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Finally, the Zoo…

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I finally managed to finish processing the images from my trip last month to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY. A few of these have already made their way into blog posts but I wanted to include them here so everyone can enjoy the whole group. I managed to accumulate quite a few more images than I showcase here but these are my best from that day. Next time I will try using a circular polarizer to reduce any glare on the glass.

Anyone in the central NY area that is interested in visiting the zoo can check out all it has to offer here: Rosamond Gifford Zoo. I was very impressed with the zoo and will definitely be making additional trips out to visit. Maybe I’ll wait for spring so I can get some better outside images…

Waiting Snake (unsure species)

Waiting
Snake (unsure species)

Who me? Parrot

Who me?
Parrot

Chillin' African Lions

Chillin’
African Lions

Anticipation (Unsure)

Anticipation
(Unsure)

On Alert Squirrel Monkey

On Alert
Squirrel Monkey

Huddlin' Ring-Tailed Lemurs

Huddlin’
Ring-Tailed Lemurs

Hunter Broad Winged Hawk

Hunter
Broad Winged Hawk

Out for a Stroll Pebguin

Out for a Stroll
Pebguin

Contemplation Markhor

Contemplation
Markhor

Relaxin' Tigers

Relaxin’
Tigers

Family Asian Elephants

Family
Asian Elephants

I'm Watching Snow Leopard

I’m Watching
Snow Leopard

One Bench More

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Another from my latest excursion to Delta Lake State Park for the Monochrome Winter series.

One Bench, Two Bench, Three Bench More Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/125s, 65mm, f/16, ISO 200

One Bench, Two Bench, Three Bench More
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/125s, 65mm, f/16, ISO 200

Industrial

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This week over at A Word in Your Ear the Word a Week Challenge is all about industrial images. You can check out the original post here AWAWC: Industrial. My intent was to get out and capture a few new images but once again work and the weather have made that a challenge unto itself. Hopefully, a recycling of a few images from July 2012 will not offend anyone.

I had been driving past each of these buildings/structures for years and when I caught the photography fever I always wanted to capture them in the early morning light. I was fortunate enough one morning in July to get the sunrise I was looking for and the time to visit each location. I was very happy with how each image turned out and have been keeping my eye open for additional subjects, but surprisingly it isn’t as easy as I thought. I keep looking though…

Awake! Rock beast Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1, 4, 15s bracket), 26mm, f16, ISO 400

Awake! Rock beast
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1, 4, 15s bracket), 26mm, f16, ISO 400

From a forgotten time Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/125, 1/30, 1/8s bracket), 21mm, f16, ISO 400

From a forgotten time
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/125, 1/30, 1/8s bracket), 21mm, f16, ISO 400

Nature takes back Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/80, 1/20, 1/5s bracket), 32mm, f22, ISO 200

Nature takes back
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/80, 1/20, 1/5s bracket), 32mm, f22, ISO 200

The business end Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/40, 1/10, 1/3s bracket), 58mm, f22, ISO 200

The business end
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, (1/40, 1/10, 1/3s bracket), 58mm, f22, ISO 200

The Bird Feeder

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The weather while I was at my Dad’s house was not very conducive to photography. I captured the first image early one morning before the wind started to kick up and cause everyone to run for the house. The second two images I captured from the warmth of the kitchen through the window. The slight dullness is due to the window screen I was focusing through. I think it is time for me to get a feeder for the back yard…

Before the Feast Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 58mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Before the Feast
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 58mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

The Pause While Eating Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 165mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

The Pause While Eating
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 165mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Feast Time Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 180mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Feast Time
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/400s, 180mm, f/8, EV +0.7, ISO 200

Post and Tree in the Snow

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For the Monochrome Winter series…

Post and Tree in the SnowNikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/60s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 800

Post and Tree in the Snow
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/60s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 800

Lookout Silhouette

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Went out to visit my family this weekend with my daughter. Although it was a long drive we had a great time. The weather didn’t cooperate so I was unable to go exploring with the camera. I had that itch that needed to be scratched so after we returned home today I went for a walk down around the Utica Marsh.

This is a observation/lookout stand supposedly used for viewing the happenings in the marsh. To bad they do not keep the view cleared that looks into the marsh. The only opening lets you look clearly in the wrong direction. I still liked the outline and shadows created by the structure. I tried a little cross processing in an attempt to add a little to the image. Not sure it worked…

Lookout SilhouetteNikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1600s, 28mm, f/8, ISO 200

Lookout Silhouette
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1600s, 28mm, f/8, ISO 200

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Black and White or Sepia Tones

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Cee Neuner has a weekly photo challenge over on her blog. This week’s challenge is all about B&W or sepia toned images, as you can probably tell by the title of this post.

I have been looking at this particular image since I captured it on Saturday. There is a strong blue sky which definitely accentuates the snow and the pine needles in the strong side light. I liked the detail I was able to capture in the pine cone and the piece of branch. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to process it in color or B&W. The challenged helped make up my mind.

This also makes a nice addition to my Monochrome Winter series…

Pinecone Sno-coneNikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 200

Pine cone Sno-cone
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 200