Taken at Pairi Daiza, Brugelette, Belgium
Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned 55-hectare (140-acre) zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut in Belgium. The zoo is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals.
In 1148, Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux (later Saint Bernard), sent 12 Cistercian monks to Cambron at the invitation of Anselm of Trazegnies, who had offered them land at the edge of the river Dender. After the abbey was dissolved, the family of the counts of the Val de Beaulieu purchased the property and built a castle, which remained in the family until purchased by the Domb family, who founded the park. The entire property has been a protected area since 1982.
The zoo was opened in 1993 as a bird garden named Paradisio. By 2000 the zoo included the Oasis, a large greenhouse that was home to other animals including meerkats, otters, and alligators. In 2001 the zoo opened the Nautilus (aquarium), the Madidi Islands (squirrel monkeys), and Nosy Komba (lemurs), followed by Algoa Bay (brown fur seals) in 2002.
The zoo created a series of suspension bridges in 2004 that let visitors see the exhibits from above. The "Dream of Han Wu Di" opened in 2006, and is the largest Chinese garden in Europe.A series of aviaries opened in 2007, showcasing raptors.
In 2009 the zoo opened the 4-hectare (9.9-acre) "Kingdom of Ganesha," an Indonesian themed garden.It also changed its name to Pairi Daizo, which means "walled garden" or "orchard protected by walls"—the oldest name for paradise.
18 Jun 10:25
mariannea
Very nice!
18 Jun 10:30
nicolle
Love the birds.
18 Jun 10:43
pandarino
nice
18 Jun 13:47
johnt
Nice shot on the flamingo's Adi..
18 Jun 13:50
adrianay
Thank you! pretty neat indeed :)
18 Jun 17:22
rcuello
Beautiful birds, very pleasant process. Pity not seen any front.
18 Jun 17:43
chema
nice process
18 Jun 17:48
inkslinger
This a great POV in my eyes, details are perfect & also the colours superb. I see you have 4 ducts in the mix as well. Feathers really stand out on the flamingo’s & ducts....
18 Jun 19:14
adrianay
What front does one need to see? there is nothing in front but grass as the flamingos are on a tiny island. If I shoot with that too the flamingos will be far.
18 Jun 19:41
rrr
I only found out recently that Flamingoes are not naturally pink.
18 Jun 20:05
adrianay
I never saw any other color but pink...I understand they get like that due to a diet of shrimp
18 Jun 20:23
alban1
10
18 Jun 22:59
vendenis
Sorry to vote this late, but I just came in. Superb shot Adirana
02 Sep 14:47
oil0000
very beautiful colours, too bad none of the flamingos were looking at you :)
Taken at Pairi Daiza, Brugelette, Belgium Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned 55-hectare (140-acre) zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut in Belgium. The zoo is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals. In 1148, Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux (later Saint Bernard), sent 12 Cistercian monks to Cambron at the invitation of Anselm of Trazegnies, who had offered them land at the edge of the river Dender. After the abbey was dissolved, the family of the counts of the Val de Beaulieu purchased the property and built a castle, which remained in the family until purchased by the Domb family, who founded the park. The entire property has been a protected area since 1982. The zoo was opened in 1993 as a bird garden named Paradisio. By 2000 the zoo included the Oasis, a large greenhouse that was home to other animals including meerkats, otters, and alligators. In 2001 the zoo opened the Nautilus (aquarium), the Madidi Islands (squirrel monkeys), and Nosy Komba (lemurs), followed by Algoa Bay (brown fur seals) in 2002. The zoo created a series of suspension bridges in 2004 that let visitors see the exhibits from above. The "Dream of Han Wu Di" opened in 2006, and is the largest Chinese garden in Europe.A series of aviaries opened in 2007, showcasing raptors. In 2009 the zoo opened the 4-hectare (9.9-acre) "Kingdom of Ganesha," an Indonesian themed garden.It also changed its name to Pairi Daizo, which means "walled garden" or "orchard protected by walls"—the oldest name for paradise.
Very nice!
Love the birds.
nice
Nice shot on the flamingo's Adi..
Thank you! pretty neat indeed :)
Beautiful birds, very pleasant process. Pity not seen any front.
nice process
This a great POV in my eyes, details are perfect & also the colours superb. I see you have 4 ducts in the mix as well. Feathers really stand out on the flamingo’s & ducts....
What front does one need to see? there is nothing in front but grass as the flamingos are on a tiny island. If I shoot with that too the flamingos will be far.
I only found out recently that Flamingoes are not naturally pink.
I never saw any other color but pink...I understand they get like that due to a diet of shrimp
10
Sorry to vote this late, but I just came in. Superb shot Adirana
very beautiful colours, too bad none of the flamingos were looking at you :)
brilliant