[Chez]

I went to Twycross zoo today and managed to get a lot of pictures.

Here's the first pic I've processed...what do you guys reckon?

All critiques welcomed.



Larger version HERE
Full size version (1.84Mb) HERE

Exif -

Nikon D70
Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VR Lens
200mm Focal Length
1/250s
F5.6
Aperture Priority


Thanks
Chez

[CT]

:lol: That's one ser....ious gob!!

Great shot - sharp as a tack!

[Chez]

Thanks CT

Although, It's not easy to take a soft shot with this lens (exception to this is when hand-holding with a 1.7x teleconvertor - 35mm equivalent of 510mm....even with VR things can get a bit shaky then!)

I was pleased with the fact that the fence did not affect the shot (I had to shoot through it).

[Matty]

its a fantastic capture, i really like this kind of shot, shooting through a fence with a good telephoto is easy, as the camera is focusing on the subject which is so far away the fence blurs away to nothing....its a pity the rear fence wasnt a little more blurry though.

[CT]

Is he a young lion? I get the impression that mane and those teeth have some growing to do.

[Chez]

Originally Posted by CT

Is he a young lion? I get the impression that mane and those teeth have some growing to do.

I reckon so.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by EosD

its a fantastic capture, i really like this kind of shot, shooting through a fence with a good telephoto is easy, as the camera is focusing on the subject which is so far away the fence blurs away to nothing....its a pity the rear fence wasnt a little more blurry though.

I think EosD has hit the ball on the head here with his comment above. I would invest a few minutes in Photoshop and apply some blur to the background to remove the fence that is showing.

I would also apply a very slight crop a fraction above the wooden platform that he is lying on so remove any evidence that this was captured in captivity.