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Golden-headed Lion Tamarin


Golden-headed Lion Tamarin
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 76 N: 6974] (27774)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-29
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 70-200f2.8L IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-02 5:43
Viewed: 854
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The four species of lion tamarins make up the genus Leontopithecus. They are small New World monkeys named for the mane surrounding their face. Living in the eastern rainforests of Brazil, like all other callitrichines they are arboreal. Lion tamarins weigh up to 900 grams (2 pounds) and are about 30 cm (12 inches) long, with tails about 45 cm (17 inches) long. They jump through trees using their fingers to hold onto branches and their claws to dig under the bark to search for insects to eat. They also eat some snakes, small lizards and small fruits.

Lion tamarins tend to live in family groups, with both parents sharing different tasks of child-rearing the yearly twins. The mother nurses her young every two to three hours, and the father carries the babies on his back.

Diurnal tree-dwellers, they sleep in tree cavities at night, and also seek shelter during the hottest part of the day.



The different species of lion tamarins are easily discernable from each other, based upon the coloration of their fur:
Golden Lion Tamarin, L. rosalia - golden fur all over, mane sometimes darkening or black
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin, L. chrysomelas - black fur with golden face, arms, and tail
Black or Golden-rumped Lion Tamarin, L. chrysopygus - black fur with a dark gold rump
Superagui or Black-faced Lion Tamarin, L. caissara - golden fur with black face, arms, and tails


Camera Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time
29/04/2007 10:20:25
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/100
Av( Aperture Value )
7.1
Metering Mode
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation
-2/3
ISO Speed
400
Lens
98.0 - 280.0mm
Focal Length
280.0mm

Photo taken in Apenheul

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To Evelynn: Hi Evelynnvanderschelden 1 05-02 20:06
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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2007-05-02 6:03]

hi Annick
ahahah, mais on dirait mes cheveux au petit matin :)
superbe détails, avec une lumière finement dosée.

bravo
gaetan

Hi Annick,
You can certainly see why the Lion Tamarin got its name it resembles a Lion that's for sure. This is a really nice portrait of this animal and the quality of the photo is just marvellous. Nice, what cute eyes it has.
Cheers,
Debbie

wonderful shot!

bonjour annick
là encore c'est un portrait parfait,j'adore le piqué qui est tres bon mais aussi le degradé de couleurs sur le visage.excellent.
laurent

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1834 W: 243 N: 6032] (21484)
  • [2007-05-02 7:19]

Hi Annick,
this is a cute little fellow isn't it?
Good POV and composition.
Well done,
Joey

Hi Annick. Veru good clear close-up portrait of this special animal. Very good clarity and cropping. TFS. Murray.

Annick

what a wonderful picture of this lion tamarin. the detail, colours and expressions are wonderful and you really have a great photo here with an excellent DOF.

TFS
Emma

very nice shot...

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 784 W: 0 N: 1558] (7176)
  • [2007-05-02 9:02]

Hello Annick
Beautiful portrait,very sharp details and nice color.Nice composition of the BG colors.
TFS Michel

Hi Annick,
please tell me - which hair-wax does he use?
Perfect hair - and the colour is beautiful.
Most I love the glance in the eyes, a perfect shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2340] (8406)
  • [2007-05-02 14:03]

Hi Annick,
Very expressive, awesome details, colours and background. A really good portrait of this lion tamarin.
TFS, José M.

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 157] (1397)
  • [2007-05-02 14:31]

hello Annick
this is sun?
wonderful shot!
tfs
marcin

You seem to get such sharp full frame images of animals. How close are you able to get to your subjects and how much can you crop your images and retain such good resolution and sharpness? This shot is lovely!

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3094 W: 234 N: 5897] (19892)
  • [2007-05-03 1:49]

Hello Annick,
This is a gorgeous portrait of this lion tamarin, an animal that is very hard to capture, as they tend to be very shy and hyperactive.
The colors are stunning, in a beautiful light.
Super sharp details, great eye contact.
I like it very much.
TFS : )

Hola Annick
Precioso retrato el que nos muestras con una gran luz nitidez, vamos que es impresionante.
Un saludo
Jorge

Hi Annick,
Another superb photograph. Good detail in this backlit portrait. Good sharpness.
Well done,
Peter

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 2 N: 616] (2068)
  • [2007-05-03 14:31]

Hoi Annick ,Wat een prachtig beest is dit ,een hele gave foto , mooie kleuren en licht ,mooie pose ,goed werk , Groeten Teunie .

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 497 W: 2 N: 466] (2160)
  • [2007-05-04 6:55]

great portrait! nice color palette. intresting look in his eyes. tfs

congratulations the good photo this pretty colors good nitides good compocicion

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 16 N: 286] (1466)
  • [2007-05-05 17:45]

Great colours Annick, very nice composition of portrait.TFS

Hi, Annick.
This is certainly very interesting monkey. Excellent details and sharpness.

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