One Lens at Animal Kingdom: Orlando, Florida

Written by sp174604

As seen in the Africa section of the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Not with my original “one lens” (Canon kit 18-55mm as shot in China) but my newest accompaniment, a Canon EF-S 55-250mm zoom lens. In previous posts I’ve kind of been cheating it as a default macro lens (see Snowed In CT post) but now, for the first time, really got to reap the benefits of the telephoto capabilities. I’ve never been much of one for animal photography, but for my first faux-safari endeavors, I’m really pleased with the results–most of which came to me much more easily when I switched over into autofocus mode. Usually a purist, it was exponentially easier and more reliable to accurately grab focus on the quick-moving and unpredictable critters. Enjoy :)

As seen on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World. A at-your-own-pace (20-40 minutes most likely) walking tour of some native african species. Had a very "Lion King" reaction seeing these cute fellows poking their necks back-and forth. Canon EF-S 250mm, ISO 400, f/5.6
As seen on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World. An at-your-own-pace (20-40 minutes most likely) walking tour of some native african species. Had a very “Lion King” reaction seeing these cute fellows poking their necks back-and forth. Canon EF-S 250mm, ISO 400, f/5.6
Was quite pleased and surprised by this lil guys activity level in the Floridian humidity. Popped the saturation a bit in iphoto. 250mm, ISO 800 f/5.6
Was quite pleased and surprised by this lil guys activity level in the Floridian humidity. Popped the saturation a bit in iphoto. 250mm, ISO 800 f/5.6
Lioness as seen on Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro's Safari (Disney's Fast Pass both available and recommended--grab a pass and then do the exploration trail while waiting for your cue time to arrive). Each bench on the safari caravan seats 4-I was on the middle/left. The 250mm zoom lens was perfect for avoiding getting other passengers head/shoulders/cameras/ bags in my frame.
Lioness as seen on Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro’s Safari (Disney’s Fast Pass both available and recommended–grab a pass and then walk the Exploration Trail while waiting for your cue time to arrive). Each bench on the safari caravan seats four-I was on the middle/left. The 250mm zoom lens was perfect for avoiding getting other passengers head/shoulders/cameras/ bags in my frame.
Grabbed a shot of this guy on Walt Disney World's Kilimanjaro Safari. Shutter speed was at 1/160-I don't recommend shooting much slower-as the caravan's have only a few spots along the 20 minute driving route where they are actually authorized to come to a complete halt-so often you'll be firing shots off while the vehicle is moving at a slow creep...just enough to motion blur the perfect shot (sad face--I ruined my crocodile pics this way)
Grabbed a shot of this guy on Walt Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safari. Shutter speed was at 1/160-I don’t recommend shooting much slower-as the caravan’s have only a few spots along the 20 minute driving route where they are actually authorized to come to a complete halt-so often you’ll be firing shots off while the vehicle is moving at a slow creep…just enough to motion blur the perfect shot (sad face–I ruined my crocodile pics by shooting too slow)
The flamingos and kangaroos are housed in the same encampment along the walking path toward Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I was busy trying to auto-focus on some jumpers in the background when I realized these lil guys were propped up in their trademark one-legged stances about 10 meters away. Used a full zoom (250mm) and an open iris (f/5.6) to get this nice, shallow depth of field.
The flamingos and kangaroos are housed in the same encampment along the walking path toward Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I was busy trying to manual-focus on some jumpers in the background when I realized these lil guys were propped up in their trademark one-legged stances about 10 meters away. Used a full zoom (250mm) and an open iris (f/5.6) to get this nice, shallow depth of field.
First pic in a series of comical and life-like gorilla pics. As seen along the Exploration Trail. Love the nuanced and lazed vibe of the animals just chilling and eating--but let me tell you, when they get up to roam around, the muscle and bone crushing power of their gait and size is really quite daunting. First pic in a series of a few to come.
First pic in a series of comical and life-like gorilla pics. As seen along the Exploration Trail. Love the nuanced and lazed vibe of the animals just chilling and eating–but let me tell you, when they get up to roam around, the muscle and bone crushing power of their gait and size is really quite daunting. First pic in a series of a few to come.