Just got back from a trip to Houston for work, and of course I found a way to sneak out to the zoo while I was there. I highlighted a story about their Jaguar over on the instagram, but this little cutie is the first story I wanted to share here. You don’t see aContinue reading “Thinking Outside the Fence”
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Dallas Zoo Backstage Safari
I’ve talked a little bit in the past about Denver Zoo’s behind the scenes and up-close encounters. A lot of zoos do them, and last August I participated in Dallas Zoo’s Backstage Safari. If you are visiting the Dallas Zoo, it’s a must-do. If you live in the area, it’s a real easy gift forContinue reading “Dallas Zoo Backstage Safari”
Digital Push
In looking at the list of AZA accredited facilities in the country, I noticed a small one a few hours from me: Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff Nebraska. I did the obvious thing and took a trip up over the weekend. I had two lenses with me, the 400/2.8 and the 16-35/4. When I wentContinue reading “Digital Push”
God’s Softbox
I’ve seen some big ol’ softboxes in my time. 72″ octoboxes, 80″ stripboxes. But none of them hold a candle to an overcast sky. A nice moderate layer of clouds that takes the sun’s harsh, directed 120,000 lux and turns it into a beautiful, evenly distributed 10,000 lux. DeBrazza’s monkeys, despite being incredibly handsome, haveContinue reading “God’s Softbox”
Wake Me Up Later
I can relate heavily to this cutie right now. Having just returned from a five day vacation from work, time spent visiting the Dallas and Fort Worth zoos, I really do just want to pull something over my head and go back to sleep. Despite my recent acquisition of a 400/2.8, I still took theContinue reading “Wake Me Up Later”
Treetop Chanting
Hey, why’s it a black howler monkey if it’s not black!? Two reasons: Much like how female white-cheeked gibbons are really just white gibbons, female black howlers never actually turn black. I’m not 100% certain on the identification; it might not be a black howler, but everything I can find on Omaha’s Lied Jungle onlyContinue reading “Treetop Chanting”
My Cousin Vin
The females of this species aren’t so much white cheeked as they are… well… just white. Except for those spots on the face. You know, those spots where all the expressions and relatability are. I probably could have brought this one up a bit more, but that rock and the nice melty background would haveContinue reading “My Cousin Vin”
A Red-Capped Portrait
I’ve labeled myself a zoological portraiturist. It’s a term I made up. It’s like when Toyota tells you their SUV is best-in-class: they made up the class, so it’s definitely the best. I’m the only zoological portraiturist, so I’m the best there is. That works, right? Okay, yeah, probably not. Because as much as weContinue reading “A Red-Capped Portrait”
Cerah Sneaking a Snack
The earlier you can get to the zoo, the better. Cool and cloudy is what you want. Less people means the animals are a little less likely to be bored of you. Overcast skies are nature’s softbox. And a cool sprinkly day means you’re not fighting the crowds for the best angle. That’s how itContinue reading “Cerah Sneaking a Snack”
The Cutest Little Dude in the Jungle
If you pass through Denver Zoo’s Emerald Forest habitat, you’re bound to come upon this little guy. Likely, you’ll overhear other guests commenting on his adorable mustache. Isn’t he cute!? Some of the things Denver Zoo volunteers get to help with are behavioral observations. When an animal gets a new roommate or is displaying stressContinue reading “The Cutest Little Dude in the Jungle”
The Zootographer 