Pairi Daiza, a photo from Hainaut, Wallonia

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Back to my archive 2015 a picture during a visit to the ZOO

Zoo Pairi Daiza:
Pairi Daiza (until 2009 Paradisio) is an animal park in Cambron-Casteau (Hainaut), which opened its doors on May 11 1994. The park has grown from a bird park to a full-bodied zoo. Pairi Daiza is located on the site of the former Cambron Abbey, which belonged to the Cistercian Order. There are many ruins in the park that remind you of this. Pairi Daiza means closed garden in Persian language.
In 2006, the "Dream of Han Wu Di" was opened, the largest Chinese garden in Europe, with cranes, three red pandas and coin jackets. In 2007, the Bird of prey was opened, a row of voleries with different types of birds of prey and a walk-through with vultures and other birds of prey. In 2008, Paradisio broke out with a large Indonesian area.
Since its inception, the bird park participated in various breeding programs for the conservation and protection of endangered species. For example, the Chinese government has spent two Chinese giant pandas, Hao Hao and Xing Hui, in the park for a period of 15 years.
In 2007, more than 635,000 people visited this park. In 2012 it was raised to 955,000, [4] making it the most popular zoo in Belgium. On September 1, 2013, the park welcomed the 1 million visitors of that year. In total, 1,243,000 visitors visited the park in 2013. The visitor number rose to 1.39 million in 2014. By 2015, the park received 1,767 million visitors.

Camera Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time
10/09/2015 12:47:41
Shooting Mode
Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/250
Av(Aperture Value)
5.0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
70.0mm
Image Size
5616x3744
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

snunney, ikeharel, pajaran, papagolf21, Fis2, Cricri, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, PiotrF, mcmtanyel, bukitgolfb301, danos, COSTANTINO, Royaldevon has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

Sergiom (117241) 2017-10-07 7:07

Bonjour John,

On ne s'attend pas à voir ce genre de chose en Belgique et cela pique ma curiosité. Le parc est beau, verdoyant et semble attirer les gens. Très belle netteté et couleurs.

Amicalement

Serge

snunney (130967) 2017-10-07 7:17

Hello John,
This seems to be a zoo out of the ordinary and well worth a visit. I like the point of view with the steps rising diagonally up the frame. Well exposed with very good colours and clarity.

pajaran (101472) 2017-10-07 8:05

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i ostrina, lepe boje.
Lep deo zoloskog parka sa drvenom kucom i zelenim drvecem. Lepo mesto za setnju.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautifully shown, good contrast and sharpness, nice colors.
Nice part of the zoological park with a wooden house and a green tree. Nice place to walk.
Good text on the used technique and the elements of the image.
I wish you good afternoon, all the best.

papagolf21 (152315) 2017-10-07 8:14

Bonjour, cher ami John,
Ce parc d'attraction particulier zoologique et une véritable merveille.
L'image choisie est parfaite pour faire comprendre le style particulier du site.
Excellente image.
Amitiés.
Philippe

holmertz (91762) 2017-10-07 8:24

Hello John,
This makes me feel moved to Indonesia, although I have a suspicion that several Indonesian cultures have been represented in one place. Indonesia is a very large country. It is anyway a nice photo with many beautiful details and a fine balance between the characteristic building and the large tree.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (154049) 2017-10-07 9:27

Witaj John!
Very nice view from ZOO.
Interesting building.
Good frame, colors and light.
Well done.
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

Cricri (176) 2017-10-07 11:07

Bonjour John
C'est une image intéressante a voir de cette partie du parc, beaucoup de détails a regarder, la lumière et les couleurs sont belles, belle présentation
Belle soirée
cricri

GyurMaster (20857) 2017-10-07 11:15

Dear John,

Again, we see a composition-wise very good photo.

Best Wishes
Gy.

pierrefonds (102203) 2017-10-07 11:34

Hi John,

The trees are framing well this section of the park. The point of view is showing the details of the stone decoration and of the small building. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

macjake (96079) 2017-10-07 12:24

Hi John
well, this one is quite a bit different from your gallery. I'll have to read the note to figure out what this is about.
wow, reading your note, this zoo really has increased in its visitors each and every year - getting more and more popular.
its also funny how its a zoo but we don't see any animals hahaha. excellent shot thought, its clear, bright, sharp, crisp, and with fine exposure. cheers
Craig

PaulVDV (53686) 2017-10-07 12:33

Hallo John,
Ik veronderstel dat dit Indonesië in een notedop is.
Volgens mij zijn het longhouses van Sumatra of Sulawesi die model stonden voor dit huis. De kleinere stupa's op de trap lijken sterk op de originele grotere versies in Borobudur, Java.
Kon je het gebouw op de foto betreden ?
Je hebt deze Indonesische heuvel vanuit een goede hoek genomen.
Een prachtig helder beeld met uitstekende scherpte.
Vele groeten, Paul

PiotrF (52064) 2017-10-07 14:11

Hello John,
Interesting picture from this section of the park.
Very good light, perfect exposure,I like very good composition and good sharpness.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

mcmtanyel (58703) 2017-10-07 19:21

hello John,
Interesting concept for a garden is exemplified by an interesting structure. I like the diagonal implied path, sharpness and colors are great.
Regards,
MT

abmdsudi (87661) 2017-10-07 19:50

Hi John
Great image looks like a fabulous 'model Village' and the resemblance of a traditional house in Torajaland South Sulawesi, Indonesia. I would have played with that for hours if I was a child and I think the person adds to the scale proportion of the whole village beautifully. The bright colours, detail and contrast are wonderful along with beautiful light exposure. A first rate composition, Congrats.
Best wishes

rychem (72179) 2017-10-07 22:25

A very nice photo of the section of the Zoo, excellent quality of the photo as usual, a very interesting place in the Zoo with original architecture and decorations
regards Ryszard

Nicou (193806) 2017-10-08 2:36

Hello

Quelle vue de ce temple superbe vue et compo quelle iamge avec ces lampes blanches et noires ces talus vert quelel iamge et cpatage quelle compo fantastique et ce petit temple quelle forme avec ce toit superbe végétaiton et cpatage.
Bravo et amitié
Niou

Silvio1953 (203776) 2017-10-08 4:58

Ciao John, great view of beautiful and original zoo, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (128821) 2017-10-08 5:18

Salut John,une capture interessante depuis ce zoo parc,especiellement pour cette etrange architechture en bois,composition riche et imposante avec details parfaits. Bon Dimanche et merci,Luciano

ikeharel (105044) 2017-10-08 7:21

A zoo that looks as elegant place I ever seen, John.
The styled lamps and the main wooden pavilion shown marvelously.
Good spot taken from with the logs as a border line towards the green hill.
Good afternoon,
Ike

williewhistler (16606) 2017-10-08 7:36

Hello John,
this would appear to be an unusual location with many steps, slopes and distinctively designed buildings, it`s a fine shot that summarises the site very well.
Best regards Les.

LuisGustavoLima (5184) 2017-10-08 10:03

Oi, John!

As cores a luz são muito boas, como de costume. A nitidez também é destaque. Construção com uma forma muito interessante. Bom enquadramento.
Parabéns!

bukitgolfb301 (53832) 2017-10-08 21:42

Hi dear John, how are you?

A little different theme from your daily postings.
This house is from "Indonesia, Toraja", as I already visited there so many times. Very well considered frame work and getting nice lights as usual.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

Tue (81010) 2017-10-09 2:37

Hallo John,
Een uitstekende foto van deze Chinese tuin. Het zonlicht zorgt dat de kleuren op hun best zijn en de warmer kleuren in het midden gaan mooi samen met de vele groene tinten rondom. Goede compositie ook.
Lars

gervaso (28177) 2017-10-09 4:13

Hello, John!

Interesting and different house built over the stilts! The green all around the image looks very natural, it was captured with excellent light management! Sharpness is also perfect! Beautiful place and composition!

ChrisJ (158156) 2017-10-09 5:03

Bonjour John,

Someone really likes Indonesia. I can see Toraja Houses from Celebes / Sulawesi, and the bell shaped stupas of Borobudur in central Java. Good upward pov and excellent color and sharpness. Tfs!

danos (110395) 2017-10-09 8:05

Hello John,
Nice and pleasant the interior of this section of the zoo,with the wooden construction to be the eye catching of the scene.Interesting the created details as the beauty of the place.

Regards,Danos

batalay (41261) 2017-10-09 13:14

Dear John,

This is a very impressive Chinese Park and your note puts it into proper perspective. Although the light is mostly from behind and on the left, you did a very good job of managing the light.

Warm regards,

Bulent

COSTANTINO (102765) 2017-10-09 23:05

Hello dear John and have a nice time
and a happy new day
simple photo with interesting details
your notes about Zoo Pairi Daiza
are really useful thats why I love
TE because i can travel with
my imagination all over the world
regards
Costantino

Royaldevon (73700) 2017-10-10 7:44

Hello John,

Over the years, I have altered my opinion of zoos, as the zoos themselves have altered. Now, the zoos run excellent breeding and conservation programmes as well as alerting people to the threat of extinction to a whole host of animals. They do give opportunities for youngsters to become interested in animals and therefore, fight for their welfare.

This looks like an interesting example. I like how you have led us into the scene and then used a diagonal guide to encourage our further exploration..
It looks a very natural environment with flowers, grasses and trees, not tiny cages!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

carper (96) 2017-10-11 5:27

U mag wel een gratis jaarkaart krijgen van deze Zoo,
voor de gratis reclame, goede compositie en mooie foto,
wij waren veel in de buurt maar zijn er nooit naar binnen geweest.
gr. jaap

jmdias (101320) 2017-10-21 5:53

john

nice this foreign structure in evidence. the presence of the banana tree is surprising for me too, anyway I saw lots of them in england. I imagine they are protected during winter, this plant hate frosts.

hugs

jorge

carlo62 (81265) 2017-11-12 14:56

Ciao John
le caratteristiche decorazioni cinesi ci offrono una bella vista di questo luogo particolare e interessante.
Ottima la tua foto che ci presenta questo luogo.
Saluti
Carlo

PS gli alberi della mia foto sono olivi

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (201541)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2015-09-10
Categories: Event
Camera: Canon EOS 5 D Mark II, Canon EF 70-200/2.8 L IS USM, Sandisk CFIII 16GB, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1x
Exposure: f/5.0, 30 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2017-10-07 6:58