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almost human
Photo Information
Copyright: Zeno Swijtink (Zeno) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 mm.
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-07 6:12
Viewed: 831
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The way this mandril looks is almost human. Never thought that I could be so impressed by a monkey..
For more detailed info about mandrils I refer to yesterday's posting.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2007-04-07 6:15]

Hello Zeno. This is a fantastic shot. the colours and detail are amazing. the eye contact is spot on. very well done.. TFS.
Nick.. have a good easter.

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2007-04-07 6:32]

Hi Zeno

Fabulous shot, its a superb pose with great eye contact and fanatstic expression, I can see why you were so impressed, very nice colours and really sharp details.

TFS Hilary :o)

Wow, what a stunning portrait of this unique species of apes, Zeno!
Fantastic sharpness, colours and composition.
The cropping at editing level has been executed thoughtfully to focus the entire attention on the face, especially the eyes with that peculiar, penetrating expression in them.
It is essentially in terms of this expression that your caption Almost Human is quite apt for this image.
Best regards.
Ram

Hello Zeno,
I'm always impressed by monkeys as they often have this so human regard. This is a very colorful monkey, wow! This is a beautiful portrait with great details, POV, exposure and composition. This monkey has a blue face! Nature is so amazing! Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Zeno,
Great expression captured here. It has a youthful look about it. Nice and sharp and great colours.
regards
Matt.

Amazing and very impressive face. Beautiful done.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-04-07 9:45]

Hi Zeno,
same moneky as yesterday? He almost looks guilty, probably for making such a rackett earlier.
Super colors, the details and textures are very well exposed. A wonderful portrait
TFS..Sky

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  • falke Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 17 N: 458] (1682)
  • [2007-04-07 12:28]

Wow, I love this portrait of the Mandrill. Excellent look in the eye, he looks almost distinguished.... ;o)

Beautiful shadows, warm colours and perfect sharpness.

You deserve my admiration for this one!

Hi zeno,

A lovely shot with great details and composition is perfect.The colours and the details is perfectly captured.

Tfs

Pawan

Agreed, this is a very good image... could be improved by a little more light on the left hand eye, but otherwise very striking.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-04-07 13:44]

Hi Zeno
Beautiful image , very sharp with fantastic colors.Also very good BG colors.It does look human.
Congradulation & TFS
Michel

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 13 N: 279] (1536)
  • [2007-04-07 13:56]

Wonderfull DOF and nice sharp details on focused face and very gentle and appropriate blur of the rest.Great composition overall. Great job Zeno!TFS

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2172 W: 218 N: 4383] (14902)
  • [2007-04-07 14:40]

Hi Zeno

What a magnificent portrait!
The look on this baboon (i think) and the facial expression are indeed amazing and worthy of such a title.
The colors are also striking and vivid and the details and textures are wonderful and very sharp.
Nice OOF BG, too!
A powerful composition!

Bravo, TFS and Happy Easter!
Horia

A beautiful portrait that expresses a connection very well. The colors and details are wonderful. Well done.

undeed so human, TFS Ori

Zeno, beautiful photo! Great Portrait...good DOF, sharpness and details. Love it. TFS
donna:o)

Absolutely brilliant shot, the detail in the fur is exceptional, nice mid tones and excellent shadows give this a very effective presentation. Nice work!

Greg

it does! and i am very very impressed by the quality of this picture. needless to say that the colors are really nice, and the sharpness allows all the details to be clear and precise! a plus for the excellent eye contact...
it really does look human.
steph

Hello Zeno an impressive portrait excellent detail, good dof, nice light and well composed tfs rgds Necip.

Hi Zeno

Love the colours. What an expression. Awesome shot. TFS.

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2007-04-09 13:53]

Hoi Zeno , Wat een prachtige portret foto van de Mandrel ,een prachtig beest mooie kleuren ,hij zag dat hij op de foto ging , leuke pose , tfs ,Groeten Teunie .

Impressive image,Zeno.
Well composed.
A beautiful animal.
TFS
Annick

That monkey is looking right at me! Great Shot!

Beautiful image , very sharp with fantastic colors.

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