guess. I wish I could have shot through the glass/netting better.

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    Kevin
    www.rightangleimages.com
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