Pete THREAD STARTER I was "Prime Mover" many years back....  38,631 posts Likes: 25 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Berkshire, UK More info | May 23, 2010 16:05 | #31 |
Swaffs Goldmember  4,500 posts Joined Sep 2005 Location: London, UK More info | May 23, 2010 16:11 | #32 Some of the animals were real posers!  Now that they are eating meat Asu and his brother Bawa can often be seen at opposite ends of and bone, the concept of sharing is not one these boys understand. Kay, please tell me you got that shot!   Asu and his brother will stay at WHF until they are at laest 18 months old when hopefully he will move on to another facility to be paired with a female Who could resist this one?  Rich Swaffs, Sports & Event photographer.
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BoxBrownie Cream of the Crop  10,198 posts Likes: 29 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Surrey More info | May 23, 2010 16:12 | #33 Swaffs wrote in post #10232208  OK, found it... This is Ranschan, an enchanting, enigmatic looking Snow leopard who watches the world pass by from his tree top perch. Thankfully he came down and allowed me this portrait... He weighs 35 Kg (approx 70 lbs), and eats on average between 4 – 6 Kg (8 – 12 lbs) of meat 3 times a week. Normal feeding days are Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. There is nothing rushed about Ranschan — he contemplates everything from eating and washing to sleeping, and will simply disappear up his tree if not in the mood for entertaining the crowds. However he may be coaxed with titbits and may even allow a scratch on his head if you are lucky. I dind't dare scratch his head, but got another photo whilst he releaxed in the shade.  All shot with 5DII and 70-200 F/2.8, and a tiny lick of fill flash. I like this one best of the two & your narrative is great. Swaffs wrote in post #10232249 You definately did misss a great day. The Serval is called Malawi, named after the country in Southern Africa where these cats can be found. Born at London Zoo he moved to WHF in Nov 2006. Weighing approx 15 Kg he is fed 6 times a week on a mixed diet of rabbit, pigeon, rat, mice, quails, day old chicks and a selection of meat. He's quite shy, and not surprising when his enclosure is next to the Three Lion brothers!!!! he gave me a stare though!  That Serval was a difficult subject!!! But methinks you have captured its character very nicley Jonathan wrote in post #10232251 Lovely portrait Rich. A couple more from me... 1. 2.  Great Leopard image Bodmin636 wrote in post #10232284 Nice to meet some familiar faces and some new ones today. Thanks to Adrian for the organising. A few quick ones from me  My shots of the lion scrap, ufortuneatly one of the bars got i the way Love Cheetahs and as for the Lion scrape.....the noise was also awesome! That was a great meal ~ you must have a good set of pans
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Jonathan Cream of the Crop  More info | May 23, 2010 16:17 | #34 This is the same shot from me just in front of Rich  Love the Tiger shot Pete  "Don't believe everything you read on the Internet" - Winston Churchill
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adrian5127 Cream of the Crop  6,208 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2008 Location: London More info | May 23, 2010 16:20 | #35 Some truly great shots, I think it is impossible to pick out a favourite!! Adrian
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Swaffs Goldmember 4,500 posts Joined Sep 2005 Location: London, UK More info | May 23, 2010 16:22 | #36 Loving all the shots, I can't import and upload quick enough!  Rich Swaffs, Sports & Event photographer.
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Swaffs Goldmember 4,500 posts Joined Sep 2005 Location: London, UK More info | May 23, 2010 16:41 | #37 Last one from me for the evening...  These lions, or any of the Big Cats at WHF can be adopted, for very little money. http://www.whf.org.uk/cats.cfm?id=lion Or just pop over to the site and have a great read, I know they would appreciate any manner of donation towards their amazing cause. The centre and staff are fantastic and very passionate about care and conservation of the animals.  Here's a little message from Tiny's Diary "As usual we lions were pretty tired and slept most of the day. I hope the visitors do understand this. A lion life is sooo exhausting, especially when it gets warmer now. We would like to assure our guests that we like to see you. . . . ." I'll post some more tomorrow. Rich Swaffs, Sports & Event photographer.
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felt_tip_felon UK SE Photographer of the Year 2010  9,042 posts Likes: 10 Joined May 2008 Location: West Sussex, U.K. More info | great shots Rich - the flash has worked a treat! (and the words make a great addition too!)    a really great day in great company - cheers all! 500px
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Kaben Cream of the Crop  6,408 posts Joined Aug 2008 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK More info | May 23, 2010 17:11 | #39 TCIK wrote in post #10232539 great shots Rich - the flash has worked a treat! (and the words make a great addition too!) couple more from me then it's hay hitting time! a really great day in great company - cheers all! Amazing shots Lee, especially the last! Rob
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adrian5127 Cream of the Crop 6,208 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2008 Location: London More info | May 23, 2010 17:12 | #40 A few from me, glad you all had a good time even if it was a bit on the hot side.
Kay, Mike ( dinny66 ), Steve(Bodmin 636 ), Jon, Rich ( swaffs ), Adrian, Rob ( Kaben ), Glynn, Pete, Clare ( Cforster ), Laurence ( Boxbrownie ), Peter Symes, Mark ( Bridge99 ), Lee ( TCIK ), Viv ( Laurences wife ) Snow Leopards eye
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adrian5127 Cream of the Crop 6,208 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2008 Location: London More info | May 23, 2010 17:15 | #41 Anke wrote in post #10232261 The wife is awwwing over all these shots now  Did anyone grab a shot of the little Pallas's Cat? They did not take us to see him, at the end of the day when we were allowed to wander on our own he was sleeping on his platform.
Adrian
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jnO Senior Member  926 posts Joined Jul 2009 Location: UK - Sussex More info | May 23, 2010 18:23 | #42 Too many gorgeous shots to pick a favourite, or even narrow it down to fit the posting limit, looks like everyone got some winning photos Jon
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Anke "that rump shot is just adorable" UK SE Photographer of the Year 2009  30,454 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK More info | May 23, 2010 18:39 | #43 TCIK wrote in post #10232539 great shots Rich - the flash has worked a treat! (and the words make a great addition too!) couple more from me then it's hay hitting time! ... ... a really great day in great company - cheers all! Such a cool looking cat! Anke
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Anke "that rump shot is just adorable" UK SE Photographer of the Year 2009 30,454 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK More info | May 23, 2010 18:40 | #44 adrian5127 wrote in post #10232600 They did not take us to see him, at the end of the day when we were allowed to wander on our own he was sleeping on his platform. Here is one from last year
I remember you posting that shot, and a great shot it is too Anke
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BoxBrownie Cream of the Crop 10,198 posts Likes: 29 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Surrey More info | May 23, 2010 19:55 | #45 Very much in haste    That was a great meal ~ you must have a good set of pans
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