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Some more shots from the Miami Metro Zoo.

This lady seems to have a lot on her mind.

Time to reflect

He had time to stop and smell the roses, or something.
Smelling the roses

No, no, no the director said, do it again, this time a faster shutter speed.

No, no, no!!!

And of course a spider, just going along until I noticed him.

Hairy spider

Hope you enjoy these shots.
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These are nice. I really like the 3rd. Such a great capture.
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Hello Michael - awesome set .. love the silverbacks ... If we can only read their minds .. nice variety
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These are outstanding Michael, high quality images and great lighting especially on the dark fur of the silverback, well done mate
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Wow Michael, these are really amazing...love them all....even the icky one at the end.
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Michael - awesome shots here, as usual. Love them all. Cheers, Bernz
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Excellent shots.

Maybe should have been titled "Wee, Not so wee, and freakin' HUGE!"
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Excellent exposure on the apes, Michael. that backlighting is fierce. Cute squirrel shot and I really love your shot of the spider, it's very clear and colorful.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheriliz View Post
These are nice. I really like the 3rd. Such a great capture.
Thank You Sheriliz

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Hello Michael - awesome set .. love the silverbacks ... If we can only read their minds .. nice variety
Thanks for watching Hayward, that big male was a real beaut.

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These are outstanding Michael, high quality images and great lighting especially on the dark fur of the silverback, well done mate
Thanks for the comment Steve.

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Wow Michael, these are really amazing...love them all....even the icky one at the end.
Thank you Leona glad you liked them, even the icky one.

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Michael - awesome shots here, as usual. Love them all. Cheers, Bernz
Thanks Bernz,

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so much detail Michael .. the gorillas are awesome, the squirrel hilarious and the spider so colourful .. great set
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