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ENJOYING THE SPRING

© Jack Gaskin

ENJOYING THE SPRING

Uploaded: May 07, 2011

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D90 Tamron 18-270@85mm ISO200F5.3 SS1/80
Raw adjustments in I-Photo.

"FINALLY" got my UPLOAD Problems FIXED.
Shot last week at the Bronx Zoo in NYC, where I met Jeff Bange and enjoyed the WARM SUNSHINE almost as much as this Old Fella at the Congo Exhibits outdoor enclosure.
If you live w/in driving distance take a day trip and go SHOOT AWAY !!!

HAPPY MOTHER's DAY

Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 07, 2011

Good Morning, Poppy! :-) Looks like you fellas had fun! Wonderful portrait of this great beast! #1375147

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 07, 2011

Excellent capture of this big fella, Jack. Looks like yous had a great day. #9392860

Patricia Seidler May 07, 2011

I used to be just 45 minutes away from the zoo. Now I would have to make a day of it...

Great shot Jack. He looks like he was posing for you. They are so much fun to watch and photograph. #9392870

Mike Clime May 07, 2011

Morning, Jack! This guy seems to be really taking it in and enjoying the day. Nice capture, light and details. #9392875

Douglas Pignet May 07, 2011

lloks like this big guy is very comfortable...well done #9392903

Gregory R. Gaskin May 07, 2011

Very nice, he sure gave you an interesting pose, only 131 days to Yellowstone. #9392921

Aimee S. McMaster May 07, 2011

.....he's chillaxin' for sure....wonderfully captured Jack! #9392975

Monnie Ryan May 07, 2011

Sure wish we lived close enough for a visit! This is really a cool character, Jack - terrific job! #9392978

Nadia Paul May 07, 2011

He sure looks relaxed - great capture Jack! #9393039

Robert R. Goodman May 07, 2011

Awesome zoo capture,Jack.Beautiful lighting and DOF.I'm only about 45 min away from the PHX zoo,I should get up there!!!! #9393132

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 07, 2011

He sure has a commanding presence as in "I am king of the hill." Great pose and lighting Jack. #9393192

Lynn M. Whitt May 07, 2011

Great capture... #9393339

Jyri Vissak May 07, 2011

Great timing! Wonderful portrait here. #9393427

Ron McEwan May 07, 2011

Sure would like to take you up on that visitation Jack. This shot looks so real in his captivity, you nailed it my friend. #9393849

Robert K. Bemus level-classic May 07, 2011

No way are we descended from the apes-- we're not this beautiful...great shot and portrait, Jack!! #9393965

Jeffrey R. Bange May 08, 2011

Great shot Jack, love his pose. Hope you had a great weekend with the family. #9395281

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