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mandril
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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, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-06 7:00
Viewed: 1050
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Last week I visited a Zoo in Rhenen (Holland)and I was really impressed bij the mandrils. This capture shows a big male, the leader of the gang. I observed this monkey for about two hours and was lucky to see him yawning. He only did this twice in two hours time so I guess I was a bit lucky.

The mandril is a primate of the Cercopithecidae family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Drill. Both the mandril and the Drill were once classified as baboons in genus Paio, but recent research has determined that they should be seperated into their own genus, Mandrillus. The mandrill is world's larges species of monkey. The word mandrill means "man-ape".

The mandrill is recognized by its olive-colored fur and the colorful face of males, a coloration that grows stronger with sexual maturity; females have duller colors. This coloration becomes more pronounced as the monkey becomes excited and is likely to be an example of sexual selection. The coloration on the rump 9is thought to enhance visibility in the thick vegetation of the rainforest and aids in group movement.
Male can weight up to 60 lb (30 kg), females about half as much. They can grow to be 1 m. long and can survive up to 25 years in captivity. Females reach sexual maturity at about 3.5 years.
The mandrill is found in the tropical rainforests of southern Cameroon, Gaon, Equatorial Guinea and Congo.
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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2007-04-06 7:05]

Mr.Bigmouth Mandril- if looks could kill,you would do it right away.

HArd work paid off Zeno, a very well timed moment, well presented shot , colr, sharpness and detail.

TFS & Cheers

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2007-04-06 7:11]

Hello Zeno,
Wonderful portrait. Details are crisp clear.I liked POV,sharpness,lighting and framing a lot.TFS

Hey Zeno,
well done on this one! very good sharpness throughout. I really love the pose and timing presented here. Colors are lovely as well!

Steph

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-04-06 9:16]

Hi Zeno,
this one almost scares me, he does not look to happy.
Great shot though, such great colors and excellent textures you captured. Very well cropped and composed.
Sky

hi zeno,
nice capture, sharp image with good details, well saturated colours, liked the pose & the eye contacts,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Zeno,
Very impressive.
No doubt...this must be the leader:-)
TFS
Annick

Hi Zeno,
A great frame filling portrait here. I like your choice of composition and tight cropping. Excellent exposure has the colors and detail looking superb. Timing was perfect. A great pose!
scott

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-04-06 21:42]

Hi Zeno
Beautiful sharp capture,with fantastic colors.Very good BG colors.I just loved that portrait it is very expressive.
TFS Michel

Hi Zeno

This guy looks really mean. Nice timing and excellent eye contact. TFS.

Hi Zeno,
Very interesting shot.
Good timing.
Biswarup

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