Last week my wife made me go with family friends and the kids to the zoo.
I admit that such gatherings are hellishly boring to me, but I can't help it. I armed myself with my Canon and only half an hour after we entered the park it got fun.
One of the workers saw me taking pictures and asked me if I wanted to be taken closer to the animals. The man was an amateur photographer and got into the situation.
He told me about the breeding of the birds and about the unique white tiger, which can hardly be seen in the wild.
This bird loved the lens. It started biting him, but it's a good thing I ran away quickly.
After two hours of pictures and talking, I went to my wife and the others. He was grinning from ear to ear, and they were boringly drinking coffee and sitting like ducks on the benches.
Well, that was my walk to the zoo. I hope I have given an idea to everyone like me who is bored with talking about politics and economics.
HOW NOT TO PICTURE IN ZOOS ?
Never use flash. This is not a place to pretend to be a professional. Animals are the most important! Also don't feed them! I know that a good shot requires the animal to be in a certain place, but that price can cost the animal's life. And use long lenses. I shot some of the photos with the 140mm, but I had the opportunity to be close enough for the 50mm and 85mm as well. Patience! Waiting is essential in wildlife photography. The white tiger slept for 30 minutes before I photographed it in motion. Then I waited another 10 minutes for the yawn. Send the photos to the zoo. This will open many useful acquaintances and doors for you. In principle, photography with professional equipment is prohibited, but rarely does anyone make a problem.