Thanks, Frank. It's definitely the background. Ugly wire fence... The lens usually gives pretty good bokeh. FYI the caracal is often called the "African Lynx" or "Desert Lynx"
Thanks again! Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 11:30 PM Subject: RE: Recent trip to the zoo > So, you liked the flamingos did you, Christian? <vbg> > > Seriously, wonderful shots there. I especially liked the shot of the > Caracal (which I've never heard of, but kind of looks like a lynx with those > ear tufts). Focus is spot on. Bokeh is a bit bothersome, but that may have > more to do with the nature of the background itself than what the lens did > with it. > > Lovely shot, though. > > Thanks for sharing them with us. I love going to the zoo with my kids too. > > cheers, > frank >

