first attempt at wildlife shots

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We took our little daughter to the zoo today for the first time, so I tried shooting animals for the first time - with some mixed results. Here are some of the better efforts:</p>
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<p>1:<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3320798972_393f7decab.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
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<p>2:<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3320792448_ce96a0af7e.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
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<p>3:<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3319953689_f16074b849.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
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<p>4:<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3319945817_7a2b65e4a1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
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<p>5:<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3319936275_49455fd724.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p>
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<p>and finally, Belfast Lough enjoying a brief 5 minutes of clear skies today - very shortly after the heavens opened again :angry: </p>
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<p>6:<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3320808496_9e08e2b9b5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> </p>
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<p>comments very welcome!</p>
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