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Lion Country Safari..

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Backdoctor, May 28, 2005.

  1. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    took the family to LCS today. Here are some shots:

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    NIKON D2H    ---    420mm    f/7.1    1/2000s    ISO 320

    here the boss bonds with one of the locals
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    NIKON D2H    ---    17mm    f/11.0    1/250s    ISO 250

    slimy kiss?
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    NIKON D2H    ---    17mm    f/11.0    1/250s    ISO 250

    hows this for a one handed shot?:
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    NIKON D2H    ---    55mm    f/5.0    1/500s    ISO 200


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    NIKON D2H    ---    165mm    f/6.3    1/1250s    ISO 250

    it's not what you think, he's gonna lean over for a drink, really:
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    NIKON D2H    ---    420mm    f/5.6    1/1600s    ISO 250


    my trucks ext. temp meter read 110-112f:
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    NIKON D2H    ---    420mm    f/5.6    1/200s    ISO 250


    smile for the camera:
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    NIKON D100    ---    300mm    f/8.0    1/250s   
     
    Backdoctor, May 28, 2005
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  2. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Fantastic shots Harris. Looks like you all had a ton of fun. I love the first Giraffe shot.... :lol:
     
    Flew, May 28, 2005
    #2
  3. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    NO WAY!!!! That second shot had me laughing so hard!!! Well done!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
    PhotoDawg, May 29, 2005
    #3
  4. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    LMAO

    Got to love Marys face in that one shot it is priceless. I think the bird with the spikes is gorgeous
     
    mike mac, May 29, 2005
    #4
  5. TheKO

    TheKO

    461
    May 3, 2005
    Tampa, FL
    Where is this located?
     
    TheKO, May 29, 2005
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  6. Nikam

    Nikam

    474
    Apr 30, 2005
    Mission BC, Canada
    Great pics Harris - love 'em all but the second one is priceless. :)  :)  :) 
     
    Nikam, May 29, 2005
    #6
  7. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Those are so cool!

    Is that Mary doing the "Oh My GOD" look? Great shots all, where's this place?
     
    Steve S, May 30, 2005
    #7
  8. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    in Loxahatchee, western Palm Beach county.
     
    Backdoctor, May 30, 2005
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  9. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    Re: Those are so cool!

    Steve, the OMG look is because this guy has a long sticky tongue:
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    NIKON D2H    ---    17mm    f/13.0    1/250s    ISO 250


    this is Lion Country Safari, in western Palm Beach. Just 1 hour from us.
     
    Backdoctor, May 30, 2005
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  10. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Will ya look at that tongue!!!

    My God, I didn't know it was THAT huge! Wow, good shot!
     
    Steve S, May 30, 2005
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  11. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Wonderful images, Harris. The image with your wife is truly priceless. Each image is outstanding.
     
    eng45ine, May 30, 2005
    #11
  12. DiverX

    DiverX

    1,041
    Feb 12, 2005
    Murrells Inlet, SC
    Colors are stunning and really well done shots!!
     
    DiverX, May 30, 2005
    #12
  13. DavidM

    DavidM

    1,133
    Jan 25, 2005
    North Carolina, USA
    Harris, your timing is excellent. All are great, but I agree that the shot of Mary is absolutely priceless. Looks like a neat place! Thanks for posting.
     
    DavidM, May 30, 2005
    #13
  14. beaucamera

    beaucamera

    5,963
    Mar 11, 2005
    SF Bay Area, California
    Your giraffe shots are hilarious, Harris.

    Virginia
    aka beaucamera
     
    beaucamera, May 30, 2005
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  15. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    Thanks all, there are more, and I will post here and there. Getting ready for the barbecue today.
     
    Backdoctor, May 30, 2005
    #15
  16. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    Those are wonderful! Hope you all are having a fun, safe time on the Merritt Trip! Make sure you all get lots of pics of each other too, not just the birdies, so we know who was there!!! :D 
     
    Leigh, May 31, 2005
    #16
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