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Taronga Zoo and the 300 VR f/2.8
Terminator and I took a visit to the Zoo on Friday to test my new 300 VR.
I had forgotten how many animals could only be viewed through glass/perspex and wire.  Which made for some challenging photography.
We were rewarded with some good opportunities from the 4 Snow Leopards who were very co-operative that morning. 
C&C most welcome Cheers Marc 
 D4|D3S|D700+MB-D10| 14-24 |24-70|70-200 f/2.8 VRII|70-200 f/4 VR|80-400 AF-S|500VR|Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro|TC's 1.4,1.7E & 2.0III|SB 900
Marc, the leopard shot is a beauty. The otter looks like he was behind glass, but still a great shot. Any bird shots with the 300?
Cheer John D3, D300, 14-24/2.8, 24-70/2.8, 85/1.4, 80-400VR, 18-200VR, 105/2.8 VR macro, Sigma 150/2.8 macro
http://www.johndarguephotography.com/
Hi John
Isn't the Ostrich a bird?? 
Didn't get to the large bird enclosure and we missed the Birds of prey feeding  D4|D3S|D700+MB-D10| 14-24 |24-70|70-200 f/2.8 VRII|70-200 f/4 VR|80-400 AF-S|500VR|Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro|TC's 1.4,1.7E & 2.0III|SB 900
Leopard shot is superb. Jumps out of the page. Great use of DOF and tack sharp.
Just a pity the light on the eyes isn't that great - not shining / glowing like they sometimes do. - Nick
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The leopard shot is just incredible, looks like you could reach out and pat him, probably not wise
I also really like the Ostrich shot, the lighting is great and it has such an aloof look to it.. the otto shot while good, is way below the stand of the other two, more a function of the environment then anything else.
Well Done!
Alll great shots Marc. That lens will be awesome for your trip later this year.
1 and 3 are tops. Second one I find the DOF just a bit too shallow. I would have like the eyes in focus as well. Cheers, André Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution. Ansel Adams
(misc Nikon stuff)
Many thanks for all your positive comments.
In regards to the Otter, point taken in regards to shallow DOF, one of the problems in trying to shoot through thick glass perhaps I did like his whiskers however.
Cheers Marc D4|D3S|D700+MB-D10| 14-24 |24-70|70-200 f/2.8 VRII|70-200 f/4 VR|80-400 AF-S|500VR|Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro|TC's 1.4,1.7E & 2.0III|SB 900
Hi Marc, as soon as I posted that comment I thought someone will correct me and say the Ostrich is a bird. But IMHO whoever designed the Ostrich got it wrong big time and I think it's a pretty poor excuse for a bird. Mind you, I've never designed any animals so how can I comment. But your shot is a great shot of what is "technically a bird". I recommend the bird show at 12 noon and 3pm I think each day if you get back there again. It would give the 300VR a great run for it's money. Cheers John D3, D300, 14-24/2.8, 24-70/2.8, 85/1.4, 80-400VR, 18-200VR, 105/2.8 VR macro, Sigma 150/2.8 macro
http://www.johndarguephotography.com/
Thanks John,
I will definitely be back for feeding time D4|D3S|D700+MB-D10| 14-24 |24-70|70-200 f/2.8 VRII|70-200 f/4 VR|80-400 AF-S|500VR|Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro|TC's 1.4,1.7E & 2.0III|SB 900
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