Inspiring Photo: Sweet Potato #11686077

Sweet Potato [Photography Contest Pictures of Animals & Wildlife Photography]

Uploaded: April 28, 2011 10:26:48

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This Orangutan was really enjoying the fresh fruit and vegetables – Maybe we should eat better too!

Canon 100-400L Is at 400mm. ISO 400, Late-Morning, 1/100 @ f5.6, EC 0

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Gord MacEachern April 28, 2011 0

This is really great Jeff, it's a winner in my book!! #1372825

Nikki McDonald April 28, 2011 0

I agree with Gord, Jeff -- the pose and close crop are fantastic as are the detail, light and color. Wonderful capture and a favorite. #9375965

Bojan Bencic April 28, 2011 0

Fantastic clarity and eye detail, Jeff. Excellent photo. #9375968

Tammy M. Anderson April 28, 2011 0

Excellent pose and details, Jeff. #9375996

Jyri Vissak April 28, 2011 0

Great timing! Well done. #9376004

Michelle Alton April 28, 2011 0

Superb capture and presentation! #9376023

Claudia Kuhn April 28, 2011 0

Aww... cute close up Jeff #9376045

Tiia Vissak April 28, 2011 0

a cool pose! #9376064

Ron McEwan April 28, 2011 0

Good morning neighbor, what an outstanding portrait Jeff, perfectly captured, bet we see it again. #9376129

Monnie Ryan April 28, 2011 0

Really cool, Jeff - fabulous detail! If his diet makes hair grow like that, though, think I'll stick to coffee and doughnuts! #9376197

Jack Gaskin April 28, 2011 0

NEAT CATCH They are AMAZING APES ...

Happy Shooting
Jack #9376255

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 28, 2011 0

Amazing portrait, Jeff. #9376261

R. J. Laudenbacher April 28, 2011 0

Love the comp on this one Jeff. Great animal portrait! #9376369

Jack B. Young April 28, 2011 0

He only eats that cause he can’t get his hands on a nice greasy hamburger!! Great image!! #9376450

Heather Loewenhardt April 28, 2011 0

This one took my breath away. The portraiture detail is truly amazing. We will see this one again. #9376496

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 28, 2011 0

That could not be more precious, Jeff! Fantastic details and wonderful moment captured! #9376734

Amy M. Wilson April 28, 2011 0

Sweet capture... love the expression and pose, Jeff! #9376763

Nancy J. Locke April 28, 2011 0

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!

Cheers, Nancy :D #9377041

Shelly A. Van Camp April 28, 2011 0

Awww, very cute!! #9377057

John Benway April 28, 2011 0

Really amazing Jeff, beautiful color and comp. Gorgeous portrait.
John #9377065

Robert R. Goodman April 28, 2011 0

Hi Jeff,What a cutie you have capture here.Beautiful image!!!! #9377094

Marcel J. Fernandez April 28, 2011 0

Jeff, this is outstanding. Love the color and expression. #9377214

Mike Clime April 28, 2011 0

Excellent pose and capture, Jeff! #9377633

Marilyn K. Lincecum April 28, 2011 0

So sweat..excellant portrait...great light, color and texture. Love the pose !! #9377734

Tammy Espino April 28, 2011 0

Cute capture!!! :) #9377839

Marijana Fajgl April 28, 2011 0

Fantastic pose and capture, Jeff! Love it! #9377912

John Connolly April 28, 2011 0

AH! Candied Yams...Yum!!!

A delightful portrait if this handsome primate Jeff! He is certainly giving you the hairy eyeball! #9378080

Mary Timman April 29, 2011 0

Fabulous capture! Great lighting and detail! #9378422

Orsi April 29, 2011 0

Beautiful shot,Jeff!!Love it! #9378442

Freddy Bland April 29, 2011 0

What a great shot, Jeff! A winner in my eyes!!!!!! #9378543

Barbara Waldoch April 29, 2011 0

Wonderful portrait, Jeff! #9378665

Robert K. Bemus April 29, 2011 0

Awesome portrait and detail, Jeff!!
I'll eat sweet potatoes by the truck load if they make my hair grow... #9378706

Jeff Robinson April 29, 2011 0

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #9379058

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas April 29, 2011 0

Fantastic close up Jeff!,
Amalia #9379732

Karen Slagle April 29, 2011 0

Yes, maybe we should....Great shot Jeff, love how you filled the frame. #9380165

Mary Dimitriw April 30, 2011 0

Wow, excellent capture of this pose and detail!! Well done Jeff. #9380498

Ann Coates April 30, 2011 0

I wish we had Orangutans at our zoo, I find them very intriguing as I do your capture of this delightful species. Captured perfectly Jeff. #9380679

Lynn M. Whitt April 30, 2011 0

So cute, I love orangutans... #9380741

Avril Young April 30, 2011 0

this is a winner...outstanding portrait and detail...it is all in the eyes!! #9380755

Cathy Barrows April 30, 2011 0

so cute #9381050

Emile Abbott April 30, 2011 0

Great timing and capture Jeff #9381408

Ellen Hodges April 30, 2011 0

Super beautiful light and capture, Jeff!! #9381818

Jeff Robinson May 01, 2011 0

Thank You!! Jeff #9382274

Tammy Espino May 18, 2011 0

Big congratulations on your finalist :) #9410975

Ron McEwan May 18, 2011 0

Jeff I said that we would see this again and here it is. Congrats on the silver and good luck for the gold #9410986

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 18, 2011 0

Happy to see this one again, Jeff! Congratulations! #9411042

Amy M. Wilson May 18, 2011 0

Big congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Jeff!! #9411102

Jeana Clark May 18, 2011 0

Congratulations Jeff on this wonderfully deserving Finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #9411171

Deborah Lewinson May 18, 2011 0
Awesome finalist, Jeff!
Congrats and best wishes!
Debby #9411182

Robert R. Goodman May 18, 2011 0
A big congratulations,Jeff!!! #9411201

Tammy M. Anderson May 18, 2011 0
Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Jeff. #9411381

Jack Gaskin May 19, 2011 0
CONGRATS
WELL DESERVED MY FRIEND...
Happy Shooting
Jack #9411396

Freddy Bland May 19, 2011 0
Huge congrats, Jeff!! #9411722

Marcel J. Fernandez May 19, 2011 0
Congratulations, Jeff on your Outstanding Finalist. #9411774

Carol Eade May 19, 2011 0
Wonderful finalist, Jeff, congratulations! #9411867

Gail Vitikacs May 19, 2011 0
Gotta love this finalist! Congrats! #9411915

Marilyn Cornwell May 19, 2011 0
Congratulations, Jeff! It's a wonderful Finalist! #9411955

Denny E. Barnes May 19, 2011 0
Big Congratulations, Jeff on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!! #9412070

Graeme yew Chow May 19, 2011 0
Great act and pose. Big congratulaions, Jeff. Cheers. #9412201

Mary Timman May 19, 2011 0
Congratulations Jeff! #9412237

Pat Abbott May 19, 2011 0
A beautiful portrait, Jeff. Congrats! #9412339

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 19, 2011 0
I'm so glad to see this beauty again, Jeff. Congratulations!! #9412544

Marijana Fajgl May 19, 2011 0
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Jeff! #9412806

Carla Capra Anderson May 19, 2011 0
Hi Jeff;
This image sure tells a story. Congratulations on you awesome Finalist!!
;) CC #9413542

Karen Bacon May 19, 2011 0
A big congrats on this excellent finalist Jeff! #9413614

Emile Abbott May 19, 2011 0
Congratulation Jeff on wonderful finalist. #9413641

Karen Celella May 19, 2011 0
Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Jeff. #9413654

Carol L. Fowler May 19, 2011 0
Congrats on this wonderful FInalist! #9414272

Bojan Bencic May 19, 2011 0
Congratulations on your finalist, Jeff. #9414570

Linda M. Walker May 19, 2011 0
Congratulations, Jeff! #9414930

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 20, 2011 0
Ohhhh!! I love this Jeff, big congrats on your finalist!
jo ann c. #9415416

Merna L. Nobile May 20, 2011 0
It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna

#9415538

Debra R. Harder May 20, 2011 0
This is an AMAZING image, Jeff!! The comp, lighting, details and perfect timing make this a winner. Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist! Deb #9415554

Rona L. Schwarz May 20, 2011 0
Missed this cause I was out of town, Jeff, but what a marvelous capture! I love this - an instant favorite! The pose and crop, detail and clarity are awesome! Bet you have a winner here! Huge Congrats on a superb Finalist! And sorry I have been so absent recently - out of town twice, critical work deadline, and now computer problems! #9416027

Cheryl Winn May 20, 2011 0
Isn't he georgeous and stiking such a great pose! Wonderful capture Jeff. Congratulations on this supurb finalist #9416091

Danny B. Head May 20, 2011 0
Love it ..congrats! #9416780

Patrick Rouzes May 20, 2011 0
This is one incredible finalist, Jeff! Congratulations & good luck, my friend! #9417279

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 20, 2011 0
AWESOME Jeff!!! Fantastic colors and details! And what an intimate seeming portrait. Well done as "always"!!! I have been travelling and getting to see some more of America in all it's splendor. Congratulations to you!!! #9417346

Ellen Hodges May 20, 2011 0
Huge Congrats and Verrrry best luck, Jeff!! #9417440

Amanda J. Tanner May 20, 2011 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Jeff! #9417849

Heather Loewenhardt May 21, 2011 0
Congrats on your finalist placement for this spectacular image. #9418811

Jeff Robinson May 21, 2011 0
Thanks Everyone!! Jeff #9419206

Ken Smith May 22, 2011 0
Hey Jeff, congrats on this...shoulda been gold! :-) #9422319

Jeff Robinson May 22, 2011 0
Thank You Ken! Jeff #9422672

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