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Being Watched in the Forest


Being Watched in the Forest
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Copyright: David Lazar (dvlazar) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 56 N: 995] (4775)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-08
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/6.0, 1/100 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-26 18:03
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Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This moment won't last long - the blue monkey, unique to the eastern coast of Africa, is paranoid and easily frightened. Spotted in the Jozani Forest on Zanzibar Island in the wild, they were a little afraid if approached too closely, and with good reason as they are sometimes hunted for bushmeat.
I have framed him centrally with the leaves to bring attention to his face and big orange eyes. Fill in flash was used - as light was low in the forest.
He scurried away a split second later.

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i would throw a peanut right to his face hehehe

Hi David
Very intresthing eyes and excellent sharp image
Bravo
Cheers,Braca
PS Realy intresthing look

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1927 W: 53 N: 759] (12481)
  • [2008-04-26 20:32]

A good catch!! Those are very curious big eyes!! I like this framing and all of the color. TFS

David,
This is an incredible shot. Great detail and sharpness with wonderful color.
Regards,
Kevin

Hello, David -
Outstanding shot. The monkey is perfectly framed by the surrounding leaves. Great expression on your subject's face. Vibrant colors and sharp details of the foliage and monkey's fur. Well done.

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1829 W: 332 N: 2585] (9373)
  • [2008-04-26 22:49]

Hi DL,

Wow.. a rare vision..
Fantastic details... and a perfect portrait..
Good tones..
I like his stare..
All the best, dear friend.

jp

Hi David,
don´t you have a red-eye-option on your camera ?
:) No, I´m kidding, you captured a phantastic portrait, wonderful animal !
Cheers compliments, Chris

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 872 W: 5 N: 900] (6621)
  • [2008-04-27 2:21]

Hi Dave from Oz,

a really nice pic. this monkey looks so human and natural you can see its feeling in its eyes.

well done
Silvio

Wonderful catch of the monkey with great detail in his face. He is looking at you so intently. The leaves make a perfect frame for him. Good work
Kath

Salut David,
Très belle prise, avec une netteté impeccable. Bravo. Amitié, Patty.

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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1846 W: 179 N: 2483] (9846)
  • [2008-04-27 13:13]

david

very beautiful image, sharpness here is very nice to see. I liked this pov and this light, the colored eyes of the animal bring us closer. good work

jorge

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  • Csilla Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 281 W: 0 N: 190] (1629)
  • [2008-04-27 21:56]

Hi David!
You have a fantastic shot again. The monkey has very interesting and curious eyes. I like the colors, the lights, the details and the framing as well.
Thanks David!
Regards, Csilla

Hi David
I think this is one of your very best shots!! The wonderful focus on the eyes, the detail in the fur and the position and bonus of having the colourful red berries which relate well to the orange eyes. Just an amazing capture! Congratulations!
Cheers
Lyndall

Hi David,

A perfect picture in difficult situation. The exposition is perfect and your choice to frame him centrally was the good one. Bravo!

Regards,

Flavia

Ciao David ,
fantastic and incredible shot, i like this perfect saharp and and the animal's expression .
good job
Giorgio

Very well done David, split second capture & such detail & sharpness. The Eyes & expression makes this shot special IMO.
Regards
Santo

Ola David,
Magnifica esta foto de vida animal , ficou lindo este macaco no meio das folhas verdes a olhar para ti , os olhos dele tem uma bela cor , bons detalhes, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • Vames Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 0 N: 433] (3777)
  • [2008-05-02 14:44]

Hi David,what a wonderful capture!Very nice work!

Mesmerizing eyes, fun expression ; maybe a bit too centered and maybe a bit more crop ? Nevertheless, amazing !
Compliments,
Cath.

What a funny and cute animal ! You captured it perfectly.
Perfect use of the flash too.
Stefano

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