I finally got a chance to run around outside with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens I bought a few weeks ago. Four animals really stuck out to me at the zoo:
And of course, Da Giant LadyBug

Dear Winter,
Please hold off a little longer. K thanks bye.
Ryan

























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Wowie - what a lens!
I’m just sayin’…….
The Allie/Ava pic is gorgeous (well so is Da Gorilla).
Not that I’m comparing
Nice.
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Whahahahaha, I feel EXACTLY the same about winter… yeeeuck
Ava is u-dooooooooooor-uble in that outfit… her pigtails are absolute perfection!!
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I lov that kid
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Stunning photos…especially love the little bug…now why does my 70-200mm not take pictures like that????????
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The Ladybug is definitely my favorite!!!
(But the other shots are AMAZING) I love Da Goat!
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Cute. Miss you guys.
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Oh help me Rhonda is this child ever CUTE!
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Amazing zoo pictures! And Ava is so stinking cute! She seriously is making me rething my “no kids” stance
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I’ve never thought a gorilla was beautiful, until now. Fantastically awesome pictures. Love love LOVE the Ava…the goat’s pretty cool too.
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Oh my gosh - HOW CUTE? I want one - Ava not bugs.
Thanks for sharing.
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Oh my goodness–how precious! Those animal pictures are incredible, but the cute little bug with adorable pigtails is my favorite!!
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I just started a photography class, and feel totally clueless about everything. However, someday I am sure I will understand the importance and allure of different lenses, flashes, etc. For now, I am thankful for the very nice used DSLR my in-laws gave us. A Canon EOS D60. I’m not sure what kind of lens it has, other than it can zoom pretty well.
Also: fabulous pics of animals and children.
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Wow cool pics. Do you giggle with glee when you look at your pictures now? Okay you don’t giggle. Love the mamadaughter pic. Isn’t it amazing how some animals love to get their picture taken? My cousin’s horse always turns her head a certain side and angle, too funny when I pointed it out.
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Outstanding! =-)
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Greatest goat (pic) of all time! Teh little giant ladybug is pretty dern cute. And golly, I have to agree with the above posters; the mother-daughter photo is a soft, quiet picture but says so much about their relationship and your relationship to them.
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The picture of your wife and daughter is absolutley beautiful! Black and white on canvas would be spectacular! Great Capture!
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Beautiful photos! Your little lady bug is so adorable. I love the B&W of her. That face is just too much!
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Cute little bug!
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Oh my gosh these pictures are awesome. SO clear and defined. I love them.
Oh, yeah and a comment about them growing up, the pictures you have will be so very precious for you and them as the years progress. You are doing all of your selves a great favor.
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I never see lady bugs that pretty at my zoo
She’s gorgeous. The cheetah picture…wow!
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That Ladybug takes the cake. Along with her hair. Both irrestibly adorable.
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Just stumbled on your blog from Brad Ruggles. You have a great site. Your pics are very cool.
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Awesome photos!
That’s probably the cutest ladybug that I have ever seen too.
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