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Kew Gardens Yesterday

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Old 04-05-2008, 2:50 PM   #1
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Kew Gardens Yesterday

Took the kids down to Kew Gardens yesterday.

Havent been there for 15years....hasnt changed a bit...

Thought I would try out my new canon 40d and 18-250mm lens.

Here's some photos i took

GREENHOUSE


OWL


BIRD OF PREY
Didnt realise what he was eating until i took a look at my photos
Yukkkkkkk!!!!
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Old 04-05-2008, 4:25 PM   #2
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Re: Kew Gardens Yesterday

Nice shot of the green house. I didn't know about the birds of prey in Kew. Was that a one off thing for the Bank Holiday?
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Old 04-05-2008, 4:48 PM   #3
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Re: Kew Gardens Yesterday

The third one made me laugh....is that bad?
First one is a nice composition
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Old 04-05-2008, 4:56 PM   #4
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Re: Kew Gardens Yesterday

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The third one made me laugh....is that bad?
Not at all. I think it's hilarious. Saw a stork eat a baby flamingo at a bird place once. Sad but kind of funny watching the reactions.

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First one is a nice composition
Agreed. Seems quite dark for what was such a bright day though
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Old 04-05-2008, 6:10 PM   #5
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Agreed. Seems quite dark for what was such a bright day though

i used a circular polariser filter on the greenhouse photo.....but i agree it is a little dark considering it was a lovely bright day.

still playing around with the settings of my new toy....
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