Reptiles

[Fred flyfisher]

While in Washington visiting my daughter and the grand kids, we went to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. What a wonderful place to visit.

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Thanks for looking and I hope you like them.

[lindyannajones]

I find it very hard to shoot a decent picture in these conditions including the crush of people. Yours are terrific. I love snakes--when they are behind bars!

[pjflan7]

Been there a few times from when I used to live in Seattle......awesomely beautiful place but hated the perpetual rainly gloomy skies.....glad you enjoyed your time there...I very much desire a return visit with my camera....so much to shoot!

[beachcomber]

Fascinating creatures although its a shame that any animal is held in captivity, but important they are to ensure their survival and so we may all enjoy them close and personal like these wonderful pictures, nicely done Fred

[jack russell]

3 great ones Fred .. I really like the 3rd with the way you've focused and composed it ..

[jakethepig]

All of them are excellent Fred but my favourite here is the first one. You got him looking straight down the lens. Great work Fred, looks like you had a good time at the zoo.

Dave.

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by lindyannajones

I find it very hard to shoot a decent picture in these conditions including the crush of people. Yours are terrific. I love snakes--when they are behind bars!

LOL, I know what you mean Lindy. Thanks for the so kind comment.

Originally Posted by pjflan7

Been there a few times from when I used to live in Seattle......awesomely beautiful place but hated the perpetual rainly gloomy skies.....glad you enjoyed your time there...I very much desire a return visit with my camera....so much to shoot!

It is a beautiful place. I can understand why you desire to return. It rained on us while we were there. Boy was I was glad I had a rain coat along, it kept the camera pretty dry. Rain has been such a unique experience of late, i rather enjoyed it. Stay tuned, I'll be sharing more from Woodland Park.

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Fascinating creatures although its a shame that any animal is held in captivity, but important they are to ensure their survival and so we may all enjoy them close and personal like these wonderful pictures, nicely done Fred

Yes, I'd much rather see animals in the wild. One thing I like about zoos, it brings creatures I would never be able to see in my lifetime to where I can see them for real. Kind of selfish I guess but, I do like them. Thanks for leaving the nice comment buddy.

Originally Posted by jack russell

3 great ones Fred .. I really like the 3rd with the way you've focused and composed it ..

Of these three, that one is my favorite too. I'm glad you enjoyed it Ian.

Originally Posted by jakethepig

All of them are excellent Fred but my favourite here is the first one. You got him looking straight down the lens. Great work Fred, looks like you had a good time at the zoo.

Dave.

Oh yes, we had a marvelous tie at the zoo. Stay tuned Dave, I'll be posting more.

[ororockcrawler]

Good pictures,

first is a Mangrove(rear fang venomous), Gabon Viper(extremely venomous), not sure the third lizard

Thanks for sharing these pics, herpetology and arachnology are my other hobbies

[Barbara554]

Good shots. I have always had trouble getting any good pictures at a zoo. I like the first one of the snake the best.

[mpascal]

That first shot of the snake staring straight at the camera is almost frightening, glad there was glass between you.

Michael