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Ok, my last journal was over two years ago, my last submission was over a year ago, I think it is safe to say I'm not active on here any more. I do try to check in now and then but my response may be very slow. Before anyone asks, I'm not active on other sites either. Photography is something that I just don't have much time for these days.
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Still alive

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Ok, it's been over a year since I last wrote a journal...

Not got much to say I guess. Still out and about looking for interesting wildlife, although still leaning towards captive.



In pet news, the two pairings of crested geckos produced 8 babes between them. Oldest babies are now about 7 months and 8g although the heaviest is a younger one at 10g. I believe the first born is a girl (red one above), but still working out the rest.



Also I have started keeping fish. Not doing things by halves, I'm on 5 tanks already. Most are tropical, with some temperate minnows too. This is (probably) an Arulius barb.

Anyway... now the weather has stopped sucking I really should get out and get some new photos this year.



:new: Please see also my stock account at LydiardWildlife :new:




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The Cat Survival Trust in the UK www.catsurvivaltrust.org/ recently published their spring newsletter us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=4a…

If you're after some big cats to photograph then it is worth considering a visit. Unlike zoos and wildlife parks, this isn't freely open to the public and needs arrangement in advance. It does mean you get better access to the cats, after a health and safety warning of course! Details of people arranging photo days are in the newsletter. Personally I prefer Mark Tiller as he is local to the site he has more flexibility in running smaller groups, which means more photo chances than with bigger groups.

Anyway, what's there? The site wasn't designed with photography in mind, so you do have some work to do. That or brush up on your photoshop skills. Rather than using words, how about examples of what myself and others have taken there?

Precious by SnowPoring Look Cute by SnowPoring Contemplation by SnowPoring




:iconalannah-hawker: Alannah-Hawker

Snow Leopard 07 by Alannah-Hawker Serval 07 by Alannah-Hawker Snowy Cub by Alannah-Hawker




:iconkoganemouche: koganemouche

Jaguar 1 by koganemouche Peekaboo by koganemouche Hiss hissy hiss by koganemouche




One more tip if you are thinking of visiting CST. Not far away is Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com/index.html which also has a large selection of big cats. It will be down to chance what you may see them doing, but with so many on site you're bound to find someone posing for you. It is definitely worth staying a night and visiting on another day also. I could feature from there too, but this would turn into a very long journal post if I did...



:new: Please see also my stock account at LydiardWildlife :new:




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This is something I've been thinking about for a long time, but never got around to doing anything about. Over the years, I've taken a LOT of photos, many of which are unlikely to see the light of day. They're the ones which are technically good, but may be lacking artistic merit. They can still provide an interesting reference or basis for something else. Would people be interested if I started up a stock account for these?

I've gone and done it. Uploaded a small bunch already, and more where that came from. See LydiardWildlife :iconlydiardwildlife: for the stock.

Samples:

Zebra 05 by LydiardWildlife Zebra 04 by LydiardWildlife Lion 03 by LydiardWildlife

Owl 02 by LydiardWildlife Owl 01 by LydiardWildlife Penguin 01 by LydiardWildlife Giraffe 02 by LydiardWildlife



:new: Please see also my stock account at LydiardWildlife :new:




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Breath by SnowPoring

I guess most people reading this would already know I recently got a DD. The inbox is still recovering from that, peaking over 2000 activity messages, and I've got it just under 1300 now :XD: Everyone who has fav'd, commented or, anything really, will get a llama from me at some point. How long it takes depends on how often I trip the dA spam filter :XD:

Since then, I've been getting a fair few requests for using my photos for references. I've been thinking about formalising some general terms so they will follow later. For now, I will give the following guidance:
* If you want to use my photos as a one-off reference for art, such as drawing or painting (including digital - but NOT manipulations), then you may do so without asking in advance. I will be interested to see the result so you can link me when done.
* If you want to use my photos for photo-manipulation, please ask first.
* If you want to use my photos for personal use (e.g. desktop wallpaper) that's ok, no need to ask.
* Anything else, or if you're not sure, then please ask.

The DD hit just as I was returning from a couple days travelling taking more wildlife photos, in part along with Alannah-Hawker, FantasticFennec and Chikrata. I will have more photos to post when I get round to it :XD:

Elsewhere: seeing as the nights are getting shorter now I don't really have much time to try astrophotography, so I've just ordered a solar scope. Let's really see what the sun is doing!



:new: Please see also my stock account at LydiardWildlife :new:




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