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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: gryphon1911 on February 20, 2017, 00:54:54

Title: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: gryphon1911 on February 20, 2017, 00:54:54
99% of them shot wide open.

Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Erik Lund on February 20, 2017, 09:18:04
Very nice set of images! Looks really good crisp and sharp with wonderful Bokeh
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Fons Baerken on February 20, 2017, 09:19:46
That first one is awesome!
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: John Geerts on February 20, 2017, 09:49:56
Yes, a beauty ! 
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Akira on February 20, 2017, 10:50:23
#1 is a no-brainer, but I also like the strong composition of #2.  #3 makes me smile.
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on February 20, 2017, 12:13:25
Great shots.

#3 should be hashtagged #monday :D
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: gryphon1911 on February 20, 2017, 14:15:47
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.
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Woodley Willie on February 20, 2017, 15:49:39
Wow, number 5 for me...when I see a new species (new to me) I feel the timeless sense of wonder.  Beautiful portrait!
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: armando_m on February 20, 2017, 17:00:01
Really like the gorilla shot !

... your shots are giving me a serious case of G.A.S.
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: aerobat on February 20, 2017, 19:57:25
very nice set Andrew! Truly like the changing perspectives and nice colors.
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: elsa hoffmann on February 20, 2017, 20:35:13
Veeeeery nice!
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: gryphon1911 on February 20, 2017, 23:51:09
Quote from: Woodley Willie on February 20, 2017, 15:49:39
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!
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: gryphon1911 on February 20, 2017, 23:53:33
Quote from: armando_m on February 20, 2017, 17:00:01
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.
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: gryphon1911 on February 20, 2017, 23:54:21
Quote from: aerobat on February 20, 2017, 19:57:25
very nice set Andrew! Truly like the changing perspectives and nice colors.

Quote from: elsa hoffmann on February 20, 2017, 20:35:13
Veeeeery nice!


Thank you both, I appreciate the look, the comment and both of you!  :D
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: golunvolo on February 21, 2017, 00:30:47
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
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Mikes on February 21, 2017, 01:51:18
Great catches there, Andrew. My favourite is #1, but the gorilla image is mesmerizing.

It looks like a very useful lens!
Title: Re: A Zoo Trip With the Nikon D500 and 300/4E PF
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on February 21, 2017, 04:27:43
gives new meaning to the term "head shot", Andrew.