One of the best things about being members of Zoos Victoria is the fact that we have unlimited entry every day of the year. This means that we can catch up with family at the zoo, have a great time together wandering the zoo and seeing the animals, and, the best part is that none of us have to clean the house before or after the catch up.
Of course, I naturally go in extra early to get a chance to take some photos before the rest of the family arrives, so I can concentrate on spending time with them too.
Being extra early, I can set up the tripod and use it to take lots of photos to stitch together into a panorama like this:
One of my favourite places to visit, aside from the big cats, is the reptile house. I love the textures of the reptile’s skin, especially those of the snakes.
And the Madagascar Day Gecko is a special favourite as they have such a vivid green colour:
Once we catch up and start wandering the grounds, there is still the odd opportunity for a good shot: