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White-handed Gibbon


White-handed Gibbon
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-30
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 70-200f2.8L IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-05 4:22
Viewed: 890
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Lar Gibbon (Hylobates lar), also known as the White-handed Gibbon, is a primate in the Hylobatidae or gibbon family. It is one of the more well-known gibbons and is often seen in zoos.

The range of the Lar Gibbon extends from southwest China and eastern Myanmar to Thailand and down the whole Malay Peninsula. It is also present in the northwest portion of the island of Sumatra.

The skin coloring of the Lar Gibbon varies from black and dark-brown to light brown sandy colors. The hands and feet are white colored, likewise a ring of white hair surrounds the black face. Both males and females can have all color variants, and the sexes also hardly differ in size. As is the case for all gibbons, they have long hands and no tail.

Lar Gibbons are diurnal and arboreal, inhabiting rain forests. They rarely come on ground, but they use their long arms to brachiate through the trees. With their hooked hands they can move swiftly with great momentum, swinging from the branches. Lar Gibbons live monogamously, mating for life. The family groups inhabit a firm territory, which they protect by warding off other gibbons with their calls. Their diet consists primarily of fruits, although they also eat leaves, buds, and insects.

Sexually they are similar to other gibbons. Gestation is seven months long and pregnancies are usually of a single young. Young are nursed for approximately two years, and full maturity comes at about 8 years. The life expectancy of the Lar Gibbons in the wild is about 25 years.

Lar Gibbons are threatened in various ways: they are sometimes hunted for their meat, sometimes a parent is killed in order to capture young animals for pets. The largest danger, however, is the loss of habitat. With breathtaking speed the forests of Southeast Asia are cut down in order to establish plantations, fields and settlements. National parks and protected areas exist, but are often poorly supervised.




Shooting Date/Time
30/08/2006 15:13:49
Shooting Mode
Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/200
Av( Aperture Value )
4.5
Metering Mode
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
400
Lens
70.0 - 200.0mm
Focal Length
200.0mm

No flash, no tripod.

Post Processing:
Minor adjustments... levels, contrast, lightness,USM, resized and Save for web. Framing.
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Hello Annick,
great portrait of this beauty primate.
Good pose and amazing light on the eyes.
Great info notes.

Well done and TSF, my friend.

Andrea

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2006-09-05 4:34]
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Hi Annick,

Thuis is pure expression. I like the way this gibbon looks and his bodytalk is just fantastic.
TFS.

regards,
Zeno.

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-09-05 4:40]
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Hi Annick, great expression caught, looks like he has seen something interesting. Good details and lighting and well postioned in the frame. Great work and TFS.
Dean.

Hello Annick, excllent use of light, perfect colors, Bg, POV DOF very crisp, Nicly composed and Fram Photo, TFS Kyle

Hi Annick,
An excellent shot on this Lar Gibbon. Nice exposure has very natural colors and sharp detail. The expressive face and eyes look amazing.
Love the shot!
Scott

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2006-09-05 13:41]

de fot zelf is zeker niet slecht, maar bij dergelijke opnamen is het oog contact toch best wel belangrijk, maar dat is uiteraard persoonlijk. Goed werk Annick.
gr. jaap

Hello Annick,
Wonderful POV, expression, and hands folded pose, I like it. Great detail, color, and framing..
Well done & TFS!

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7801)
  • [2006-09-05 19:21]

Hi Annick
;) Thanks for make me smile :)

Also good note.

Well done

osse

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6154] (21022)
  • [2006-09-05 20:55]

Hello Annick,
I really like the expression on this gibbon's face, and particularly the way he is holding his white hands in front of him.
Great POV with sharp details and good exposure.
TFS. : )

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-09-05 21:54]

Hello Annick

Nice portrait.Lovely detail.Excellent DOF and POV.I really like the look in the eyes.TFS

Rob

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2244 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-09-06 7:04]

Hello Annick,
This is a great photo. A wonderful pose and excellent expression. A beautiful composed portrait with beautiful details.
Sky

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  • NellyD Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 445] (1783)
  • [2006-09-09 18:05]

Hoi Annick,

Prachtige foto van deze withand-gibbon.
De pose is leuk, en hij kijkt nogal dromerig.
Kleuren zijn ook erg mooi, en je info is ook erg nuttig.
TFS

Groetjes, Nel

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