fox, lynx and wolf

[Iduna]

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We wanted to explore our local zoo in very early morning light. On last sunday at 7:00 a.m we started our tour. Before the crowds start with their noisy business we wanted to be through.

We found very relaxed animals enjoying the early spring morning,

 

All with Olympus EM5 and Telyt 250 mm on monopod. Yet it was a challenge to get the fence unvisible. This is going to happen if one does not undergo a certain distance and it need the "cooperation" of the animal

 

 

 

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[euston]

Wonderful shots! The morning light really adds to the atmosphere - well worth the early start.

[Northwest Wanderer]

Iduna,

These are amazingly good. Great detail.

[Louis]

Iduna, I very much like these shots! What I like most about them is that they don't look like being shot in a zoo!... This Olympus does amazing job in capable hands!

[pauledell]

Iduna,

 

A great series. Your subjects appear to be treated quite well and are content. Many zoos are not that caring.

 

Paul

[platypus]

Cute shots Iduna! This charming fluffy trio could easily be mistaken for pets lounging contentedly in their back garden at home, particularly the lynx which looks exactly like a rather large domestic cat.

[Guest Jeffbridge]

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Stunning shots! Especially the first one, a WOW shot!

[stuny]

Quite lovely.

[eddds]

Very nice shots,

 

Regards,

Edgard

[Iduna]

Euston,

thanks a lot for sharing the early tour. I liked the relaxed atmosphere. Since the zoo is very near one can do it more often I think.

 

Bill,

thank you. The Telyt 250 is all manual but one can manage. It is a matter of exercise but also luck. One can not always be sure whether the focus is right.

 

 

Stuart, Edgard,

thanks a lot for viewing and sharing a close look and writing a supportive comment.

Louis,

yes this little zoo is being well maintained, entry free and being situated in a lovely forest. The Olympus is ideal for shots with telelenses because its sensor is stabilized and the cropfactor is doubling the focal length. This works very well with the whole park of my old lenses. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

 

Paul,

our little zoo is well kept and as far as a visitor can see, the animals feel well. One can start a long debate here but since the zoo is shaded by an old beech forest it makes a soothing effect on animals and visitors. In this zoo only animals originated here are being shown. Thanks for your nice comment.

 

Dee,

yes, the lynx are cute and their fur has a pink touch in the morning light. The wolves are showing openly their ritual behaviour when there are no people watching. Many thanks for your nice comment.

 

Jeff,

thanks for your "Wow". The lens is very capable although it is an ordinary design and nothing special but I gives pleasant results nontheless and is a true Leica treasure compared to other brands.

[tundraline]

Very nice, especially the wolf shot. The lynx looks like he needs to go on a diet.

[Iduna]

tundraline,

thank you so much for your kind support.

[allamande]

Iduna,

 

These are beautiful shots with very flattering light and crisp textures.

To me, all look sad, melancholy. They'd rather be where they belong...But that's another story.

 

Ece

[Iduna]

Ece,

many thanks for your response. You may be right about your mentioning the "sadness". It is our own feeling that these beautiful animals are being kept in "prison". This debate is always present. On the other hand when one is there without any other people these animals are watching you the same way and it is quite interesting to start an "interaction".