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How many Photographers
Old 29-09-2008

How many photographers are on this forum? Are most members zookeepers?
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I'm not exactly a photographer, but every time I go to the zoo I try to take the best pics that I could with my digital camera.

Oh, and I'm a volunteer at a zoo, but would love to become a zookeeper in the future.
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I'm not exactly a photographer, but every time I go to the zoo I try to take the best pics that I could with my digital camera.

Oh, and I'm a volunteer at a zoo, but would love to become a zookeeper in the future.
I hear you. My love for animals came to me later in life, if I was younger, I would become a zoo keeper!
I am now single with 3 dogs and have lost my ability to travel from my home for longer than 12 hours.Some of my dogs have to be medicated every 12 hours.
BTW: I looked at your profile. Good luck with your Education and dedication to animals!
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I hear you. My love for animals came to me later in life, if I was younger, I would become a zoo keeper!
I am now single with 3 dogs and have lost my ability to travel from my home for longer than 12 hours.Some of my dogs have to be medicated every 12 hours.
BTW: I looked at your profile. Good luck with your Education and dedication to animals!
Thanks! Well, I also can't travel now that I'm in college, but I'm sure I'll travel when I get out.
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Old 29-09-2008

I'm a teacher and an amateur photographer, specialising in animals of many kinds. I was awarded an Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society for a portfolio of aquarium photos in 1993. I have had a few of my photos published in magazines and books over the years.

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Old 30-09-2008

I´m amateur photographer, but I try to take the best pics as possible in every situation.My nick it´s only a dream, not the truth.
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Semi-pro here
Old 02-10-2008

Started out in the 70's with a Canon AE-1, moved up to a full-blown A1 outfit in the late 80's, been clicking a shutter at parks all over the country for the better part of 20 years and accumulated a huge collection of Kodachrome and Ektachrome slides to show for it.

I've finally decided to go digital after a long gap. To that end, I will be ordering the basis for my new outfit this winter. Specifically, a Canon EOS 50D, enough lenses to keep any zoogoer happy, and associated filters, case, tripod, etc. Already have Photoshop.

Then, next spring/summer, the real fun begins. Look for at least some of the results to appear in my blog on the Zoo/Aquarium visitor site.

Keep the peace(es).
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Specifically, a Canon EOS 50D, enough lenses to keep any zoogoer happy, and associated filters, case, tripod, etc. Already have Photoshop.
Good choice - I'm very happy with my EOS 40D, and the 50D looks like a nice improvement.

Have you looked at Photoshop Lightroom? It's a great addition to Photoshop and is a must-have for organising your digital photo collection.
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My name is becki and i am a photographer!
Old 14-10-2008

Well not a full time pro tog, but i have done well in a few comps and sold a few photos.
Since taking up photography 3 years ago, i have also developed a strong interest in wildlife. Most of my better photos are from captive animals but i do try get out and get proper 'wild' shots when i can.

I found zoobeat is really good for keeping me up to date as to which facilities to visit, and when!
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Not exactly...
Old 11-11-2008

I've learned how to use the macro-focus on my small digital...if that counts for anything? I also take a bunch of pictures at once, delete the ones that didn't turn out, and show off the good ones...so to those who see my pictures and don't know my secret, they think I'm an actual photographer haha. Worked for the first time this summer as a zookeeper, but have been doing wildlife rehabilitation/education for 3 years prior to that- but loved being a zookeeper and definetely hope to go back someday!
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I also take a bunch of pictures at once, delete the ones that didn't turn out, and show off the good ones...so to those who see my pictures and don't know my secret, they think I'm an actual photographer haha.
that's what they do to! A professional wildlife photographer may take hundreds of shots and end up with only a handful that are good enough for publication
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that's what they do to! A professional wildlife photographer may take hundreds of shots and end up with only a handful that are good enough for publication
Ohhhhh....good to know! I know photographers do that with taking pictures of lightning...though I guess animals are really unpredictable in sort of the same way! Definetely not a professional photographer- but thanks for the confidence booster!
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Old 13-11-2008

I love taking photographs of everything especially animals at the zoo. I've wanted to become a zoo keeper ever since I was really young. It would be my dream job.
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Old 29-11-2008

I just love to make photo's in the zoo. I'm no zookeeper, nor do I have the ambition to become one! Too much poo ...
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Old 04-12-2008

I'm just an amateur photographer, who loves taking animal pictures and loves zoos. I'm not a zookeper, but due to my profession I working with animals every day.
As I said in my profile, if you wanna see my pics, please visit my Flickr page....
 


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