Inspiring Photo: Lost in Thought #9316520

Lost in Thought

Uploaded: November 02, 2009

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~Gibbon~

(Resubmitted April 2010 - Animals)

I'm not sure what I expected the first time I saw a Gibbon but it certainly wasn't this gorgeous blonde fellow...wish I was allowed a little closer just to feel that long silky fur for myself!

Photo taken at The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 220.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

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Jeff Robinson November 02, 2009

Outstanding portrait and expression captured! Jeff #1199693

Tammy M. Anderson November 02, 2009

Fantastic details and clarity, Valarie. What a beautiful and interesting fella. #8095796

Patricia Seidler November 02, 2009

What a face! His expression and pose is priceless. Wonderful capture Valarie with terrific clarity, detail and DOF. #8095808

Cathy Barrows November 02, 2009

so cute...looks as he has been dried and fluffed...looks like a great cuddler #8095885

Linda D. Lester November 02, 2009

He does have beautiful fur....wonderful capture! #8095983

Julie Burnett November 02, 2009

Gorgoeus portrait, Val!! Perfect composition, and the lighting really shows off that beautiful fur, I'd love to run my fingers through it as well!! #8096028

Robert R. Goodman November 02, 2009

That is a winner,Valarie.Beautiful clarity and color.The lighting is stunning!!!!! #8096042

Amy M. Wilson November 02, 2009

Stunning capture... his expression and the lighting are just perfect; so beautifully done, Valarie!!! #8096105

Monnie Ryan November 02, 2009

He's beautiful, Valarie -- wonderful detail in that gorgeous fur! #8096371

Sam Britt November 02, 2009

Terrific capture, Valarie. Great pose, detail & light, #8096581

Jack Ryan November 02, 2009

An excellent portrait with outstanding detail and color...and you got the perfect pose. Very well done. #8096626

Usman M. Bajwa November 02, 2009

Ditto jack above. Hope to see this again!!

UB. #8096669

November 02, 2009

Beautiful shot,never saw one of these guys before,Valarie,just beautiful!! #8096711

Nancy J. Locke November 02, 2009

Valarie, beautiful capture!!! I can see why you would have loved to feel that long silky fur. :D

Cheers! Nancy J Locke #8096815

Ann Coates November 02, 2009

Looks like he has just come out of a parlour with that perfectly preened fur and I would imagine it's not easy to keep it looking that beautiful. Gorgeous capture of this lovely looking gibbon Valarie. #8096841

Ron McEwan November 02, 2009

How many peanuts did it take to get this pose, beautiful capture with excellent detail. #8096974

Gina Cormier November 02, 2009

WOW!!!!!!!!!!
You rock at clarity and detail!!! Such a gorgeous capture!! I want to touch his fur too! Bring him over, I'll get some bananas. #8097028

Douglas Pignet November 02, 2009

Wonderful capture w/beautiful colors and clarity,well done #8097104

Julianne Bradford November 02, 2009

Terrific title for this well lit and captured cutie Valarie. You always seem to have an affinity with "wild life". It's so much fun to see what you will capture next. #8097246

Marty Straub November 02, 2009

Yes, I'm with you Valarie. Wish we could get in there and get a good-luck rub of hair. He looks like he's thinking about an itchy elbow. A beautiful photo showing fine detail in a dark face, and great texture in that blonde hair. All that coupled with your perfect comp spells winner. #8097292

Carol L. Fowler November 02, 2009

So soft and cute. Love him- great capture. (By the way, my husband gets to go to zoo with his photography class for behind the scene photos this weekend without me!) #8097438

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 02, 2009

Oh, this is wonderful Valarie! Terrific portrait! #8097666

Gord MacEachern November 02, 2009

Beautiful portrait of this lovely fellow Valarie. You captured a great expression here, very well done!! #8097699

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 02, 2009

Wonderful shot, Val!!! The colors and lighting are wonderful!!! :-) k #8098139

Bonnie C. Lackey November 02, 2009

He would probably snatch your camera and throw it on the ground after biting your fingers off - best stay away! They are beautiful, aren't they. Great job, Valarie! #8098392

Summer A. Kozisek November 03, 2009

Wonderful capture Valarie, I love the texture of his fur! #8099238

Maria A. Gonzalez November 03, 2009

Love the pose and your title...Excellent capture with great colors and details...Very well done,Val. #8099494

Val Feldman November 03, 2009

Thank you everyone for your comments on this beautiful blonde hunk! As always, I appreciate you stopping by! ~Val #8100048

Jim Baines November 04, 2009

Geez, Cowgurl! You been in my zoo again?? These thangs never look that pretty when I go there! You do a shampoo and blow-dry first? This is really pretty details and lighting, your effects are perfect, Valarie! So nice! #8104149

Ellen Hodges November 21, 2009

Absolutely fantastic capture, Val!! #8151581

Jack Ryan December 15, 2009

And again...congratulations! A very deserving finalist selection. #8218689

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 15, 2009

Fantastic capture, Valarie! Congratulations! #8218802

Amy M. Wilson December 15, 2009

HOORAY... huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING Finalist, WTG Valarie!!! #8219300

Kathy Cline December 15, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS
VAL
GOD BLESS

glitter-graphics.com #8220099

Anne M. Young December 15, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS - a fantastic finalist! #8221251

Julie Burnett December 16, 2009

Congratulations on this very deserving finalist, Val! A perfect portrait, wishing you the best in the next round!! #8222054

Gina Cormier December 16, 2009

WOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!! Congrats Val on this beauty!!!! WOWIE!!!!!!! #8222388

Gord MacEachern December 16, 2009

Hope to see this well deserved finalist get into the next round Valarie!!! #8222527

Val Feldman December 16, 2009

I so appreciate all the wonderful comments made on this one, BP Friends...a HUGE thanks to all of you.... ~Val #8222625

Kelly S. Cavanaugh December 16, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Valarie! He's so cute! #8223079

Karen Bacon December 16, 2009

Congratulations Valerie on another excellent finalist!He looks so soft and cute! #8223395

Anita Hogue December 16, 2009

A gorgeous portrait, Val! Congratulations on your finalist! #8223399

Carol L. Fowler December 16, 2009

Congrats on this bit of monkey business! Just beautiful and well deserved! #8224064

Ann Coates December 16, 2009

Huge congratulations Valarie on your beautiful finalist. #8224508

Maria Morrow December 16, 2009

Congratulations on this well-deserved finalist, Valerie! #8224520

Ellen Hodges December 16, 2009

Congrats and very best luck, Val on this awesome finalist!!!! #8224660

Tommy E. Burgess December 17, 2009

Huge congratulations on another beautiful finalist Valarie!! Best of luck in the next round!! #8225666

Patricia Seidler December 17, 2009

Congrats again Valarie. Good luck in the next round. #8225902

Val Feldman December 17, 2009

To everyone - a huge thanks for all your encouraging support! ~Val #8225985

Howard B. Cheek December 17, 2009

Very special image from a very special photographer..A winner :)
Good luck & Merry Christmas! #8226007

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009

This is so AWESOME, Valarie! Congratulations on another outstanding finalist!! Deb #8226675

Patrick Rouzes December 17, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS once again, Valarie! WTG! #8227864

Jeana Clark May 24, 2010

Way To Go Val!!!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!
~J~ #8633501

Jack Ryan May 24, 2010
And once again...congratulations! #8633874

Robert R. Goodman May 24, 2010
That is awesome my friend.A big congratulations,Valarie!!!! #8634549

Julianne Bradford May 24, 2010
So awesome! Congrats Valarie! #8634900

Bonnie C. Lackey May 24, 2010
My goodness, Valarie, a huge congratulations for your basketful of finalists!!! #8635070

May 24, 2010
You captured a great moment. #8636712

Carol L. Fowler May 24, 2010
HE certainly is gorgeous- I also wish I had that fur for hair! Congrats Val! #8636741

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 24, 2010
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist, Valarie! #8637396

Tommy E. Burgess May 24, 2010
Huge congratulations on your outstading and well deserved finalist Val!! Best of luck in the next round! #8637613

Ann Coates May 24, 2010
What a beautiful animal, congratulations again Valarie. #8637734

Julie Burnett May 25, 2010
Congratulations, and the best of luck in the next round, Val! #8638841

Anita Hogue May 25, 2010
Congratulations for your wonderful finalist! #8639393

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 25, 2010
Wonderful portrait, Valarie! Congratulations! #8639576

Linda D. Lester May 25, 2010
Congrats on your awesome win...good luck in the next round! :) #8639707

Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010
Huge congrats on another fabulous Finalist and best of luck, Valarie!!! ;o) #8640184

Val Feldman May 25, 2010
Thanks, everyone, for stopping by and leaving wonderful comments of encouragement and support - as always, it's deeply and sincerely appreciated!! ~Val #8640742

Freddy Bland May 27, 2010
Amazing clarity and color, Valarie!! I've never seen one of these before, but you've captured it so beautifully!! Congratulations on your finalist!! #8648508

Sam Britt May 30, 2010
Big congrats on this finalist, Val! #8653905

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