Como Zoo and Conservatory

Here are some of my favorite pictures from today. I have not done any editing to them.

Focal Length: 30.6 mm
Shutter speed: .011s (1/90)
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 800
Why I like it: This was the first picture I took today. I just like how vivid the colors are.

Focal Length: 23.1mm
Shutter speed: .001s (1/750)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: I love the contrasts and the shadowing in this picture.

Focal Length: 23.1mm
Shutter speed: .001s (1/750)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: Same as above, plus I love the texture of the petals and the nice, crisp edges.

Focal Length: 24.4mm
Shutter speed: .001s (1/1000)
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 800
Why I like it: I LOVE the colors in this picture. And again, it looks like this flower is truly there. I love how sharp the flower is and how faded the background is.

Focal Length: 47.5mm
Shutter speed: .002s (1/500)
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO: 800
Why I like it: The texture. I have no idea why I love texture so much.

 Focal Length: 23.1 mm
Shutter speed: .003s (1/350)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: The color and the light from the sun.

Focal Length: 26.5 mm
Shutter speed: .001s (1/1000)
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 800
Why I like it: The shadowing.

Focal Length: 55mm
Shutter speed: .001s (1/1000)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: The simplistic nature of the photo. The simple flower with a simple, out of focus background.

Focal Length: 42.5mm
Shutter speed: .001s (1/1000)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 800
Why I like it: This photo is the definition of what I like in nature photography. I love the one, simple flower and the soft green background.

Focal Length: 37.5mm
Shutter speed: .003s (1/350)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 800
Why I like it: Again with the simplicity. Although I think it might be too bright for my liking.

Focal Length: 28.1mm
Shutter speed: .008s (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: I freaking love this photo, again for the simplicity.

Focal Length: 47.5mm
Shutter speed: .006s (1/180)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: I love how crystal clear this is despite the fish being underwater and me being on the other side of the glass. I wish that I hadn't jumped the gun on the button though, maybe I could have gotten the fish centered better.

Focal Length: 55mm
Shutter speed: .125s (1/8)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Why I like it: What's a trip to the zoo without a visit to the "Poppa Monkeys?"