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Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

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Old 25-02-2007, 10:40 PM   #1
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Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Took a trip. Usual style. Patience, careful framing etc...

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Old 25-02-2007, 11:01 PM   #2
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Wow, those are so sharp Pete
Not sure of the framing on the wallaby (or is it a kangaroo?) but the rest are spot on .
I love the pose you got out of the penguin at the end
Did you use the extender on any of these as I can't get any exif from them?
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Old 25-02-2007, 11:11 PM   #3
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

awesome and not a rugby ball between them
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Old 25-02-2007, 11:12 PM   #4
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

very sharp pics. what camera and lens did you use?
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Old 25-02-2007, 11:17 PM   #5
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

I love the bear ones
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Old 25-02-2007, 11:23 PM   #6
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Was going to post mine from London zoo at the weekend but wont bother now... in my defense I did have a 6 & 7 year old in tow which really doesnt give the opportunity for patience
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Old 25-02-2007, 11:28 PM   #7
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Every time I see pics from Pete I marvel at how smooth yet sharp they are....and usually how well composed they are......I feel a social trip to Bristol may be in order to find out how the FFFFFF he does it.

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Old 25-02-2007, 11:54 PM   #8
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Wow that penquin is so cute...................

Cracking shots

you could have told him clean his belly tho
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Old 26-02-2007, 12:06 AM   #9
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Stunning shots mate, the focus is so tight on those

I particularly like the bear one, he looks well deep in thought !
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Old 26-02-2007, 12:27 AM   #10
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

As with the sports shots, the focus and control of dof is outstanding
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Old 26-02-2007, 12:45 AM   #11
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Its the penguin for me Pete, superb, as are most of the rest (not a fan of the wallaby )

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Old 26-02-2007, 12:16 PM   #12
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Great photos...I hope to go to Whipsnade soon to see the Bald Eagle I've adopted.
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Old 26-02-2007, 3:57 PM   #13
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

These photos are superb! Some of the expressions on the animals are priceless and very 'human' - the way the penguin's tilted his head and the bear resting on his wrists. The detail in picking out that grass in the stag's mouth as well, phenomenal!
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

In credible, almost like being there
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Old 26-02-2007, 4:40 PM   #15
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

exellent pics pete, superb
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Old 26-02-2007, 5:05 PM   #16
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Fantastic Pics Pete
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Old 26-02-2007, 7:07 PM   #17
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Hi there


I love this one, really do think it is a brillant picture.


http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/UNPT6800.jpg



Cheers Holo

Last edited by Zone; 27-02-2007 at 7:06 PM. Reason: Reducing bandwidth, photo already posted
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Old 26-02-2007, 8:27 PM   #18
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Great shots Pete - pin sharp, I guess these guys move a little slower than your usual subject matter.

I actually quite like the wallaby pic
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Old 26-02-2007, 9:19 PM   #19
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Re: Whipsnade Zoo - 25 FEB 07

Thanks everybody - I appreciate the feedback
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