Wanting Freedom

© Gunther Allen

Wanting Freedom

Uploaded: June 16, 2009

Description

aperture f5.6, shutter 1/500, lens 200mm, location - San Diego Zoo

This monkey was eyeing some children running by the enclosure and had the most haunting eyes.

Comments

Renee Doyle June 17, 2009

Perfect title for this very moving capture Gunther!! Great detail and comp! #1142462

Evy Johansen level-classic June 17, 2009

Very beautiful capture, Gunter!! Great details and wonderful clarity! #7638513

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 17, 2009

Great close-up, Gunther. The details are awesome and its eyes beautiful!!

Usman. #7638690

Tiia Vissak June 17, 2009

a fantastic portrait! #7638773

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 17, 2009

Excellent Gunther, there is a story in his eyes!

jo ann c. #7640445

Chris Ebben June 17, 2009

I guess he wanted to be out running too.
Well spotted & taken=^..^=
#7641389

Freddy Bland June 18, 2009

Beautiful color and details! Great capture. #7645862

Gunther Allen July 21, 2009

Thank you Freddy, Chris, Jo Ann, Tiia, Usman, Renee, and Evy! I always appreciate your comments and just found out that I was no longer being notified when someone did comment. I now know to check the box and apologize for the late response! #7762892

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