Santiago National Zoo - Trip to Chile - Set 1

[Otavio]

Hello stranger, I was wondering just the other day where you were hiding anyway my friend, good to see you have not let your standards slip

Wonderful series Otavio, well done!

Cheers David

Hello, David! Well... here I am again! Thanks for viewing and commenting, mate. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Hi Otavio...welcome back to society...

In all these shots, I am wondering why the Flamingo has zips in its beak, then when I look at the chimps, I wonder why that little one do not have that zip in his mouth instead.... Anyway, those stupid thought gotten rid of, I must say you did wonders with all these shots. All nicely done and composed...

Hello, Izzie! Well, if I was inside the Chimps area, I would love them to have the zips instead of those big teeth! As I was outside their domain area, I actually think it was nice to shoot such an open mouth with those huge teeth!

Thank you very much for viewing and commenting. I appreciate it. Regards,

[Otavio]

Great shots all of them. I live in Melbourne Australia and we have a great zoo here. I have always wanted to take pictures there... never got around to do that. What would be the best lenses to take....300mm 2.8 is out of my league?

Hello, Ole. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Regarding the lens, I shot these images with a Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro (F/4.0 ~5.6), a budget lens. The 300 F/2.8 is a much better and more expensive lens, that should be able to do a great job in such a place.

Waiting to see your zoo images soon.

Regards,

[Otavio]

Wow Otavio, wonderful images all.

Mind if I ask? How many vacations do you take a year? Every time I look at your shots it is always this or that vacation. Wish I had it as good as you have.

Hi, Bobo! Thanks for your comments. Regarding the vacations question, I dont mind at all: Here in Brazil we have a 30 days vacation, by law. Besides that, I oftenly do some offshore work and, when I do so, every offshore worked day grants me a day off. So, that explains my "multi vacation capabilities" !

Regards,

[Otavio]

Another predictably nice set, Otavio. By the way, pay no attention to Bobo, as he constantly flits back and forth between China and Ontario.

Hello, Mike. Thanks for your encouraging words!

Regarding Bobo, you are absolutely right, he travels much more than me!

[Otavio]

Excellent set, especially the penguin shots, very clear.

Thanks, John! I appreciate it!

[Otavio]

Welcome back Otavio. Great shots again

Thanks, Binnur. I am glad you liked the images.

[Otavio]

very nice set, like #2 & 3 best but all of them are crackers

Hello, Steve. Thanks for viewing the thread. Kindest regards,

[Otavio]

Great set of images, the one of the chimps is my favourite

Thank you, Matt. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Nice set of shots, Otavio. I particularly like nos.1, 4, and 8. Four weeks of vacation, my goodness. I'd have a hard time returning to work after so much time off.

Hi, Dan. Thanks for viewing and commenting! Rgds,

[Otavio]

You have nicely managed to capture the facial expressions of these animals.

Thank you very much, Geoff. Cheers,