Guess what I saw at the FTW Zoo Today

[Bill Huber]

Got a chance to hit the Fort Worth Zoo today, it was a mix day, good light one min. and bad the next.
I checked on the cubs and they were no were to be found, I did this about 3 times but no cubs. The 4th time when I went by the Dad in the pin next to them was really roaring and I think it scarred the little ones out. They were only out for abut 5 min., the light was not good the sun had just gone behind the clouds, and the cubes were in the shadows and I didn't have my flash.
The shots are not as sharp as I would like but I guess they are better then not getting them at all.

Todays gallery of the rest of the shots.
http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/zoo_trip

Olympus E-1
1/80s f/5.6 at 283.0mm iso400


1/125s f/5.6 at 283.0mm iso400


1/160s f/5.6 at 283.0mm iso400



Then there is this one that I liked form the shot today. I did crop it down but I think I like the crop.

1/160s f/5.6 at 283.0mm iso400

[Hogleg 44]

Is that where you've been all of this time...Hibernating at the ZOO???

[brad]

That first one is fun! Anyone who's ever had a housecat can see their friend in that shot. :)

[Jake]

Wow! Bill is Back
Nice shots. I love that last one.

[jeffkohn]

Nice shots Bill, and welcome back. Was wondering where you wandered off to.

I was in Dallas this weekend visiting my brother and we made a trip over to the FW Zoo. The lions cubs never came down to the lower section of the exhibit to play though, mostly just slept. Oh well, still had a fun time; that's one heckuva zoo you guys have up there, now I'm going to be depressed every time I go to the Houston Zoo.

[bburton]

It's good to see the Master posting his creations again; encourages me.

[suzyjazz]

I really enjoyed your shots, Bill I am trying to find a way to make it over there myself. Was planning for this weekend but don't think it's a good idea now. So no one post any great shots from this Friday or Saturday!

[CaptainTom]

Bill
Nice tight shot of the Mandrel. He is very photogenic.....until he opens up wide and shows his missing dental work....

[Bill Huber]

Originally Posted by Hogleg 44

Is that where you've been all of this time...Hibernating at the ZOO???

Is it spring yet !!!!

I have been around, just don't post as much, been going over all your shots that you send me, keep it up I love them.

[Bill Huber]

Originally Posted by brad

That first one is fun! Anyone who's ever had a housecat can see their friend in that shot. :)

Yes just a little kitty,,,, for a short time.

I think I like the second one, it just look like it is ready to take over the pride.

But from the whole day of shooting I guess this is my pick, I am not sure why, it has something to do with the lighting, but I really love this shot.


Olympus E-1
1/250s f/4.9 at 283.0mm iso100

[Bill Huber]

Originally Posted by thejakestir

Wow! Bill is Back
Nice shots. I love that last one.

Well I see you got a real camera..... LOL

I was looking at your shots form the zoo the first of the month and they are not what you would call bad..... you have some great shots in that gallery.

[Bill Huber]

Originally Posted by bburton

It's good to see the Master posting his creations again; encourages me.

That is an big statement, I really don't think I can live up to it.....

But then you really did say Master of what..... LOL

[Roy]

Bill, those are good shots of the cubs. I'm thinking to get a shot you have to be lucky. So many people come from miles and never get to see the cubs. Nice shot of the zebra too. Light and DOF is graduated while sharp around the business at hand which is eating some grass. Glad to see you posting again.

[Bill Huber]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

Bill
Nice tight shot of the Mandrel. He is very photogenic.....until he opens up wide and shows his missing dental work....

From looking at the images from thejakestir I think the two of you must have been shooting together at the zoo.... am I wrong.

[Bill Huber]

Originally Posted by Roy

Bill, those are good shots of the cubs. I'm thinking to get a shot you have to be lucky. So many people come from miles and never get to see the cubs. Nice shot of the zebra too. Light and DOF is graduated while sharp around the business at hand which is eating some grass. Glad to see you posting again.

Thanks Roy, I am in and out, someone has to keep a watch on this bunch... LOL