Knine for Knowsley

[grumpybadger]

I first heard of this site during a photography day at Knowsley Safari Park so I thought it appropriate to pop up some pictures. I was lucky enough to be able to be there two days running and these pictures are from both days.

Swimming Asiatic Short Clawed Otter

Otter Jumping for Food

African Elephants

Fighting Baboons

Newborn Buffalo
We were lucky enough to see this calf minutes after delivery whilst still fully inside the "sack" and then slowly break through at take its first breath - magical.

Inquisitive Giraffe

Inquisitive Meerkat
I'd have liked more room around this meerkat but not being able to see through the viewfinder made life a bit difficult!

Active Tiger
Last shot of the 2 days. Just as we were packing up, the tiger suddenly leapt from the water and bounded to the fence. Exposure a touch off on the white of his chest but it was a grab it or lose it moment. I've got a slightly better version (IMO) that I am currently working up in Lightroom. I'll share when I have it sussed.

Any comments or criticism gratefully received.

Full gallery at www.beastall.com/2007_knowsley/

Thanks

Paul

 

[BALDYMAN]

Great elephant skin

 

[oldgit]

well done that man!

 

[moomike]

As already said Paul, great shots, especially the jumping otter & the tiger, can't wait to see the revised version if you think its better than that one!

 

[Richard T]

luuurve the tiger

rest are great too

 

[RobertP]

That buffalo shot!!!

The others are all pretty good too

 

[h.r.ford]

I love the moment you've caught between the cow and her calf. Precious.

 

[mobilevirgin]

Really nice set, that. I'm off to Knowsley on a photo day in June - can't wait