Another Trip to the Zoo

1. Pelican Pose
This is actually a panorama of three photos. You unfortunately cannot really see the detail when it's this small, but...



And yes, I know that the stuff in the background is distracting. Unfortunately, there wasn't much I could do about it.




2. It Rained






3. Ocelot
A bit blurry due to the glass.






4. Sleepiness
I can't help but want to cuddle up with the ocelots... super adorable.




5. Up in a Corner




6. Yearning for Freedom
Probably my favorite from this trip.





7. Fluorescent Light-Bathing





8. Officially Autumn




9. Fun With Reflections




10. Colors in the Window
Second favorite.






Thanks!



(AND, by the way- are the photos big? Because I resized them, but they don't seem to be any smaller than before. Sometimes it takes a while to register on my computer for some odd reason.)

Florecent light bathing is HUGE

Persephoneia wrote:2. It Rained



7. Fluorescent Light-Bathing




8. Officially Autumn

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Hey Perse!

I do enjoy your photography. Quick comments now.

1. You could edit the tail feathers of the bird at the back using photoshop. Otherwise, good shot. The only other nitpick is that the feathers/body is exposed a lot while the head and the beak are not so exposed. Mildly unsettling, but it's okay.
2. It's a good shot, but I feel you could've done better. Focusing is off and composition could've been better.
3.This is a bit like those 'I've-been-to-that-place' photos.
4.D'aww. Cute! The angle/lighting can be better.
5.Really good work. Lighting is really good.
6.A really good shot. Great stuff, this.
7.Brilliant! I love the capturing, lights and the detail you have captured. This is just gorgeous. You could enter it to some nature magazine.
8.Good composition. Try messing with the colour levels a bit.
9&10. Interesting but not those that strike me as wow. It's a pretty pic, but not really photographic.

Keep clicking!
Cheers,
~Lava

Hey there! It is always a pleasure reviewing your work, m'dear!

1) Hm, hm, hm. This photo strikes me as a little busy. There might be too much detail here. I think the effect would be different if the picture was bigger (sometimes resizing is a real pain, no?). But compared to some of the photos you have later on, this one just isn't that spectacular.

2) I really like the mood you're trying to build here! And because I'm very paranoid about taking my camera near wet things, I commend you on your bravery! However. I feel like there needs to be something more, something to really draw me in. Maybe restore it to full color? Maybe next time get really close on the details and avoid those little waves looking a little blurry? I'm not sure, but you should play around with this. Otherwise it kinda looks like a "seen-it" picture.

3) Hm. I like this picture, but have you look at his face? Just take a look at that expression for two seconds. I would crop right into that face, and you've got a great picture. The cat's eyes are closed, and he's just got that "I am content, and I am awesome" look on his face. Capture that.

4) Oh, what a sweetie! Photographically speaking, however, this stikes me as a "Hey, guys, I've been to the zoo. Here's a picture of it" picture. I think it's mainly the angle, which just screams "zoo" to me. I'm not sure what the exhibit design looks like, but a lot of your other zoo photos seem to overcome this trap. I'd look into capturing less of a "zoo" feel next time.

5) Oh, ho. Iguana lovelies! Gotta love this photo. The pose, the lighting! Great, great work! Looks like a professional photo to me!

6) YES. Just, yes. You've got the character, the lighting, the pose. Beautiful, somewhat haunting. Reminds me of Sarabi from the Lion King.

7) Yes, yes, yes! WIN! I'm very glad that you made this one bigger, otherwise the detail would have been lost. Great! How else can I express my love for this photo? You've captured every scale in crystal detail. You've got character for the guy. Oh, great, great, great!!!

Hm. Can't say how I feel about this one. I like it, but to get a really "autumn" feel, you'd need to capture the color of the leaves better. I do like the raindrop effect, though.

9) I like this in an abstract way. Out of the two (this one and the next one), I like this one better. It's more ordered and less chaotic.

10) Everything that applied for #9 applies here.

Your photography is EPIC! =3

Those are really elegant. Your camera takes really great pictures, and you are a fantastic photographer!

The lion picture reminded me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNv2A4Kf ... re=related
The first time I watched that video I was like HOMG I WANT A LION. haha.

Anyway - that's all I really wanted to say. Considering everyone else already critiqued most of these pictures, I'll just tell you they're awesome. Because they are. You know it.