A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF

[gryphon1911]

99% of them shot wide open.

[Erik Lund]

Very nice set of images! Looks really good crisp and sharp with wonderful Bokeh

[Fons Baerken]

That first one is awesome!

[John Geerts]

Yes, a beauty ! 

[Akira]

#1 is a no-brainer, but I also like the strong composition of #2.  #3 makes me smile.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

Great shots.

#3 should be hashtagged #monday

[gryphon1911]

Thanks all. I had a really big smile on my face when I got home and was looking at them on the computer.  To say that I am pleased with this lens is an understatement.

[Woodley Willie]

Wow, number 5 for me...when I see a new species (new to me) I feel the timeless sense of wonder.  Beautiful portrait!

[armando_m]

Really like the gorilla shot !

... your shots are giving me a serious case of G.A.S.

[aerobat]

very nice set Andrew! Truly like the changing perspectives and nice colors.

[elsa hoffmann]

Veeeeery nice!

[gryphon1911]

Wow, number 5 for me...when I see a new species (new to me) I feel the timeless sense of wonder.  Beautiful portrait!

That one is called a ringed neck Ibis, and thank you!

[gryphon1911]

Really like the gorilla shot !

... your shots are giving me a serious case of G.A.S.

The place was super crowded.   A new gorilla born not too long ago was finally on display.  The people in front of me were probably 4 rows deep.   I try and find a good shot of the baby...but it just isn't happening.  I scan to my left and I see the dad, Macombo watching 2 youths in front of him one wearing blue, the other yellow - which is where the color cast at the bottom of the image originates.

[gryphon1911]

very nice set Andrew! Truly like the changing perspectives and nice colors.

Veeeeery nice!

Thank you both, I appreciate the look, the comment and both of you! 

[golunvolo]

Very nice set indeed. I´ll gravitate towards the gorilla image. More so after the explanation of the situation and how the color cast is originated.

  The lens-camera combo is a killer