Got to the zoo today...

[RogersDA]

Enjoy. Comments always welcome.
(Last one's for you, Harry :D)

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[Maestro]

Great shots! I love the cheetah pic and that Emu looks so sad with that expression.

[JenGrace]

What kind of bear is that in the first shot?

You got some fun pics there. I like the lazy cheetah. :D

[RogersDA]

What kind of bear is that in the first shot?

You got some fun pics there. I like the lazy cheetah. :D

Thanks for the comments. It's a Spectacled (or Andean) Bear here at the National Zoo (http://nationalzoo.si.edu).

[RogersDA]

Great shots! I love the cheetah pic and that Emu looks so sad with that expression.

Thanks for the comments. Yeah, I agree that the emu looks a bit sad. Probably due to the fence.:huh

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[Swartzy]

I love the lions! Really nice captures here. Looks like you had a nice day for the zoo to boot...great job!

[Harryb]

Excellent set of shots, even the rodent. :thumb Outstanding (and long) post wok on the emu shot.

[dbaker1221]

fantastic job.

[RogersDA]

Thanks, Swartzy, Harry, and Dave. We had a great time there.

The post processing on the emu wasn't too bad. He looked good enough to save so I figured I'd give it a go. :D

[ShepsMom]

Thank you David for posting these beautiful pictures. You know, i just love big cats, i think they're sooooo graceful, i can scream! :barb:barbPoor Emu, i feel so sorry for anything caged :cry It's just not right! But i understand that they must be kept that way to prevent from dying in the wild as they wont be able to survive. It's a really sad world.

[jeff lapoint]

That cheetah shot rocks!:clap