Minnesota Zoo - Tamarins and Birds

[guppiecat]

Back in February, I went to the Minnesota Zoo and played with my new lenses. These shots aren't as good as I would like, largely as I was somewhat unfamiliar with the lenses and the light wasn't all that great. They are, however, of fuzzy animals, so that's a plus.

The set is here.




Cotton-Top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) - "Mmmm, cheese"


Cotton-Top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) - "To brie, or not to brie, that is the question."


Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) - The new lens is hard to use, but I get better shots of these guys than ever before.


Bird - I think that this would make a good icon for someone.


Grosbeak Starling (Scissirostrum dubium) - "Shutup! We're being watched!"


Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) - He may have a tempting offer for you, but remember, any agreement which must be signed in blood should be considered most carefully.


Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis) - Relativistic orioles are particularly difficult to photograph.


Pineapple - When they think no one is looking, pineapples will extend their heads and look around for predatory Dole trucks.

Comments

[trishtrash.livejournal.com]

Pineapple - When they think no one is looking, pineapples will extend their heads and look around for predatory Dole trucks.

This made me laugh inordinately loudly, thanks for that :)

The oriole shot is a wonderful, frantic thing... I love how the 'blurred' wing-tips are practically clear imprints. I would give my right arm an appropriate rental sum for a day with your camera.

[guppiecat]

Actually, you'd be better off renting a Nikon d300. It'll respond better in low light than mine will. I just got lucky there.

[mplsfish.livejournal.com]

When I was in 6th grade we all had to do a report on a mamal. I wanted to do Narwhales and my friend wanted red pandas. We both had a terrible time finding any info. I switched to giraffes and she got a bad grade.