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Simply Red *200th one*


Simply Red *200th one*
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Copyright: Ralf Lukovic (ralfsworld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 88 N: 1816] (6134)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-11
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm F/2.8 L IS USM, CF Extrime IV 8 GB
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/400 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Selen's Favorites II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-02 1:48
Viewed: 398
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I am back from my Asia trip with many new shots to share :)
This is my 200th shot and I wanted to show Orangutan captured on island Borneo. It was really hot day with humidity almost 100%. It was even cloudy afternoon and we was expecting rain too. It was not so easy to have my heavy equipment in this weather condition and I look like it was raining even before rain. It was like being in sauna all the time. It was really special experience to see those beautiful animal in their natural habitat :) and I hope you like it :)

The orangutans are two species of great apes known for their intelligence, long arms and reddish-brown hair. Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, they are currently found only in rainforests on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, though fossils have been found in Java, Vietnam and China. They are the only surviving species in the genus Pongo and the subfamily Ponginae (which also includes the extinct genera Gigantopithecus and Sivapithecus). Their name derives from the Malay and Indonesian phrase orang hutan, meaning "man of the forest". The orangutan is an official state animal of Sabah in Malaysia.

The word orangutan (also written orang-utan, orang utan and orangutang) is derived from the Malay and Indonesian words orang meaning "person" and hutan meaning "forest", thus "person of the forest". Orang Hutan is the common term in these two national languages, although local peoples may also refer to them by local languages. Maias and mawas are also used in Malay, but it is unclear if those words refer only to orangutans, or to all apes in general.

The word was first attested in English in 1691 in the form orang-outang, and variants with -ng instead of -n as in the Malay original are found in many languages. This spelling (and pronunciation) has remained in use in English up to the present, but has come to be regarded as incorrect by some.

The name of the genus, Pongo, comes from a 16th century account by Andrew Battell, an English sailor held prisoner by the Portuguese in Angola, which describes two anthropoid "monsters" named Pongo and Engeco. It is now believed that he was describing gorillas, but in the late 18th century it was believed that all great apes were orangutans; hence Lacépède's use of Pongo for the genus...

more info @ wikipedia
vanderschelden, nglen, jaycee, Rolf, claudine, uleko, Argus, SelenE has marked this note useful
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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2568] (11866)
  • [2008-08-02 1:56]

Hello Ralf, My neighbor. Congratulations on the the wonderful 200 and many more to come. This is just superb. Excellent one. Ganesh

this is the most adorable thing, TFS Ori

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2750 W: 147 N: 7933] (24699)
  • [2008-08-02 2:33]

Hello Ralf,
Welcome back and congratulations on your 200th post!
This is a great shot of a young Orangutan, the pose, POV and composition being brilliant. Well worth putting up with the heat and humidity.
Look forward to seeing many more from you, especially from your recent trip.
TFS/Hälsningar,
Ivan

Är nu med fotosidan.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2575 W: 170 N: 7847] (24815)
  • [2008-08-02 7:19]

Hej Ralf!
Vilken morgongymnastik! Great capture of this lovely Orangutang in a splendid pose! All very nicely in focus and great sharpness. Lovely colours too and it stands out well from the background.
You must have had a fantastic time in Asia!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Congratulations on 200 postings! We celebrate with you because we get to see them all!.. and the next 200 too.

I love this photo. The angles/triangles of the composition are brilliant. It's a great capture. I'm sure with just a few yoga sessions I too could stretch out like that!!!!! maybe not.... : )

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi Ralf,
I couldn't stand this kind of weather you describe; you are a courageous person :)! What a pose :)! This is a funny capture of a beautiful animal. I like this eye contact, details and action caught. Congrats on your 200th post. Thanks,
Claudine

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 27] (196)
  • [2008-08-02 9:22]

Hello Ralf
Congrats on your 200th post and this beautiful shot.
TFS
Rolf

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1897 W: 8 N: 4947] (15987)
  • [2008-08-02 9:40]

Hi Ralf,

A fantastic shot to celebrate your 200th post! Congratulations on both your accomplishment and this marvelous Orangutan. He seems to be performing (and smiling) for your camera. Great timing to get this acrobatic pose with such fine details and good colors. I love the face, hands, and feet. Here's to the next 200!

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2124 W: 9 N: 5953] (22504)
  • [2008-08-02 11:34]

Hi Ralf. Congratulations on 200 postings keep the coming. i do like the pose in the one of the Orangutan . Bright colours and good detail. You are a lucky man to have seen the in the wild. TFS. good notes to.
Nick..

Hello Ralf,
I think this young fellow is quite happy he's #200.
Congrats.
Image is well done. The moment is well chosen and is also technically very good.
Good work!
TFS
Annick

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2008-08-12 19:34]

Bonsoir Ralf,

Superbe et amusante cette prise.

Merci pour le partage.
Joseph

Hi Ralf

Congratulations of 200th post. these guys are not easy to capture, but you have done a great job with your cannon gear.
Excellent composition, brilliant sharpness and details in the low light conditions of teh rainforest. Good OOF background to allow the oranutan to stand out really well.

Look forward to more from your adventure.

Chris

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2420 W: 63 N: 3988] (12852)
  • [2008-09-10 7:23]

Hi Ralf,
This is a lovely photo. It worths all the heat,humidity and carrying your heavy gear :o) Very well done and TFS
All the best,
Selen

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