Sometimes when I am traveling, I am tempted to put my camera away. Sometimes there is a good reason for that, but honestly most of the time it is because I am tired. I was just on the verge of putting my camera away the other day when a docent came up and told me I had to take this picture:
He was right, so three cheers for the docents at the St. Louis Zoo!
I am on a break from my Photoshop class, so for this photo I just did some cropping and sharpening in Aperture. Is this an award winning photo? No, but it is a nice snapshot of this Red Panda in the morning light. If you go to the zoo, I would recommend going early to get the best morning light and to beat the crowds.
This Red Panda spends a lot of its time resting and roaming around near the back of her home. I have few photos of her, something I have written about before here and here.
Do you talk to docents when you visit places like the zoo? We do, they tend to be very knowledgeable and passionate about their subject matter. Have you ever had a moment like this, where you were about to put the camera away and someone told you not to?
This post was written in response to the theme tempting at Where’s My Backpack?
Cheers!
Wonderful photo, so glad you didn’t put your camera away.
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Thanks 🙂
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Great photo and what a cute one 😀
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Thanks, and the Aww… factor here is huge 🙂
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Very! it’s even picked a spot for the shoot 😀
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I know 🙂 How very lucky for me.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen him out and about before.
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Yes, very reclusive indeed 🙂
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he is adorable! great capture
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Thanks 🙂
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what a face!!! I just kept looking at that smile – lol really cute shot – and nice for the them – and again, what a cute face….
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Yup, a real cutie 🙂
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this is one of those “happy” and really “feel good photos” – 😉
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I agree. I’ve wondered what it is about this particular animal that always makes me happy, it could be the face, or maybe that it’s fur just looks so soft. I also really like that rust color 🙂
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It would be a rare day that I wouldn’t at least have my iPhone with me because sometimes the opportunities like this present. While running I have had ducklings appear at my feet, geese chasing me, a beaver waddling beside me….the photos may not be of great quality but so fun to be able to capture the surprise visitors.
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Yes, I usually have my iPhone with me, sometimes I even remember it has a camera on it 🙂
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I have been thinking of visiting the local zoo for some time now…your photo gives me another inspiration to visit before summer descends with all its strength! Lovely capture! 🙂
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Over the summer here, I go just for an hour in the morning because then it gets both crowded and hot. The animals are also more active earlier rather than later in the morning.
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Love this capture! Are you still taking Photoshop class?
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Thanks, and yes I am, it is just off a week for Spring Break. It’s back to work next week 🙂
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I like to put the camera down and enjoy the moment too. I’d rather have a few photos and remember the time well, than have hundreds of photos and not remember actually being involved.
Have I ever had a moment where I was about to put the camera away and someone told you not to? Yes. Sometimes they’re right, and sometimes they’re not.
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I have yet to have someone tell me to keep out my camera and not have that work out to be an interesting photo. I do also have a tendency to put my camera away, just so I’m not missing out.
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Gorgeous capture! I love these guys, and you captured him beautifully! : )))
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Thanks 🙂
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I need a zoo visit 😉
Lovely catch Amy.
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It’s one of my favorite places, and I hadn’t been in awhile 🙂
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Lucky you! That’s an interesting picture! I never knew there was such a thing as a red panda. He is very cute indeed!
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Thanks 🙂
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Cool photo. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Red Panda before and we visit quite a few zoos. He looks like he’s laughing. 😉
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I know, such a friendly face 🙂
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