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Visiting Africa

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My next trip is a photo safari to Tanzania. I bought new equipment and I wanted to test it before getting there so... (don´t laugh)... I decided to go to the zoo and pretend I was in Africa hahah taking pictures of all animals... dressed like an explorer with my 100-400 lens... I also took my monfrotto there... People looked at me funny, but it was fun... I am uploading some pictures I took...

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Visiting Africa

July 14, 2007

I woke up at 7:30am and I had a generous breakfast as today I would need lots of energy. I also drank as much as posible as I know the temperature was going to be high. Then I starting puting some clothes on. Light clothes as the heat will be really strong.

Before leaving, I checked my photo equipment one last time. I had everything ready, my lenses, extra batteries, cleaning kit, compact flash cards... Today was going to be my first contact with the animals from Africa… didn´t want to miss a thing.

Where was I heading?.... Serengeti? Nope… the Madrid Zoo! Hahah.. well I had to practise the whole process before getting to Tanzania! ;) Maria, Jimmy and their son were coming with me. They laughed when they saw me as I looked like if I was going to a real safari.

Once we got in, I took out out my 100-400 L IS and people looked at me funny. Then we went straight to the Tiger´s cage. Mmmmm… to tell you the truth it is quite sad. You can tell animals are not happy and really bored in such a small space. You could see the tigers at the distance but with my camera I could get really close. Then I heard from the crowd: “Man, look at that guy, I am sure he can take a Picture of the tiger´s eyes!”… hahah I am not sure I looked like a safari pro or a paparazzi! ☺

It was really hot and the animals looked like dead on the ground. No moves, no breaths… that is not Africa, it is Madrid! Now I know why I have to spend so much Money going to Tanzania! ☺

At least the Dolphin show was surprisingly good…

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clarity25 says:

Fascinating entry and amazing pictures!

Posted on: Jul 15, 2007

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Zoo Aquarium Madrid

The zoo in Madrid is quite well preserved although it is definitely kind of depressing to see so many animals in such a small area. I guess that for kids it can be very interesting and fun! the best of all is the dolphins show. It is a really good show! You also have many snack bars and one self service, which was surprisingly cheap. The ticket cost me 16´50 euros and inside all show are included in the price. Show times are not the same on the weekend so just have that in mind. If you go there at lunch time you will find all the animals sleeping, so go early in the morning or stay until they close. Overall it is a good attraction if you with kids!