Zoo Today - Jan 1, 20009

[princer7]

Went to the SA Zoo today with my boys. Weather was nice and just about every parking spot was full. Here are a few from the zoo today....

Ocellated Turkey (wish I didn't have the fence to shoot through)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/princer7/IMG_5027Small.jpg

Bald Eagle
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/princer7/IMG_4958Small.jpg

White-Cheeked Gibbon
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/princer7/IMG_4803Small.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Schweeeeeet pics! Even though you had the fence to shoot through, I didn't really notice until I finished reading your post. Great shots!

[SoLiD]

Wow! You're an awesome photographer! Maybe some time you can give this Newb some pointers. :) :thumbs_up:

[hobogato]

incredible as usual!

[swjim]

Very nice! Were you using the Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L?

How much of a crop was the eagle shot?

[cpreefguy]

Awesome!
I just got a Canon 40D for Christmas, and bought a battery grip for it. I am also interested in which lens you were using...

[princer7]

The lens is a Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS - hands down the best Canon zoom lens for zoos and airshows. It is a similar weight to the 70-200 f/2.8L IS but ends up getting used more often - just not as fast of a lens.

The eagle was pretty close to the front of the exhibit. It was cropped way more than I like to - 50%. Usually I try not to crop more than 10% off the photo.

[swjim]

I agree with you, the 100-400 is perfect for zoos and airshows. The 70-200 f/2.8L IS is currently my longest lens and because I shoot in a lot of situations where lower light is sometimes a consideration it was the right choice for me right now but when I've taken it to the zoo I have wished that I had something with more reach. Maybe someday...

Once again, very nice job on the pics!

[SoLiD]

The lens is a Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS - hands down the best Canon zoom lens for zoos and airshows. It is a similar weight to the 70-200 f/2.8L IS but ends up getting used more often - just not as fast of a lens.....

It's around $1500 for that Lens... Holy Canolis :what_smile:. But those pictures sure look awesome :wub:.

[princer7]

I have wished that I had something with more reach. Maybe someday...


A cheaper addition for more than getting a longer lens would be to get the Canon 1.4X Teleconverter. It would give you a little more range with the 70-200mm without severely degrading the image and only loosing 1 f stop. I've also tried the Canon 2.0x Teleconverter and did not like the results much.

[andysgr]

Fantastic pictures Jennifer!

[greenmako]

Nice shots! love the gibbon shot

[LoneStar]

That bald eagle is a great photo!