What's puzzling you is the nature of my game

Beludru, a male Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) residing at Zoo Krefeld, Germany

Title is a line from the 1968 Stones song "Sympathy For The Devil" www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBecM3…

Featured here: Smile FeatureThe last few days for me have been so hard, I won't go into it but basically my M.E flared up really bad and I had the most agonising pain in my arm, kept awake at night, I haven't been able to draw or do anything. As well as that I've felt sick and so so ill. Thankfully though I think I've turned a corner today so I could get on here and share some beautiful art to make you smile
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Northern Lights by GeneRazART
The Aletsch Glacier view from the air. by BrunoCHATARDFirst love by VasylissaLyin' Lion by TsaoShinErntedank by nari-meWhat's puzzling you is the nature of my game by NB-Photo by and APN Guide: What it takes to be a Zoo PhotographerThere are differenent places one can come across wild animals. The first being, of course, the wild. The second, zoos.
Though zoos are a controversial subject to some, I will not get into this discussion on their  importance when it comes down to education on wild animals and conservation efforts.
This APN Guide will focus on the opportunities zoos have  for photographers.
What does it take to be a Zoo Photographer?
Back in June, I had the privilege to interview eight awesome zoo photographers from DA's outstanding zoo photography community. Having picked their brains before, I would like to offer some insight and basic necessities based on their and my own experiences on what it takes to be a Zoo Photographer.
Get your hands on a decent camera.
You don't actually need a thousand-dollar worth camera. Of course, if you have the money, go for it. Most importantly though is to know your camera. A decent camera will allow you to choose you by