StephenPatterson Posted February 25, 2012 Share #1  Posted February 25, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Perhaps no animal (except the Kangaroo) is more closely associated with it's home country than the Chinese Panda Bear. At the Panda Research & Breeding Center in Chengdu they breed and raise Giant Pandas, and currently have around 80 in residence.  The Center works with zoos from around the world to loan pandas, including the San Diego Zoo, The National Zoo in Washington DC and the Edinburgh Zoo.  M9 + 90 Elmarit-M  As always comments, critique and suggestions welcome and appreciated  [ATTACH]302185[/ATTACH]  [ATTACH]302186[/ATTACH]  [ATTACH]302187[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted February 25, 2012 Share #2  Posted February 25, 2012 Nice shots, lucky to live in Chengdu Anyone that lives there, its a must see!!  Thanks for sharing  Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share #3 Â Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks JRM. I had only ever seen a panda once before, perhaps 20+ years ago at the National Zoo in DC. As I recall the two pandas were behind thick glass and sleeping. To be this close to so many pandas, many of which were NOT sleeping, was amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted February 25, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted February 25, 2012 I agree, i have had similar experiences with wild grizzly bears and polar bears, just to be in their presence was something the National Geographic cannot convey in film or sound. Â Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share #5 Â Posted February 25, 2012 I agree, i have had similar experiences with wild grizzly bears and polar bears... Â Except wild grizzly bears and polar bears do not have a diet limited to bamboo. Sometimes photographer is on the menu!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzDoc Posted February 25, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted February 25, 2012 Fabulous series, Stephen. Thanks. You do that 90 Elmarit great justice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share #7 Â Posted February 25, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Fabulous series, Stephen. Thanks. You do that 90 Elmarit great justice. Â Thanks Doc. Just for reference the first shot was 1/350th at f/4, as I find the 90 Elmarit-M sharpens up a bit if stopped down just a tad. ISO400. Don't misunderstand, the 90 Elmarit-M is great wide open, but at f/4 I think it really shines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzDoc Posted February 25, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks Doc. Just for reference the first shot was 1/350th at f/4, as I find the 90 Elmarit-M sharpens up a bit if stopped down just a tad. ISO400. Don't misunderstand, the 90 Elmarit-M is great wide open, but at f/4 I think it really shines. Good to know - I'm just getting to know mine. Thanks again, Stephen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myshkine Posted February 25, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted February 25, 2012 The first one is just cool. I lived in Beijing many years ago, but at that time there were no zoos, just people in bicycles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 25, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted February 25, 2012 Stephen, Â I love the first shot. Perfect composition, timing, colors and sharpness. After seeing this one, I'd take him home with me but my supply of bamboo is rather slim. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share #11  Posted February 26, 2012 Stephen, I love the first shot. Perfect composition, timing, colors and sharpness. After seeing this one, I'd take him home with me but my supply of bamboo is rather slim.  Paul  Eating bamboo...it's what panda do!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 26, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted February 26, 2012 Stephen - Â Wonderful, especially #1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted February 27, 2012 Share #13 Â Posted February 27, 2012 Stephen, Â the first one is top. The fellow is enjoying his meal and we are enjoying to watch. The best is the wastage on its chest while his looks are telling us all the rest. Many thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soo Posted February 28, 2012 Share #14 Â Posted February 28, 2012 I am jealous of everything. What wonderful images and experiences and camera. Maybe in my next life ...... lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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