Inspiring Photo: Love Me Tender #13652312

Love Me Tender

Uploaded: January 15, 2013

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Submitted for the PG101 Group Square Crop theme
This is a brown spider monkey and her 5-month old baby. I took this about a month ago; their affection was very apparent and appealing that day. I was back at the zoo a few days ago and the baby was doing acrobatic stunts while mom watched quietly and adoringly :)
Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 16667/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600,1600, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A580

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Carolyn M. Fletcher January 15, 2013

Awww. this is so sweet, I think I need an insulin shot. What a great catch!! #1509040

Susan Williams January 15, 2013

What a touching scene and so beautifully rendered, Nikki. Comp, lighting and details are perfection. #10516122

Katarina Mansson January 15, 2013

Fantastic and cute! Love how the little one is watching you; wonderful connection there. HTD Nikki! #10516129

Jane Holestine January 15, 2013

When you said, "killer image", you weren't kidding. The monkeys themselves form such an eye catching composition. Wonderful detail, tones, and presentation. #10516192

Chris Budny January 15, 2013

What a great capture, Nikki! The little one is absolutely charming #10516198

Liz blahh January 15, 2013

Love this, quite a beautiful moment captured! #10516209

Melinda F. Schneider January 15, 2013

I love the way the baby's bright face pops out against the otherwise dark scene. #10516225

Bob Cournoyer January 15, 2013

Too Good!!

Happy Theme Day #10516256

Martha R. Mazon January 15, 2013

What a sweet and charming image, Nikki! The expressions, lines and tones are wonderful. HTD! #10516259

Usman M. Bajwa January 15, 2013

This is so very beautiful, Nikki. Coincidentally, my tomorrow's entry is somewhat on the same lines, but yours is just perfect. HTD!!!

UB. #10516297

Bill Houghton January 15, 2013

Nikki, this is a fantastic capture of these monkeys . It has great sharpness and detail. #10516336

Mitch Spence January 15, 2013

This really is an extraordinary image, Nikki. The little one is so naturally bright in the frame, surrounded by the mom's protective body. And the fact that they are both directly considering you, is just perfect. #10516380

Nikki McDonald January 15, 2013

Thank you all for your enthusiasm - what a joy this was to watch. I darkened the background considerably but did little to the mother and child. I stood there a long time and got several shots I like a lot - you'll probably see at least one more in the future (it has a bit more attitude on the part of both subjects :) ) #10516384

Julianne Bradford January 15, 2013

Beautiful work Nikki! #10516429

Ann Coates January 15, 2013

I love the way the baby is intertwined with Mum and the eye contact by both really draws you in. An outstanding capture here, a fave for me. #10516443

Joy Rector January 15, 2013

beautiful comp #10516449

Colette M. Metcalf January 15, 2013

Oh my, how sweet!!!! #10516553

Carol Quina January 15, 2013

Such a terrific moment and you captured it beautifully! HTD! #10516630

Lindley Johnson January 15, 2013

Love these faces! A wonderful image, Nikki. #10516676

David Phalen January 15, 2013

Sooooo sweet!!

HTD!! #10516891

Sherran Andersen January 15, 2013

So sweet... love the framing of the baby. #10516937

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 15, 2013

Adorable, a winner Nikki! #10517036

Dayna Cain January 16, 2013

Nikki, you have a winner. This is PERFECT! #10517391

Amanda D. Austwick January 16, 2013

So cute, with great expressions and framing! #10517998

Bob Cournoyer January 17, 2013

Fantabulous theme win.... :-) #10519762

Katarina Mansson January 17, 2013

A true winner in all apects - congratulations Nikki! #10519814

Bunny Snow January 17, 2013

Perfect in every way --composition and framing and an ideal square format, lighting, contrast between the baby's face and the darker background, sharpness and details. This pulls at my heart strings because your timing and their expressions are perfect as well.

Congratulations on your theme win, Nikki. Hope this goes all the way with a major BP win as well. #10519854

Chris Budny January 17, 2013

Congratulations, Nikki! #10519880

Christine Czernin January 17, 2013

Congratulations on your theme win, Nikki.
But no surprise, and will not be the last time we will see it. #10520248

Linda S. Smith January 19, 2013

Wow Nikki what a beautiful moment in time you captured! The lighting is perfect and the details are great! Very nice image! #10523347

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