Behind Bars
Jun 30, 2017 20:52:03 #
John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is home for an impressive collection of wild life. It was easy to capture 358 images but it was also a challenge because of the wire barriers, reflections on the
scratched glass, people bombing a shot, etc. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites. I like to get comments and please fire away with criticisms.
scratched glass, people bombing a shot, etc. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites. I like to get comments and please fire away with criticisms.
Jun 30, 2017 20:55:19 #
Jun 30, 2017 21:01:49 #
Jun 30, 2017 21:05:57 #
Annie, considering the difficulties of zoo photography, I think you did a very good job on these. I particularly like the big cats. The lioness has such a dignified look and the tigers are so powerful even in a photo!
Jun 30, 2017 21:06:41 #
Nice series Annie, like them all.
One tiny nit pick, your focus looks slightly off on the tiger close up and the little mouse fellow. (Maybe due to fencing or glass?)
Looks like an interesting zoo.
One tiny nit pick, your focus looks slightly off on the tiger close up and the little mouse fellow. (Maybe due to fencing or glass?)
Looks like an interesting zoo.
Jun 30, 2017 21:34:18 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Nice series Annie, like them all.
One tiny nit pick, your focus looks slightly off on the tiger close up and the little mouse fellow. (Maybe due to fencing or glass?)
Looks like an interesting zoo.
One tiny nit pick, your focus looks slightly off on the tiger close up and the little mouse fellow. (Maybe due to fencing or glass?)
Looks like an interesting zoo.
Thank you very much, Bruce. I should have mentioned I wasn't pleased with the close up of the tiger. He was right up to the glass and moving. No excuse for the blurry chinchilla. He
was so cute and was soft as cotton. 😊
Jul 1, 2017 11:40:51 #
Nice series in spite of the difficulties. Particularly like the Brown Bear, and is the first one a cougar/mountain lion? Just asking since someone referred to a lioness and she/he doesn't look particularly like one.
Jul 1, 2017 12:43:50 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Annie, considering the difficulties of zoo photography, I think you did a very good job on these. I particularly like the big cats. The lioness has such a dignified look and the tigers are so powerful even in a photo!
I too enjoyed the pictures; however, I believe the 1st. is a cougar, not a lioness.
Jul 1, 2017 12:44:29 #
Jul 1, 2017 13:54:46 #
Jul 1, 2017 14:09:37 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Annie, considering the difficulties of zoo photography, I think you did a very good job on these. I particularly like the big cats. The lioness has such a dignified look and the tigers are so powerful even in a photo!
Thank you for your very nice response, Carol. I value your opinion because you're a knowledgeable photographer and do beautiful work. 😊
Jul 1, 2017 14:27:10 #
With all the constraints to deal with Annie your set is enjoyable with very good captures. My favourites are the big cats, love #1. 
Jul 1, 2017 16:20:05 #
TJBNovember wrote:
Nice series in spite of the difficulties. Particularly like the Brown Bear, and is the first one a cougar/mountain lion? Just asking since someone referred to a lioness and she/he doesn't look particularly like one.
Thank you for your nice response, TJB. The Brown Bear is a favorite of mine. I wasn't very pleased with my images of the tigers. #1 is a cougar. I got a couple shots of the lion - he wasn't being cooperative, so didn't get one worth posting. 😊
Jul 1, 2017 16:29:20 #
Sylvias wrote:
With all the constraints to deal with Annie your set is enjoyable with very good captures. My favourites are the big cats, love #1.
I always look forward to your comments, Sylvia. To be truthful. I wasn't satisfied with my images of the tigers. I shot them from my wheelchair. Next time I'll try standing up so I can
put my lens right up to the glass which should eliminate the scratches on it.
Jul 1, 2017 16:41:01 #
Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:
I always look forward to your comments, Sylvia. To be truthful. I wasn't satisfied with my images of the tigers. I shot them from my wheelchair. Next time I'll try standing up so I can
put my lens right up to the glass which should eliminate the scratches on it.
put my lens right up to the glass which should eliminate the scratches on it.
Do take care Annie.
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