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Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

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p.1 #1 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

I went out to the Austin Zoo the other morning hoping to get some decent shots of some of the big cats they have living there. I do like to support this operation, as they are a 'rescue and rehab' facility and provide a home and good care for a lot of animals that wouldn't survive in the wild.
As zoos go, it's a pretty small operation, but they are in the process of doing a lot of upgrades to better provide for their animals and improve the viewing experience for visitors.
Shooting is always a challenge as most of the enclosures are surrounded with chain link and livestock metal fencing. Still, in the right circumstances, close up shots are possible that obscure the fencing.
Most of the cats were pretty lazy -- except for 'Zulema' the White Tiger. She and I bonded with some back and forth 'chuffing' as she rubbed her whiskers on the fencing, and played with a huge 'toy ball' she has.
Here are a few close ups I was pretty happy with.

Greg

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 227mm f/6.0 1/400s 1600 ISO +0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 244mm f/6.1 1/1000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 400mm f/6.3 1/60s 1600 ISO +0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 368mm f/6.3 1/1250s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 261mm f/6.1 1/1250s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 400mm f/6.3 1/640s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 400mm f/6.3 1/1250s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 400mm f/6.3 1/1250s 1600 ISO +0.3 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 400mm f/6.3 1/200s 1600 ISO +0.7 EV

OM-1MarkII OM 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 II lens 186mm f/5.9 1/1000s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV

Oct 30, 2025 at 09:29 AM

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p.1 #2 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

Very nice. 3 and 7 are my favorites.

Birdie

Oct 30, 2025 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #3 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

birdied wrote:
Very nice. 3 and 7 are my favorites.

Birdie

Thank you, Birdie. A zoo is about as close as I'll get to a safari at this stage of my life!

Greg

Oct 30, 2025 at 09:34 PM

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p.1 #4 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

nice series, Greg

Oct 30, 2025 at 09:35 PM

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p.1 #5 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

Nice job Greg.

John

Oct 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM

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p.1 #6 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

3, 4 and 7 are standouts from this very nice set Greg

Morris

Oct 31, 2025 at 07:37 AM

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p.1 #7 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

kdacharya wrote:
nice series, Greg

Thank you, KD!

Greg

Oct 31, 2025 at 08:03 AM

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p.1 #8 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

johnohio wrote:
Nice job Greg.

John

Thanks, I appreciate the nice comment, John.

Greg

Oct 31, 2025 at 08:04 AM

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p.1 #9 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

morris wrote:
3, 4 and 7 are standouts from this very nice set Greg

Morris

Morris, thanks for the comment and your picks (which I value).

Greg

Oct 31, 2025 at 08:06 AM

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p.1 #10 · Some 'Big Cat' portraits from the Austin Zoo

Wow� #4 is intimidating. I feel the same as you regarding a rescue/rehab zoo�. when one truly is

Robert

Nov 03, 2025 at 03:42 PM


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