The zoo in Philadelphia is, and always has been, one of my favorite places. We had the chance to visit this week and of course I took a million and three photos.
When you arrive, you need to park a block or so away and walk to the Zoo entrance. Along the way, we passed this beautiful mural. The colors! I could not resist this capture.
Say hello to my leeetle friends. These are lemurs. They had the best time pouncing back and forth on their perches and playing games together. Their eyes were stunning and I think the background here really brings them out.
What's that? The giraffes are your favorites? Oh, mine too! Take a look at these guys, are they gorgeous or what? These guys were the perfect opportunity to try out my new 75 - 300mm lens. The first is shot at 75mm, the second at about 150, then the last at the full monty. I was pretty impressed! I do need to practice with it a bit more, though. I found it a little tricky to keep steady at the full 300mm. I can see where a tripod would have been a big help.
Of course, there are also some lovely sculptures at the Zoo. This fountain is just one example. The animals leap through the water as if they are dancing. The water crosses and plays off the sculpture, sometimes splashing passers by. I used a higher ISO to capture the water's motion. I'm really pleased with the results. Two of my favorites from the day:
This was a great place for me to practice and I hope to get back to the Zoo again soon!
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