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San Diego Zoo // Hello World
The "cute factor" is out the door with this little guy. I took the approach of going with of a very narrow focal point. I love the results of that technical choice.
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Rancho Santa Fe, California // The Eyes Have It 1, 2 & 3
The eyes are the windows into the soul, and I think that is true with animals.
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Palm Springs, California // The 3 Amigos
Located in the Palm Springs region of California is a small zoo that has a Cheetah area that puts the one at the world famous San Diego Zoo to shame. The "3 Amigos" as I call them, run free, sleep, and ham it up for the camera every time I visit them. This image I believe shows the companionships and love that they have for each other. We human could all learn a lesson for these guys.
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California // Freedom to Love & Run 1, 2,& 3
Here is a collection of images that I took featuring some of my favorite moments shared with some very special animals. It was a challenge to capture their individual personalities, but with time and hard work I believe I got the images I was after.
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San Diego Zoo, California // On the Hunt
The big cats are my favorite to photograph. Their intentions, and primitive hunting logic is always on display.
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Salt City, Utah // Wild in the Woods 1, 2 & 3
Wild beast are dangerous to approach. It has to be done very, very slowly... if it all. This collection showcases those times when "slow" payed off, and I was able to get some very unique wildlife photos.
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Salt Lake City, Utah // Standing His Ground
Bison are some of the largest animals on earth. Capturing the right light to be able to show off their fur and mass is often a waiting game. On the day this image was taken everything came together, the Jeep wasn't charged, nor was I, and all parties remained very happy... after the shoot was over.
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La Jolla, California // Jellies Delight 1, 2 & 3
Jellyfish have a delicate almost floral way about them. These three images tell the story of their beauty and translucent shapes. Shot with a 85mm prime lens.