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jafar00
09-02-2013, 06:34 AM
So, it was 1st September and Father's Day. What better to do on a glorious Spring day than spend it at the zoo. Here is the result :)


Before you ask....
Camera: Nikon D5100
Lens: Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm


http://i.imgur.com/WeKfXxoh.jpg
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jafar00
09-02-2013, 06:35 AM
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jafar00
09-02-2013, 06:35 AM
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jafar00
09-02-2013, 06:36 AM
http://i.imgur.com/CmEpavrh.jpg
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Jeff
09-02-2013, 07:51 AM
Beautiful pictures
Tyr-Ziu Saxnot
09-02-2013, 09:29 AM
Thanks, enjoyed that very much. I've always wanted to visit the Land Down Under. --Tyr
Abbey Marie
09-02-2013, 10:16 AM
Jafar, you've got skills! That pic of the little monkey on a rock looks as good as any professional's.
jimnyc
09-02-2013, 12:23 PM
Awesome pictures. Some of these animals are on my must have list, while some others I would like to just have, if I was a rich man.




I need one!

http://i.imgur.com/anzuvgbh.jpg

Want one!

http://i.imgur.com/e6LxnOfh.jpg

Need one!

http://i.imgur.com/iU6F7kwh.jpg




Want one!

http://i.imgur.com/G7RFTz1h.jpg











Need one!

http://i.imgur.com/CmEpavrh.jpg

Need one!

http://i.imgur.com/3QxMmCPh.jpg
WiccanLiberal
09-02-2013, 01:28 PM
Wonderful images. Looks like a great day.
jafar00
09-02-2013, 03:01 PM
Jafar, you've got skills! That pic of the little monkey on a rock looks as good as any professional's.

Thanks Abbey. It was just an average zoom lens and use of depth of field and good framing. Anyone can do it :)


Awesome pictures. Some of these animals are on my must have list, while some others I would like to just have, if I was a rich man.

I know. I would love a Red Panda pet. The lizard was running wild and when I took that photo, he was "hiding" under a bench seat next to the Meerkats.
Nukeman
09-02-2013, 04:24 PM
Thanks Abbey. It was just an average zoom lens and use of depth of field and good framing. Anyone can do it :)



I know. I would love a Red Panda pet. The lizard was running wild and when I took that photo, he was "hiding" under a bench seat next to the Meerkats.
Great Pics!! I love the zoo. We actually have a great "children's" zoo by our house with a nice Australian exhibit, you can get up close to the wallaby and Kangaroo's.

I found it funny when you said "a nice spring day" I always forget that you are opposite of our seasons... Enjoy your upcoming summer!!:beer:
Kathianne
09-02-2013, 05:27 PM
Great Pics!! I love the zoo. We actually have a great "children's" zoo by our house with a nice Australian exhibit, you can get up close to the wallaby and Kangaroo's.

I found it funny when you said "a nice spring day" I always forget that you are opposite of our seasons... Enjoy your upcoming summer!!:beer:

I've always loved the zoo, too! Until a few years ago, had a membership at Brookfield Zoo. They have a great Australian House Exhibit. (http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pgpages/pagegen.41.aspx)
Tyr-Ziu Saxnot
09-02-2013, 06:11 PM
Jafar, you've got skills! That pic of the little monkey on a rock looks as good as any professional's. That was my favorite picture as well. Jafar did a good job IMHO... Tyr
jafar00
09-03-2013, 01:37 AM
Great Pics!! I love the zoo. We actually have a great "children's" zoo by our house with a nice Australian exhibit, you can get up close to the wallaby and Kangaroo's.

I found it funny when you said "a nice spring day" I always forget that you are opposite of our seasons... Enjoy your upcoming summer!!:beer:

I love the summer. It's one reason why I loved living in Malaysia, except the humidity is much lower.


I've always loved the zoo, too! Until a few years ago, had a membership at Brookfield Zoo. They have a great Australian House Exhibit. (http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pgpages/pagegen.41.aspx)

You know they do have some impressive Red Kangaroos there but we completely missed that part of the zoo. Such a huge place. Maybe next time.


That was my favorite picture as well. Jafar did a good job IMHO... Tyr

It was not all me. The funky little monkey posed for me :D