. Sadly he passed away suddenly a few weeks ago from a twisted spleen. Apparently he was 7-8 years old. The remaining two females seemed very lonely and sad.
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Adelaide Zoo - sad news...
While at the Zoo for a few hours this morning, I came across Tour Guide's and asked them, what has happened to the male African Lion
. Sadly he passed away suddenly a few weeks ago from a twisted spleen. Apparently he was 7-8 years old. The remaining two females seemed very lonely and sad.
D2x + Nikkor 300mm f/4 + TC-14EII fozzie
Fozzie,
sad news for these lionesses to lose their partner. Two great photos here. The second one is especially nice. I like the way you have captured it with the paw oof and the face in focus. Cheers, André Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution. Ansel Adams
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That's terrible. I remember a few weeks back wondering where he was. Didn't think much of it. Very sad.
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I really wish the Zoo would post some current news on their website... Daniel Nikon D4, D2Xs, D70, Nikkors and Sigmas lenses from 10 to 400mm
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Big V,
Unfortunately I have to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday  , otherwise I would have taken you up on the offer.
fozzie Last edited by fozzie on Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
radar/Andre - the second shot was the pick of the crop from this morning, due to the very reason you like. Thank you.
fozzie
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http://aussichef.smugmug.com/photos/66509725-M.jpg
He will be sadly missed I'm suprised the Zoo hasnt put out a statement about his death this is a shot i took with fozzies 70-200 vr + 1.4 TC at my first minimeet ANZAC day this year Since then my family has joined the zoo society,i have this combo myself now & well upgraded to a D80 It's not just the 2 lionesses that will sadly miss him warren aka aussichef Nikon D50/D80 Nikon,MB-D80 70-200 2.8 VR,Sigma 18-50 2.8, Kenko 1.4x TC, 2 kit lenses ,Nikon 50mm f1.8 Nikon SB-600 Tamron 90mm 2.8 Canon 500D closeup lens
Matt. K - thank you. Yes I do like the Big Cats
 , there is just something about them that draws me in. The male Lion will be sorely missed, and I would imagine it will take a long time to replace him, in view of his sudden passing.
fozzie
Very nice shots there.
Did you have to shoot through a glass window? I went to the zoo today and wasn't happy shooting through the dirty/scratched windows ---
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adam - these shots were taken through black painted cyclone wire fence.
I find when shooting through glass, that you need to have the lens hood hard up against the glass to stop reflection and preferably a scratch free area. Or if on a angle when shooting, use your spare hand to cover the gap between the lens hood and the glass. Best of luck next time.
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