Title: ROCK HOPSTER / Camera: Nikon D80 / Capture Date: 04/27/2007 / Dimensions: 2592×3588 / Exposure: 1/8 sec at f/5.6 / Focal Length: 200mm / ISO: 800 / Filter: None / Flash: None / Tripod: None / Uploaded Date: 04/27/2007 / Comments: © 2007 Charles Dobbs Photography. All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Charles Dobbs. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.
Was at the Perth Zoo today and had just finished telling my friend that I wouldn’t take any shots of the pelicans because they were boring. Then it started raining. Six pelicans perch themselves on little logs almost close enough to touch and started doing some very bizzare things. I hope you enjoy!
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Young White Bengel Tiger taking a dip in the water in the evening. White tigers are individual specimens of the ordinary tiger (Panthera tigris) with a genetic condition that nearly eliminates pigment in the normally orange fur although they still have dark stripes. This occurs when a tiger inherits two copies of the recessive gene for the paler coloration: pink nose, grey-mottled skin, ice-blue eyes, and white to cream-coloured fur with black, grey, or chocolate-coloured stripes. (Another genetic condition also makes the stripes of the tiger very pale; white tigers of this type are called snow-white.) White tigers do not constitute a separate subspecies of their own and can breed with orange ones, although all of the resulting offspring will be heterozygous for the recessive white gene, and their fur will be orange. The only exception would be if the orange parent was itself already a heterozygous tiger, which would give each cub a 50% chance of being either double-recessive white or heterozygous orange. Compared to orange tigers without the white gene, white tigers tend to be larger both at birth and at full adult size.[1] This may have given them an advantage in the wild despite their unusual coloration. Heterozygous orange tigers also tend to be larger than other orange tigers. Kailash Sankhala, the director of the New Delhi Zoo in the 1960s, suggested that “one of the functions of the white gene may have been to keep a size gene in the population, in case it’s ever needed.” Dark-striped white individuals are well-documented in the Bengal Tiger subspecies (Panthera tigris tigris or P. t. bengalensis), may also have occurred in captive Siberian Tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), and may have been reported historically in several other subspecies. White pelage is most closely associated with the Bengal, or Indian subspecies. Currently, several hundred white tigers are in captivity worldwide with about 100 of them in India, and their numbers are on the increase. The modern population includes both pure Bengals and hybrid Bengal–Siberians, but it is unclear whether the recessive gene for white came from only from Bengals, or from any of the Siberian ancestors as well. The unusual colouration of white tigers has made them popular in zoos and entertainment that showcases exotic animals. The magicians Siegfried & Roy are famous for having bred and trained white tigers for their performances, referring to them as “royal white tigers” perhaps from the white tiger’s association with the Maharaja of Rewa. As referenced from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tiger Check out these other great animal cards: (Simply Click on the thumbnail to purchase!) Be sure to check out these other wild cat images:
White Bengal Tiger playing in the water. Submitted to the Sold! group. / Sold 1 Large Mounted Print, with no border, Mystery Buyer ! / Critically Endangered White tigers are individual specimens of the ordinary tiger (Panthera tigris) with a genetic condition that nearly eliminates pigment in the normally orange fur although they still have dark stripes. This occurs when a tiger inherits two copies of the recessive gene for the paler coloration: pink nose, grey-mottled skin, ice-blue eyes, and white to cream-coloured fur with black, grey, or chocolate-coloured stripes. (Another genetic condition also makes the stripes of the tiger very pale; white tigers of this type are called snow-white.) White tigers do not constitute a separate subspecies of their own and can breed with orange ones, although all of the resulting offspring will be heterozygous for the recessive white gene, and their fur will be orange. The only exception would be if the orange parent was itself already a heterozygous tiger, which would give each cub a 50% chance of being either double-recessive white or heterozygous orange. Compared to orange tigers without the white gene, white tigers tend to be larger both at birth and at full adult size.[1] This may have given them an advantage in the wild despite their unusual coloration. Heterozygous orange tigers also tend to be larger than other orange tigers. Kailash Sankhala, the director of the New Delhi Zoo in the 1960s, suggested that “one of the functions of the white gene may have been to keep a size gene in the population, in case it’s ever needed.” Dark-striped white individuals are well-documented in the Bengal Tiger subspecies (Panthera tigris tigris or P. t. bengalensis), may also have occurred in captive Siberian Tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), and may have been reported historically in several other subspecies. White pelage is most closely associated with the Bengal, or Indian subspecies. Currently, several hundred white tigers are in captivity worldwide with about 100 of them in India, and their numbers are on the increase. The modern population includes both pure Bengals and hybrid Bengal–Siberians, but it is unclear whether the recessive gene for white came from only from Bengals, or from any of the Siberian ancestors as well. The unusual colouration of white tigers has made them popular in zoos and entertainment that showcases exotic animals. The magicians Siegfried & Roy are famous for having bred and trained white tigers for their performances, referring to them as “royal white tigers” perhaps from the white tiger’s association with the Maharaja of Rewa. As referenced from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tiger Check out these other great animal cards: (Simply Click on the thumbnail to purchase!)
“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud” / - Carl Sandburg
I was not going to leave the zoo without this image. The beautiful bird, I first saw the outlines of through the man planted flora, gracefully glided across the artificial pond. Its motion cut a gentle trail in the small, evening breeze caused ripples. I set an ambush at the narrow part of the pond and waited patiently. No good. The introverted animal was too edgy when passing by, and emerged in and out of the dark shadows at unpredictable intervals. This was going to be a long haul. Luckily, with the ambient light we both needed running out quickly, my desire to capture the elegant curves of this creature and its routine craving to nibble a bit before the day expired reached an uneasy, but welcomed equilibrium. I held my breath and pushed the button with my cold stiffened finger. Timeless beauty. This is not a great story, just a blurb, with a moral that outweighs its size. The ever relevant message to those who take away your freedom is to realize they will never be able to deprive you of your Dignity, your Grace.
This photo is also for sale via the Wildlife-appeal account here on RedBubble. Profits from all donations will go to Wildlife Rescue and Protection Inc This is to help the Australian wildlife and animals who can’t rebuild their homes, can’t replenish their food source. If you like to buy this image and support the Australian wildlife and animals CLICK HERE / I hope the bird didn’t see it’s own shadow… Amsterdam, The Netherlands, / Sony DSC-R1 Have a look at my other photos. For example: / / Or browse through one of my categories: / animal / building / cemetery / church / damselfly / dragonfly / drop / fall / flower / france / insect / leaf / light / macro / nature / other / reflection / water / winter
This was pure accident that I got this at the zoo today. Hope you like! Add me to your watch list now / My Bubblesite / Copyright © by Lenz Photo Shop, All Rights Reserved. You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without written permission.
Acrylic On Canvas (Original Sold) Concept: Choosing an adventurous whaleback ride over a sailboat near the coast,choosing adventure in life over the safe, tried and true.
Taken at Chessington Zoo on a day out with the kids! /
Bristol Zoo’s Butterfly House – showing how moist this exhibit is. / Dawn’s website / / /
Hey you, out there in the cold / Getting lonely, getting old / Can you feel me? / Hey you, standing in the aisles / With itchy feet and fading smiles / Can you feel me? / Hey you, dont help them to bury the light / Dont give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your own / Sitting naked by the phone / Would you touch me? / Hey you, with you ear against the wall / Waiting for someone to call out / Would you touch me? / Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone? / Open your heart, Im coming home. But it was only fantasy. / The wall was too high, / As you can see. / No matter how he tried, / He could not break free. / And the worms ate into his brain. Hey you, standing in the road / Always doing what youre told, / Can you help me? / Hey you, out there beyond the wall, / Breaking bottles in the hall, / Can you help me? / Hey you, dont tell me theres no hope at all / Together we stand, divided we fall. Credits: Pink Floyd
Soldiers of hope for a new generation of conservation. Volume 7
Zoo Zurich, December 2008 Camera: D300, 12.4MP Size: 4288×2848 px Details: f/11.0, 112.0 mm (tele & flash)
I love domestic small cats and big like this one… / What a beauty… (Al Ain zoo, UAE) / Canon 400D / Featured in the Group Victorian Viewfinders January 18, 2009 / In Top 10 in the Challenge Wild Cats in the Group For the Love of Cats May 10, 2009 and featured in the same Group May 11, 2009 /
We just took a family vacation to Queensland and visited Australia Zoo while we were there (if you get the chance, get along to it. Well worth it). Caught this little chap sitting on a fence railing. He is a Water Dragon and is approximately 6 inches long. It had us in stitches! Every time i took a shot, he would put his hand up. / Nikon D300, 80 – 400mm at 180mm, f/5, 1/200, ISO 400 / . / / . /
never as beautiful as in the wild but still hes wonderful ! Toronto Zoo ..it was very hot that day
When a Grizzly takes a bath, you’d better steer clear; this one was in high gear during his morning ablutions. Taken at the Oklahoma City Zoo on March 22, 2009.
This is a collaboration with my friend Zooreka. I took 3 of Zoo’s fractal images and applied each to a terrain object as an altitude map: the lighter and white parts got real tall, the darker and black parts dipped down low. / These are Zooreka’s originals: ...and here’s how they look in Vue before adding textures and atmosphere: The foreground is part of the spikes of Shroomsbury, on the right the heights of Epping Forest, and rising majestic on the horizon, the spires of Way To Blue. Our Zooreka Herbals limo is one smooth ride, headed for the small village near the coast. Hope you like it, Zoo!!!!!
One of the little penquins was really enjoying it’s swim at the Zoo. Come On In, The Waters Fine / Featured in the following groups / All Soft and Cuddies / Bits and Pieces / TPW Group Life Is Good /
Photograph made in Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo – Rotterdam Polar bear – after the swim :) – I think this is one of my best – if not my best- zoo-animal shot so far … totally excited with it – LOL Threatened / “The polar bear is classified as a vulnerable species, with 5 of the 19 polar bear subpopulations in decline.6 For decades, unrestricted hunting raised international concern for the future of the species; populations have rebounded after controls and quotas began to take effect. For thousands of years, the polar bear has been a key figure in the material, spiritual, and cultural life of Arctic indigenous peoples, and the hunting of polar bears remains important in their cultures. / The IUCN now lists global warming as the most significant threat to the polar bear, primarily because the melting of its sea ice habitat reduces its ability to find sufficient food. The IUCN states, “If climatic trends continue polar bears may become extirpated from most of their range within 100 years.”[1] On May 14, 2008, the United States Department of the Interior listed the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.” (source: Wikipedia – Polar Bear ) Photograph made with Pentax K10D camera and Tamron 70-300 Tele-macro1:2 lens / Post-edited and retouched in Lightroom 2 and Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Features / This photograph was featured in ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE ! (Sept. 26, 2009) / Top10 placement in Radial blur by Mood and ambience (2009, dec. 15) / Thank you!
croc cruising for critters to crunch
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