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The National Zoo always encourages our visitors to take lots of photographs of the amazing animals living here. But sometimes taking photos of animals in their habitats can be tricky.
The National Zoo and our partner, Fujifilm, wanted to help solve some of these photo problems with a photo challenge initiative. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and shared related to various photo challenge topics.
Taking Action Photographs
The Zoo is a wonderful place to watch animals playing, eating, climbing, and exploring. But getting the perfect picture of animals in action can be tricky, especially when you have to work with such factors as glass, lighting, and weather conditions. 
Read answers provided by Fujifilm photographer Brandon Remler.
Using the Right Equipment
Having the right equipment makes all the difference in capturing a dynamic photo. For this challenge topic, we invited people to submit questions about using cameras, lenses, flash, or other equipment-related topics. Read answers provided by FONZ Photo Club members Mark Andersen and Karen Gerstner.
Using Lighting and Flash
Since many of the animals at the National Zoo live in indoor enclosures, it can be tricky for the amateur photographer to capture them. There are many techniques you can use to enhance the quality of your photograph. For this challenge topic, we invite you to submit questions, comments, or examples of difficult situations and what you can do to take a better picture. Read answers provided by Mehgan Murphy, National Zoo photographer.
Photographing Animals in the Winter
The winter months can provide a beautiful backdrop for photographing the animals at the National Zoo. Many of our animals, pandas in particular, are more active in the cold weather and playful on snowy days. However, this white background can pose challenges for a photographer. Read answers provided by Mehgan Murphy, National Zoo photographer.
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