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All zoo animals look like Robert De Niro.

Or maybe it's the other way round.

Taken at the zoo de la Barben in Provence yesterday.

I also posted some suggestions on zoo photography in forums. Click here to read them.

I'm inspired. I need to get to the zoo. Thanks for the photos and the tips! RayNvb · 2010-02-28: 03:48

i need a new elephant nice z00y pics sir ????? · 2010-02-28: 04:18

thanks for posting the suggestions. they come to be very useful to me as i want to go to zoo these days for a round of shots. i love #1 and 6, but all the post is great. have a nice day, and i hope you'll keep on posting suggestions crisutoma · 2010-02-28: 05:27

Excellent shots and as usual witty commentary. Lynda · 2010-02-28: 06:08

Super set!Nice work,bravo! :)) Goldbrandi · 2010-02-28: 08:19

Hahahaha! All animals look like De Niro? That's the quote of the day! Very nice set! And great captions too! byron1 · 2010-02-28: 08:24

Great set and commentary. MoMac · 2010-02-28: 09:04

i like #1,, and poor elephant jessicashan · 2010-02-28: 10:13

I just love Zoo photos! Very nicely done Stefan, the Lion is looking right at you with a curious expression! Excellent shots! Patience pays off! ArtBee · 2010-02-28: 10:13

Great set and video, #1 is excellent!! ????? · 2010-02-28: 11:08

Your zoo trip looks very successful ... useful tips ... I find the giraffes intriguing ... I like the angle .. sky is a little dark though ... the monkey is just adorable (mesh and all) ... nice set. Did you like the movie? ????? · 2010-02-28: 12:35

Love stereo:)) Eiram · 2010-02-28: 12:47

I think you have made it politically correct to post zoo pictures! Two things that often get negative comments are zoos and cemeteries. I love your #4. ????? · 2010-02-28: 12:47

Attacking attention wherever you go...;-) Nice set, I'll have to go check your tips. I like the editing you'e played with too. thebronzebow · 2010-02-28: 13:20

Definitely something that makes me like others want to head to the local zoo [which yes, I do have mixed feelings about...] However, shot eight is adorable and the editing on the pachyderm is hilarious. Love the De Niro line too. smbunation · 2010-02-28: 13:36

Mmmm didn't know you got mozzarella from north American bison... but I would pay good money to see you try and milk one! davids · 2010-02-28: 16:01

I`d like to complete your thoughtful list of great hints for a successful zoo photosesson in forum: don’t take your 4 years old child with :-) reg. stativs: sometimes its nearly impossible to carry with (crowd, mad kids around, lots other stuff to carry) but up to about 1/10 of a second free hand works too, using other means to have steady hands. I`ve got lots of zoo pics but didnt find them worthy to share, you`ve changed my mind, I`ll post some in future. thanks for the inspiration. longimanus · 2010-02-28: 16:20

ps. your psychedelic version of the elephant is cool... andy warhol would envy this longimanus · 2010-02-28: 16:21

Of course being one of the greatest method actors of our time DeNiro has made it his business to be able to pass himself off as any living mammal. Jarvo · 2010-02-28: 18:45

Fortunately for photographers more and more zoos have a more natural habitat for the animals... I think not looking caged is most important. #1 is my favorite, so grand. DancingDolphin · 2010-02-28: 22:34

The first shot is fantastic and my favorite....what an expression you caught!! Enjoyed your commentary, too, and thanks for the zoo shooting tips....much appreciated! lookagain · 2010-03-01: 20:26

Great shots! Haven't been to zoo for quite some time now... Azrin · 2010-03-01: 22:19

I really enjoyed this post! Excellent DOF, lovely composition and interesting moments on every photo. A couple of them went to my favs. alicew · 2010-03-02: 00:12

Nice post with beautiful pictures. Have read your tips, thanks for them, they will certainly be remembered. Ryana · 2010-03-02: 02:29

I enjoyed the 1 and the monkey. I admit that an otter would have made a nice addition (primarily because they are one of my favorite zoo animals). I assume they hid paint in the little elephant's food :) Kudos on the pictures. Our zoo closed other wise I could spend days shooting there. matteahmb · 2010-03-02: 08:43

#3 is a beautiful Grey Crowned Crane! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7810616 Amethystia · 2010-03-02: 14:56

Great set - the first one is stunning! I enjoyed reading your comments and what you said about De Niro, oh...and thanks for the tips on how to zoo photography. Melusine · 2010-03-02: 15:33

Great set Stefan - those giraffes have gone straight into my faves!! girafferacing · 2010-03-02: 15:59

great captures! wow! #1 is so awesome too! ????? · 2010-03-05: 16:17

Neat set, and song, must go and read your forum post on zoo shots eternity65 · 2010-03-13: 14:01

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