piper Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I love my zoo membership and wish I was closer to Monarto to visit it more. I love the zoo for practicing with different settings as there are so many different subjects and in Adelaide Zoo you have the beautiful gardens as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'd definitely recommend getting a zoo membership, especially if you live near Monarto. I find photographing animals at the zoo to be a lot of fun, there are definitely challenges (like mucky, reflecty glass- grrr!) but it's always enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It has been a few years since I have been to the Adelaide Zoo, thought I got some great photos on my old point and shoot, can't wait to go back with my new camera. Might join up at the end of July early August to make the most out of my membership as I hate the cold and rarely leave the house :) What lens do you all find the best to use. I only have the kit zoom lens at the moment but am hoping to purchase a better lens in a couple months. Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I use a 100-400mm lens for my Zoo photos mostly nowadays, but my 18-270 used to do the job admirably also. When I had my 450D, I only used the 55-250mm kit lens and it did a nice job too. I'd go with your kit zoom lens and see how you go... you may be pleasantly surprised at what a decent job it does. The only reason I splurged on the 100-400mm lens was the fact that I am going to the zoos every weekend, and it seemed like a good investment because it was going to get a LOT of use. I certainly couldn't justify the $1800 price tag otherwise. If you need a bit more reach than the kit zoom, you could look into the 70-300mm lenses available out there... or look at the Tamron 18-270 for the best bang for buck... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have a 70 - 200 f2.8 I would like a big more reach for some enclosures and a few times at Monarto I have found 70 not wide enough but that is rare - mostly it is length I want. I still find I can get what I want though, it just means cropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I use a 70-300mm lens, the reach is very useful, especially at Monarto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Some photos from today's visit to Monarto Zoo: Zombi and Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zombi and Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Tsotsi by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Soona by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri and Galatea by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri playing with Gombe by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Great photos Grizabella, Zuri is so cheeky, feeling a bit sorry for Mum though...ouch Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Zuri is a cheeky girl, isn't she? Fumo at Taronga has discovered that when he does cute things, he gets an audience too... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 I had a lovely visit to see Adelaide Zoo's beautiful orangutans today, both of them came right up to the window (only the second time I've ever seen them come right up). Kluet looks huge up close! Kluet Kluet by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Kluet by PTroglodytes, on Flickr This was as far as I could zoom out- like I said, they were really close! Such a treat for me. :) Kluet by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Kluet by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Kluet by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Kluet by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Karta I'm so chuffed with this shot! Karta by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Unfortunate glare on the glass, unavoidable due to other visitors not staying still :p Karta by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Karta by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Karta by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Stunning photos grizabella... Our Orangutans have taken to staying inside again - Willow invariably under a blanket, and Jantan curled up in a big orange ball of hair... *sigh* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 You have captured some amazing interactions with the chimpanzees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Great shots Grizabella, Kluet looks like he wearing a wig :laugh: Love his facial expressions though, so human. Orangutans are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Beautiful shots Grizabella When shooting through the glass/Perspex do you put the lens right up to it or do you cover the camera to avoid the glare? Can't wait for Spring to become a member, if I get a shot half as good as the ones on the pages I will be over the moon :D They announced on the news tonight that Karta is expecting Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Haha, it does rather look like Kluet is wearing a wig! I get as close to the glass as possible, usually I can avoid glare and reflections (or at least the worst of it!) but it can really be a challenge at times. I'm cautiously excited about Karta's pregnancy, and crossing everything for the happy outcome they deserve! It will be so special of Karta is finally able to raise a baby. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Tsotsi by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Tsotsi and Boyd by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Sandali and Gombe by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Sandali by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Tsotsi and Sandali by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Galatea by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Tsotsi by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zombi and Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Sandali by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Galatea by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Absolutely love the photos in this thread. Yesterday I bought myself a canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens and today paid my Zoo membership fees Can't wait to try out my new lens, if the weather is good I might head out to Monarto on the weekend. Anyone else thinking of going? Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I was out at Monarto on Monday. We have a bit of a pattern to our trips now - over to the chimps first while they are still active and interacting with their enrichment/searching for food then on to the bus. We aim to be at the Carnivore platform about half an hour before the talk and do the loop through there. Usually some movement happening as they know the keeper is about or on the way. Then head up onto the platform to catch the action there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Galatea by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Zuri and 'Uncle' Boyd by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Sandali by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Sandali by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Tsotsi by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Gombe by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Gombe by PTroglodytes, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Finally managed to get out to Monarto last week. The weather was perfect and all the animals where taking full advantage of the sun and sleeping in the shade managed to get a few photos, shooting through Perspex covered in finger prints is a learning curve :) Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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