Anyway, this photo essay is dedicated to all the animals that have had the misfortunate of having my zoom lens shoved in their face at the most unexpected moments. I make a point of carrying a camera with me wherever I go, whether it is my normal point and shoot or my Fuji FinePix with a better zoom feature. Sometimes you can grab a photo when you least expect the opportunity to arise while other photos I have specifically gone looking for.
Thank you as well to all the photo blogs and forums that I have been following as I have picked up quite a few tips and I hope that readers can see that in the following photographs. If you are a keen photographer yourself, and know any useful hints and tips about taking pictures of animals, then I would love to hear from you in the comment box.
1 – A pigeon I think! Taken at a lakeside restaurant on the edge of Bafa lake
2 – Call me crazy but I think this cat enjoyed posing for the camera. Taken in Yalikavak
3 -This poor duck was trying to get an afternoon siesta. Took in the village of Herakleia.
4 -Keeping dogs as pets is quite unusual in Turkey. This lucky dog has the life of Riley
5 – This poor tortoise just wanted to be left alone.
6 – This rooster actually scared the hell out of me!
7 – Taken at Didyma Horse Safari
8 – Something actually went wrong in this picture. If not, there are super-size camels wandering around Turkey
