Santiago National Zoo - Trip to Chile - Set 1

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Originally Posted by deetheturk

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

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

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Originally Posted by IzzieK

Hi Otavio...welcome back to society...:D

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....:eek: Anyway, those stupid thought gotten rid of, I must say you did wonders with all these shots. All nicely done and composed...

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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,

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Originally Posted by mugge

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?

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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,

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Originally Posted by Bobobird

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. :)

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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,

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Originally Posted by Mike Buckley

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

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Hello, Mike. Thanks for your encouraging words!

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

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Originally Posted by Slipper

Excellent set, especially the penguin shots, very clear.

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Thanks, John! I appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by bnnrcn

Welcome back Otavio. Great shots again :)

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

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Originally Posted by Mutley

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

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

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Originally Posted by Rebel

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

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Thank you, Matt. Cheers,

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Originally Posted by NorthernFocus

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Geoff F

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

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Thank you very much, Geoff. Cheers,