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 05/15/2005 04:34:15 PM · #1
Some images from today, any feedback most welcome.



This is the first time I have been along to a Wildlife Park where I set out to take some decent images (for me anyway). I have recently purchased a Sigma 28-200mm lense and these images were taken between 150mm and 200mm focal length.

Please let me know what you think?
Nordic.
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 05/15/2005 05:17:24 PM · #2
Fine images Neil, love the polecat and the Rhino.
 05/15/2005 05:22:16 PM · #3
Neil
I didnt know you were into self portraits
05/15/2005 05:24:13 PM · #4
-- that one is awesome. I think it would be better if a little bit of flash were used, or if the light was shining on him a bit more. And if you could find an angle where you could see both of his eyes.
 05/15/2005 05:31:42 PM · #5
Originally posted by Artan:
Neil
I didnt know you were into self portraits


Thanks Ian!

He probably looks better than I do after a few beers?

N.
 05/15/2005 06:22:56 PM · #6
frightening you said this was a wildlife park.....i have 2 of the 6 animals living in my house....i really love the pictures...it must have been a fun day
 05/15/2005 06:24:42 PM · #7
Originally posted by buzzmom:
frightening you said this was a wildlife park.....i have 2 of the 6 animals living in my house....i really love the pictures...it must have been a fun day


Must be the Rhino and the Meercats! :P
 05/15/2005 06:28:38 PM · #8
how did you guess!!! getting that rhino in the tub after he gets all that mud on him is not a pretty sight....actually we have a ferret and a russian tortoise :) but im currently bidding for a rhino on ebay.....NOT!
 05/15/2005 06:32:23 PM · #9
Originally posted by buzzmom:
frightening you said this was a wildlife park.....i have 2 of the 6 animals living in my house....i really love the pictures...it must have been a fun day


Great day (seems like the first sunny weekend in Oxfordshire this year!).

I am quite pleased with results, always find it a difficult balancing act - responsible father with his eye on the kids (catching them before leaping into the penguin enclosure), or waiting those extra few seconds in viewfinder mode for the shot you want?
05/15/2005 07:36:44 PM · #10
if the kids are heading for the penguins go for the picture....if they are heading for the rhinos go for the kids
 05/15/2005 08:47:42 PM · #11
Originally posted by nordic:
Some images from today, any feedback most welcome.



This is the first time I have been along to a Wildlife Park where I set out to take some decent images (for me anyway). I have recently purchased a Sigma 28-200mm lense and these images were taken between 150mm and 200mm focal length.

Please let me know what you think?
Nordic.
NordicPics


Some really nice shots! Love the Meercats!!
 05/16/2005 03:27:30 AM · #12
Originally posted by buzzmom:
if the kids are heading for the penguins go for the picture....if they are heading for the rhinos go for the kids


sound advice!
 05/16/2005 04:18:49 PM · #13
That tortoise is fantastic. I had a Sigma 28-200 and hated it, but it was probably an older version. Yours seems to work OK.
 05/16/2005 05:13:53 PM · #14
Originally posted by Silev:
That tortoise is fantastic. I had a Sigma 28-200 and hated it, but it was probably an older version. Yours seems to work OK.


Thanks Hugh,

I have definately had mixed results with it. These are probably the first images that I have been really happy with, but thats more to do with user error I think!

What new lense have you swapped it for?
 05/16/2005 06:14:50 PM · #15
Originally posted by nordic:

What new lense have you swapped it for?

I got a Sigma 28-80 (f2.8-4) and a Nikon 75-300. They're both much better. But I normally use a 50 or 20 prime.
 05/17/2005 01:43:50 AM · #16
Truely great captures. I like all of them.
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