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Copyright: Dean Staples (Dando) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 32 N: 790] (3052)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-06
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300mm APO DG MACRO
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): posts with a difference [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-22 8:53
Viewed: 515
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lingga is a female orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) who was born on 29/08/05. She was born at the Menagerie
du Jardin des Plantes in Paris, but her mother rejected her and she was cared for by the keepers in Paris for the first two years of her life. Lingga was sent to Monkey World in Dorset so that she could grow up with others of her own kind.

Orangutans

+ Orangutans come from Borneo and Sumatra.

+ Orangutans from Borneo and Sumatra are different sub-species.

+ They live in primary rain forest from lowland swamp to upland forest habitats.

+ Orangutans are generally solitary animals but they do have loose associations around abundant food sources.

+ Females generally give birth to a single infant which gestates in approximately 8 1/2 - 9 months.

+ The baby is weaned at approximately 4-5 years.

+ Generally the males are twice the weight of the females, with males weighing 77kg and females 37kg.

+ Orangutans are critically endangered and it is estimated that there are only 20,000 left in the wild.

+ Wild orangutans are threatened by de-forestation, agriculture and poaching.

(http://www.monkeyworld.co.uk)
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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 288 W: 3 N: 670] (3136)
  • [2008-02-22 9:31]

hi dean,
ha ha,, very good title.a different picture
tfs

amazingly human and sweet! TFS Ori

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 0 N: 160] (2012)
  • [2008-02-22 9:43]

Great scene and wonderful photo. Color, dettail, sharp and composition are very good. Well done and tFS

As long as he wants to play and not eat the balls, I'll join in! What a funny photo. Nice oof background, and the clarity of this orangutan is stunning. Lovely colors and funny capture. Excellent job!

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 2 N: 605] (2032)
  • [2008-02-22 11:04]

Hello Dean , AH Sweet one ,great compositie details colours sharpnes pov and bg, tfs Greetings Teunie .

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 0 N: 280] (1619)
  • [2008-02-24 13:43]

Hi Dean
This is very nice image
very good sharp and detail
well done.

Excellent capture of this cute Orang-utan, Dean. I love to watch these animals on Animal Planet channel.
The expression in the well captured eyes of this little lady conveys the feeling that she is quite comfortable and secure in her new home.
Also thanks for your kind critique on my desert picture. I have posted the original version of it in Workshop, entirely for your viewing.
TFS and regards,
Ram

Hello Dean
WOW! that's fantastic, excellent composition and point of view, superb sharpness and wonderful vivid colors,great light and details. Amazing fnny pose, I love it!
Angela

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1898 W: 94 N: 2375] (8394)
  • [2008-03-07 13:38]

I Dean,
A perfect portrait by its extreme sharpness, exact exposure, natural colours, pose and composition.
TFS, José M.

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 39 N: 654] (2053)
  • [2008-06-12 22:14]

Well, you have a great pose, great subject and finally an excellent cpature as a result of the earlier two components.Superb in clarity and sharpness, he seems to be in a bit of pensive mood..the colours are brief but enriching. This is an excellent shot deserving a good praise.Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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