Chester Zoo Tigers (& a pretty boy)

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I was at the Zoo yesterday - didn't bump into LCPete though he was there at the same time :bonk:

Spent most of my time at the Tigers rather than my usual waiting (patiently of course :LOL:) outside the jaguar enclosure. Here are a few from the day - the weather was terrible for most of the day so I was really happy when it brightened up a bit :)
C&C welcome & appreciated (y)

1. Thirsty work being this scary :LOL:

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2. MINE!!

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3. The promised pretty boy :p

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Cheers for looking (y)
 
great composition all 3
#1 and #2 exposure spot on
#3 looks a little drab
do the colours need a bit of help mebbe?
 
Loving #1!!! (y)
 
mmcp42 said:
great composition all 3
#1 and #2 exposure spot on
#3 looks a little drab
do the colours need a bit of help mebbe?
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Cheers Mike, I tried adding some more saturation to the shot but didn't feel that it worked too well in keeping with my other shots from the day (the weather was drab so I thought I go for the same :LOL:)
I'm just trying to tie my portfolio together with lots of the same tones & levels of saturation in my shots - remains to be seen whether or not it'll work though...

DarknFuzzy said:
Loving #1!!! (y)
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Cheers (y)
 
As ever they are all very good, but #1 for me Mike, a nice bit of eye contact there.(y)
 
Hi Mike shame I missed you at the zoo
These are wonderful Tiger shots you did really well as its a difficult enclosure to get any sort of shot.
You've given me the incentive to try the Tigers again next time I go :)
Pete

PS did you happen to notice if the otters were out ? I did not see them out which is very unusual
 
Well caught with #1 Mike :clap:
#2 aint 'arf bad either (y)
#3 look more a painting to be honest, is that good or bad? not sure but its a different take on a "well used" subject :D
 
moomike said:
Cheers for the feedback Pete, you'll have to give me a shout when you're next going (y)

The otters were out towards the end of the afternoon - squeaking really loudly at everyone that walked past! :LOL:
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Hi Mike I will give you a shout, I'm there quite often.
Pete
 
very nice shots mike (y)
 
1st and 3rd for me mike..
well done glad your getting on well with the new toy..

:thinking: dont suppose you got a shot just before the 1st with the water unbroken . with a nice reflection ,that would have made another great shot im sure..

md(y)
 
Chloe said:
great set of shots, really like the first (y)
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Thanks Chloe :)

monkeydave said:
1st and 3rd for me mike..
well done glad your getting on well with the new toy..

:thinking: dont suppose you got a shot just before the 1st with the water unbroken . with a nice reflection ,that would have made another great shot im sure..

md(y)
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Cheers Dave - I did get a shot like that but it wasn't as strong eye contact wise - like he'd seen someone tastier looking over my shoulder :LOL: (y)
 
excellent detailing on great shots (y)
 
All great shots, but agree with mmcp42 about the colours.
As others have said, loving #1 for the eye contaact you've capured.
 
Cheers for the feedback Torpedo (y)
The colour & toning is the same I use for all of my images, just the way I post process - the parrot image may be a tiny bit darker than I usually go for though which may have resulted in more drab colours - I'll see how it looks lightened up a tad (y)
 
:clap: Superb Tiger shots. #2 for me, for being such a different angle (y)
 
Great shots Mike especially the two of the Tiger(s).
Would the shot of the birdy look (dare I say) better composition if you cropped the top of the picture to just above his wing ?? (Just an Idea)
 
gibbo said:
Would the shot of the birdy look (dare I say) better composition if you cropped the top of the picture to just above his wing ?? (Just an Idea)
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Feel free to offer honest feedback on my shots any time mate (*...strikes Gibbo off Christmas card list for using the forum correctly* :LOL:)

I did actually try what you suggested but as I keep all of my shots to the same aspect ratio I just couldn't get it to look right - if I cropped closer to the wing then I lost either the space he was looking into or clipped too close to his wing :bang: I settled for adding on an extra few inches to the left of the shot so as I could crop a bit closer but the bird must've just been chunky & determined to make my life awkward :LOL:

Cheers for the suggestion mate (& congrats on the recent photo thing with the ship too (y))
 
Thanx Mike.
If I send you an adressed pre signed xmas card to send to me will you post it.... I do realy want at least one card this year...... :D
 
gibbo said:
Thanx Mike.
If I send you an adressed pre signed xmas card to send to me will you post it.... I do realy want at least one card this year...... :D
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It's a lot of effort to walk to that post box but as it'd be Christmas I may see if I can bring myself to do it :LOL:

zarozinia said:
Stunning shots of the tigers - I would pay for pics like those.
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Thank you Zarozinia, much appreciated (y)

photostar_1 said:
I like all three, just as they are!
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Thanks Carole :) (y)
 
Beautiful shots Mike (y)
Your animal shots always impress me, I think your processing style really comes into its own on shots like these.
Loving the tigers, very nicely caught.
Both have a very majestic 'dont even think about it' look :LOL:
 
gibbo said:
Ill pay for a taxi to and from the PO :cautious: honest
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:LOL: You've got a deal (& a card) :LOL:

InaGlo said:
Beautiful shots Mike (y)
Your animal shots always impress me, I think your processing style really comes into its own on shots like these.
Loving the tigers, very nicely caught.
Both have a very majestic 'dont even think about it' look :LOL:
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:) Thanks Glo (y)
 
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