National Zoo and The Wetland

[sparda79]

It was a fun and satisfying weekend. A friend asked me to teach him how to use a DSLR. He needed a crash course for his work. So I decided to take him to the National Zoo, and later the next day to the wetland. It was also the perfect opportunity to test my new lens. Here's some random shots from Saturday and Sunday.

My friend, standing on the edge, with the sunset's reflection.


This one was shot through the wire cage.


He has such a beautiful but sad eyes.


Luckily these things only look sharp.


Sparda
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[picnik]

Great set Sparda... the first one is wonderful with your friend's silhouette and the sunset.
in #3... so much behind those eyes. Nice capture on that one.
Thanks for sharing!

[shmelly]

Great pictures Sparda. I might have missed it in a previous post but, what sort of new lens? Love the hairdo on the little fellow behind the bars.

[sparda79]

Originally Posted by picnik

Great set Sparda... the first one is wonderful with your friend's silhouette and the sunset.
in #3... so much behind those eyes. Nice capture on that one.
Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Nikki.

Sparda
http://digital-photography-school.co...-all-kids.html

[sparda79]

Originally Posted by shmelly

Great pictures Sparda. I might have missed it in a previous post but, what sort of new lens? Love the hairdo on the little fellow behind the bars.

I got myself an EF 70-200 f/4L IS. Such an amazing lens. I don't think U missed anything. This is the 1st post from that one.

Sparda
http://digital-photography-school.co...-all-kids.html

[kgb224]

Originally Posted by sparda79

It was fun and satisfying weekend. A friend asked me to teach him how to use a DSLR. He needed a crash course for his work. So I decided to take him to the National Zoo, and later the next day to the wetland. It was also the perfect opportunity to test my new lens. Here's some random shots from Saturday and Sunday.

My friend, standing on the edge, with the sunset's reflection.


This one was shot through the wire cage.


He has such a beautiful but sad eyes.


Luckily these things only look sharp.


Sparda
http://digital-photography-school.co...-all-kids.html

This is a Super series my friend.Wouldn't mind to accompany you and do photography training seeing such wonderful surroundings my friend.
God Bless
Christo

[jennie]

..the first is really breathtaking..lovely silhouette and reflection..and composition..and color..almost all of the elements are there..really pleasing to the eye..this is now my official favorite (aside from your ‘Infinity’..i do love that one..haha..)

..the two in the middle are undeniable proof that you really have a penchant for monkeys..and a soft heart for them too..haha..yes, the eyes are kinda sad..

[sparda79]

Originally Posted by kgb224

This is a Super series my friend.Wouldn't mind to accompany you and do photography training seeing such wonderful surroundings my friend.
God Bless
Christo

Thanks Christo. That would be great. It more fun to go out shooting with a friend that alone.

Originally Posted by jennie

..the first is really breathtaking..lovely silhouette and reflection..and composition..and color..almost all of the elements are there..really pleasing to the eye..this is now my official favorite (aside from your ‘Infinity’..i do love that one..haha..)

..the two in the middle are undeniable proof that you really have a penchant for monkeys..and a soft heart for them too..haha..yes, the eyes are kinda sad..

This is now your fav? Mmm... I have to get a lovely silhouette of a leaf, with reflection of the sunset.
LOL Maybe it is time to admit that it's true... Of all the animal in the zoo, I choose monkeys for my 1st post... I didn't see that coming...

Sparda
http://digital-photography-school.co...-all-kids.html

[junj]

Very nice silhouette shot!

[Ella1267]

very nice shots....I love the last one...
The monkey with the hairstyle, he is adorable....the other looks a little chunky.
Monkeys always look so sad to me....nicely done.