A trip to the Zoo.

[bloodhound31]

I was on a week's holiday down the coast and thought I would check out a zoo for some different animals that are not native for a change.

It was a bit like shooting fish in a barrel! It's not much fun taking photos where the animals are right where you can find them. I guess the challenges of bars and mesh in the way, glass and reflections, harsh and deep shadows, other people fighting for a look and some pretty sleepy and inactive animals made it a bit of a challenge.

Full story and more photos here (http://www.barryarmsteadphotography.com/expeditionjournal.htm).

[bartman]

Great shots there Barry!
Love Red Pandas. I have tried myself shooting them but they are pretty shy creatures......also that pic has reminded me to bring my big flash with me next time I visit the zoo. Helps when they are hidden in the shade of the tree branches......
Thanks
Bartman

[bloodhound31]

Thanks Bart. Just don't use that flash on glass....

[bartman]

What about under water?:P;):lol:
can I see an uppercut coming?
:thumbsup:Bartman

[troypiggo]

Love the haircut on the first one. Haha.

[renormalised]

First one reminds me of a few people I know:):):P:P

[bloodhound31]

Better give yourself one, just in case... ;)





The first one was a self-portrait... what's wrong with my hair? :P

[bartman]

Didn't need to.....the Croc did it for me;)
Bartman

[LightningNZ]

I've been told off before for using my flash around the Red Pandas, as apparently it will hurt or possibly damage their eyes. Not saying it's strictly true but I did feel like a real chump!

Cheers,
Cam