Mike's Other Pixtures #74

Today, I asked the boys to help me pick my post for the week.

Because they came up with two different pixtures .... both of which are good choices.

I am going to make this week's post and double header.

Both shots are from the Denver Zoo.

In case you haven't already figured it out .... I got a new camera recently.

Which always makes me a frequent visitor to the Zoo.

In fact, I think I have been there at least once a week since getting the new camera.

Mike's Other Pixtures #73

I struggle with the Big Horn Sheep at the Denver Zoo.

I think it might have a lot to do with the time of day that I usually visit.

It's a bright sunny venue .... inhabited by a really white animal.

So, if you don't get there early .... there is a really big chance for a "washed out shot".

On this day .... he was close to the fence, so I could get in tight.

And, the shadows that you see .... helped to tone all of that down.

They are actually the tree branches that I shot thru .... to get the sun where I needed it.

Mike's Other Pixtures #72

It was a good day for Baboon pixtures.

They were out and performing .... but regularly sitting still to survey the audience.

With my new 2x Teleconverter .... I was ready to get in close.

The pose made a nice display of both the creature and the habitat.

But it was the afternoon sun .... and as you can see that puts it on their backs.

So, we'll try again another day.

The morning sun on their faces .... would make the perfect day for Baboon pixtures.