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Submitted by Chris-Hodgson on Sat, 14/01/2012 - 19:17

Today several of the guys n gals from my site and here met up at the Yorkshire wildlife park, in Doncaster. The low winter sun made for some amazing natural light both early and late on in the day. These are a couple of the big cat shots (quick edits) from the day.

 

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Submitted by clairemcintoshx
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 19:19
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These pictures are amazing, very well done- like from me!

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Submitted by archie2012
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 19:31
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Excellent Chris. Bit jealous lol

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Submitted by Chris-Hodgson
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 21:10
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I got these basically because I was observing the way Richard was working. That's what these things are all about for me. IMHO you can learn more seeing others at work, than you can ever learn reading books etc.

Added a couple more to the collection Wink

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Submitted by John Marsden
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 21:18
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I did not know the Serengetti was in Yorkshire.  Great photos, it certainly looks like the plains of Africa (or India.  No tigers in Africa except in Tarzan films!)

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Submitted by Chris-Hodgson
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 21:28
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There was a window of about 20-30 mins, where the natural light was just amazing. Sun was just starting to get low in the sky, and it just turned the lion enclosure in to a whole new photo opportunity. So glad me and Richard went round for a second bash with the lions, when we did. Smile

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Submitted by Vivien L
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 21:31
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Superb Chris, you can't beat the late afternoon light for excellent detail and warmth.

Stunning shots, thanks for sharing.

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Submitted by Ian Allington
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 22:27
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Superb Chris, as Viv said, the light has made these outstanding.

Well done, good to see you trying something new.

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Submitted by knedlík z japonska
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 22:30
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Velmi působivé fotky a také perfektní kvalita, smekám před záběry .... Smile

Ivan

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Submitted by Steve Ransome
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 22:32
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Hi Chris

That 5th down shot is the best of the bunch for me.  I see what ya mean about the light.  What a cracking set of shots.  I know also what you mean about looking at others and how they work.  On the few meets I have been on,  I always wondered why they were watching me!!! Lol

A super photoblog Chris....See ya at the NEC in March

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Submitted by Monty Grice
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 22:57
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Well done Chris.

The light certainly worked for you. They are all very good captures (Pardon the pun)

And the animals look really well considering it's midwinter.

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Submitted by Paul Wain
Date Sat, 14/01/2012 - 23:23
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Like it, well done

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Submitted by DeanMichaelCook
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 01:30
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Lovely photos.

 

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Submitted by Christine Davies
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 06:17
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Great photographs Chris, hope there are more to come. Thanks for showing us these, looks like you had a very successful day.

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Submitted by Chris-Hodgson
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 11:27
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Added a couple more big cats Wink

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Submitted by Jim Miller
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 12:28
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A great set of photos Chris...you'd never know they wer'rnt in the wild. Well done matey.

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Submitted by John Hall
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 17:30
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A super set of images Chris. I've seen it on Look North a couple of times and it now looks as if a trip down the A1 would be a good idea. Thanks for posting.

 

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Submitted by purvis42
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 19:19
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Nice set of pics here. Like it.

Ray

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Submitted by Glynis D
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 20:08
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super set of shots Chris, as all the others have said the light really makes the images, really sad I couldn't make it as well - looks like I missed a good day Sad

thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing the rest of your shots xx

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Submitted by bluebottle
Date Sun, 15/01/2012 - 23:09
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Wow, wow, wow and wow.  Absolutely fantastic pics Chris.  I have had a quick look at the park's website, and will definitely have to go.  The missus will want to come too - she loves tigers!

Think my fave pic is the first lioness - she looks so regal.

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Submitted by Mr FinePix
Date Mon, 16/01/2012 - 06:16
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Great set of images, Chris. They just go to show how important light is in photographs. Thanks for sharing

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Submitted by squiz
Date Tue, 17/01/2012 - 07:39
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Some nice sharp shots Smile

 

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Submitted by klovibond
Date Fri, 20/01/2012 - 16:00
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Number 4 is still my fave Chris, having viewed it large the eyes have it for me!!  It's a shame it can't be expanded here, so I hope you don't mind if I put the gallery link to that on here for other people to view large and see what I mean....

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Submitted by Southern Girl
Date Fri, 20/01/2012 - 21:23
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I hate to tell you this Chris but I don't think pics 9 and 10 are big cats....9 maybe,but I'm really not sure about 10 Wink

A great set of shots.. as I said before will definitely have to visit if we're ever up that way!

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Submitted by Bird Woman - Chris
Date Sat, 21/01/2012 - 07:32
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These shots are amazing, especially Lions & Tigers, so sharp and clear, you had a very rewarding shoot"

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Submitted by Chris-Hodgson
Date Sat, 21/01/2012 - 09:00
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I hate to tell you this Chris but I don't think pics 9 and 10 are big cats

LOL Whoops!!! They might be big cats in disguise lol

 

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Submitted by Steve Ransome
Date Sat, 21/01/2012 - 09:26
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Been back for the 2nd time now that issues have been sorted.  My fave is still the 5th one down.  That light is perfect for this shoot.  Like Fred says, lighting is very important.  The digit on the shutter too of course.

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Submitted by sedonamoonshine
Date Sat, 21/01/2012 - 10:23
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this is wonderful what beautiful animals

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Submitted by Welsh Jen
Date Sat, 21/01/2012 - 13:16
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Is that a shed I can see hidden in the shrubbery?

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Submitted by Capture This Photography
Date Sat, 21/01/2012 - 14:03
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Chris these are absolutely perfect.  I love love love the quality of the light. 

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Submitted by Chris-Hodgson
Date Sun, 22/01/2012 - 15:38
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LMAO @Jen. I think it may be a hidden Zulu warrior hut LMAO

This was the 2nd attempt with these Laurie, and myself and Richard Lindley dropped on the golden hour (actually lasted about 20-30 mins), just as the sun was getting low in the sky, and clipping the top of the mound they were on. We were like kids in a sweet shop, as it happened, just as we got back round to the lions again.

What impressed me more than anything, was how my 300mm zoom on a crop sensor, stood up against a 500mm f2.8 prime, on a full frame body (Richards rig)

This is Richard's shot as the keeper kindly called the tigers name, so we got eye contact http://www.flickr.com/photos/scruffywhippet/6700684851/

And this is mine, taken at exactly the same time http://www.flickr.com/photos/massive-photography/6742548911/

 

 

 

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Submitted by Brian
Date Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:14
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Great set Chris shame i never got down to the meeting.

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