Menagerie, zoo of Jardin des Plantes, Paris

[bje07]

In One of the oldest zoos in the world!
Opened in 1794 the Ménagerie is one of the oldest zoos in the world! This zoo has hosted various species and famous residents like Zarafa the giraffe in the 19th century, and today with Nénette the female orangutan. The history of the Ménagerie is evident in the many buildings that are classified as historical monuments since 1993. The unique architectural heritage adds to the charm of any visit to the Ménagerie.

I spend few hours there. Old fashion zoo I took some shots of orangutans and panther, with a difficulty animals are visibles through thick glasses.

# 1 panther (of China)



# 2 Nénette, old lady




# 3 Nénette




# 4 listen to me.

[Mike Buckley]

Quite nice considering that they were captured through thick glass. Terrific composition!

[bje07]

Thank you very much Mike
I thought about you, that day, I put my polarizer on my 16-55 mm but I changed lenses for tighter frames (and this one does not have unfortunately polarizing)

[bje07]

# 5 Nénette in jail?


She seems so sad

[Mike Buckley]

I put my polarizer on my 16-55 mm but I changed lenses for tighter frames (and this one does not have unfortunately polarizing)

An inexpensive step-up or step-down ring, which ever one is needed, would solve that problem.

[Shadowman]

Nice captures.

[bje07]

Thank you John.

[Wavelength]

I deeply feel for that old lady....there is no difference from human pathos .....

[bje07]

Thanks a lot Nandakumar.

[bnnrcn]

Very nice set Jean

[bje07]

He was just trying to eat what he has in his hand, but I imagine another story: As I caught this posture I can imagine he is telling to another monkey Eh if you continue I'll throw to you the stone I have in my hand!!!

[bje07]

Very nice set Jean

Thank you Binnur.

[billtils]

NIce set Jean, but I really like the panther- great DoF and nicely sharp where it matters.

[bje07]

Thank you Bill.

[bnnrcn]

Ah, this is my fav

He was just trying to eat what he has in his hand, but I imagine another story: As I caught this posture I can imagine he is telling to another monkey Eh if you continue I'll throw to you the stone I have in my hand!!!

[RandyRFJP]

Very nice images, Jean. I particularly like # 5 "Nénette in jail?"

[IzzieK]

First and last one for me, Jean...

[bje07]

Very nice images, Jean. I particularly like # 5 "Nénette in jail?"

Thank you Randy

[bje07]

First and last one for me, Jean...

Thank you Izzie.