Leopards (taken through glass)

[Leon]

Yesterday I had a ride up to the South Lakes Zoo with the kids.

I now have a 1,4X converter to go with the 70-200 F4L  it's brilliant for outdoor use, equivalent to 450 (ish)MM now so I can get really close, and it's super sharp when I stop wobbling!!

 

just a shame we have to see these animals in cages

 

 

[Phil]

1 hour ago, Leon said:

just a shame we have to see these animals in cages

It is, but the zoos do some excellent conservation work so I guess we must make allowances.

These look pretty good for through glass shots 

[Kobione]

Lovely shots Leon - to see them in the wild would be fantastic, but if publicity about the plight of some species can help then I don't mind viewing them like this, and these two look comfortable!

[colinb]

22 hours ago, Leon said:

 

just a shame we have to see these animals in cages

 

Better alive in a Zoo than stuffed on a plinth, Leon.

[Leon]

1 hour ago, colinb said:

Better alive in a Zoo than stuffed on a plinth, Leon.

very true.   

and with all the negative publicity the South lakes Zoo have had this year I think all the animals there (especially the endangered ones) will have extra special care