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Papio ursinus
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2629 W: 76 N: 6643] (26517)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-06
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Kruger National Park
Theme(s): Annick Vanderschelden's Chacma Baboons [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-24 5:43
Viewed: 620
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Chacma Baboon.
The most distinctive feature of this baboon is its long, downwardly-pointed face.

I’m not sure whether this is a Cape Chacma or a Gray-footed Chacma.

“The Cape Chacma (P. ursinus ursinus) from southern South Africa is a large, heavy, dark brown baboon with black feet. Another subspecies, the Gray-footed Chacma (P. u. griseipes), is present from northern South Africa to southern Zambia. It is slightly smaller than the Cape Chacma, lighter in color and build, and has gray feet.” (wiki)

Ecoregions

Thank you for your critique and have a nice day.

Annick Vanderschelden website link.






Editing in Lightroom and PS CS3

File info
Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
6/10/2007 14:44:42
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/100Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.0
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
+1/3
ISO Speed
800
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
Standard

References
1. wiki
2. wikispecies
3. The Kruger National Park Map.October 2007.
4. WWF
eng55, carper, Amadeo, claudine, nglen, spalaxtr, rcrick, gannu, albert has marked this note useful
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Perfect eyes contact, most details are sharp and clear. Well composed.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-05-24 6:40]

Hi Annick,
It's an artistic work!I liked framing,clear details,POV and visual impact a lot.Masterpiece!
Thanks for posting.

fraaie kop hier Annick,
uitstekende scherpte, mooie dof en prchtige close up met goede details, mooi werk hoor.
groet Jaap

Hola Annick, excelente primer plano, una toma con acertada y atractiva composición, buen detalle y la expresión de los ojos atenta, fija y un poco intimidatoria. Un saludo

Another great capture. The eyes are haunting and it seems to have an especially large snout. Fine detail, good DOF and color.

Don't worry if you don't get the name of this species correct. After all, remember the old saying, "A baboon by any other name, smells as bad" LOL!!! (OK, bad joke)

Hi Annick,
This is an excellent portrait. I like this composition a lot and this proximity. Details are amazing, I feel I can almost touch it :)!
Claudine

Hello Annick
There is no need to mention the sharpness here as you could shave with it!!..But its the framing that is exceptional..The baboon is placed just correctly to the right and the superb bg to the left makes this a winner in my book...Excellent work.
Best Regards
Paul

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1988 W: 5 N: 5524] (20880)
  • [2008-05-24 11:53]

Hi Annick. So many animal have sad looks about them and this one has. i think its the eyes. You have captured fine detail in the grey fur and eyes. good use of the light.well done TFs.
Nick..

Hi Annick,
Great portrait. TFS. Regards,
Mustafa

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-05-24 14:07]

Really intimate portrait of this Chamca Baboon!
Those orange eyes are stunning!
Impeccable image quality.
Very good composition too.
Perfect DOF.

Well done,
Joe

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 42 N: 1142] (3696)
  • [2008-05-24 20:34]

Hi Annick,

Just stunning mate, love the tight crop, the detail is amazing, excellent eye detail, and the expression on the face is almost haunting, just perfect, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5881] (17425)
  • [2008-05-24 23:59]

I like their deep set eyes - so intense looking.
Good portrait of this fellow Annick. Well composed and the details are nice and sharp too,
Janice

Hallo Annick,
Schitterend portret in een perfecte compositie. De scherpte en details zijn weer uitstekend. Mooie natuurlijke kleuren.
Groet,
Peter

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 916 W: 4 N: 2277] (10628)
  • [2008-05-25 2:56]

Hello Annick, Sharp picture and lovely eye contact. Great clear image and well done ganesh

Great portrait Annick, stunning eyes
Have a nice Sunday
Albert

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