Eureka! I can finally handhold my camera and F/4 300mm lens. This is great because putting it on a monopod was difficult to carry around the zoo, which I love to visit. I was using the monopod because the weight from the sling was too much for my shoulder. So the grandma came up with an idea. I would carry my camera like I would a baby and keep most of the weight off my shoulder!

It worked. At a recent visit to the Sacramento Zoo, I was able to support the camera and lens without hurting my shoulder. I was also able to focus and keep the camera/lens steady. The only problem is the difficulty shooting a giraffe with the 300mm! So, I brought along my tiny point and shoot camera.

I’m finally free of the monopod. Here are some of my captured results.

The male Snow Leopard was out.

The Red Ppandas were napping.

The male Lion was cleaning up after eating his bone.

A white-handed Gibbon.

A Wolf’s Guenon

The Orangutans enjoy playing with blankets.

An adult Flamingo.

One of my favorites, a Pelican.

A Crested Screamer

The Eastern Bongo was coming towards us.

A close up of a wood duck.

The baby flamingos were hatched July 30, 2017.

They come out each day, and are growing up.

They are loved by the children.

The young red river hogs are growing up too.