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Yeah Yeah, So I Have A Security Blanket

© Tommy E. Burgess

Yeah Yeah, So I Have A Security Blanket

Uploaded: November 08, 2008

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I figured since the MT is expressions, that I'd give this one another go. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and happy shooting. :) Tommy Photo of a young Orangutang with an attachment to it's blanket. Photo captured at the St. Louis Zoo in July of 2008.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 161.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Evy Johansen level-classic November 09, 2008

LOL.... What a wonderful capture, Tommy!! #1031929

A P November 09, 2008

Wonderful title for this awesome capture, Tommy #6727591

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 09, 2008

How adorable is this!!! Wonderful capture, Tommy!! #6727619

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 09, 2008

LOL@title!!! fantastic capture Tommy! #6727628

ROLAN NARMAN November 09, 2008

Adorable capture with a nice, funny title! Great job Tommy! #6727642

Tiia Vissak November 09, 2008

very cute! #6727666

Renata Gusciora November 09, 2008

Ha!Thats super,Tommy!:-) #6727679

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 09, 2008

Terrific capture! Lovely pose, moment, colors, details. #6727686

Ulysses A. Villamin November 09, 2008

Humorous and cute!! #6727705

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 09, 2008

Great animal image and like his pose too, Tommy.


Dominick #6727854

Paul E. Earl November 09, 2008

Nothing wrong with having a blanky!! A great image, Tommy!! #6727910

Barbara Waldoch November 09, 2008

Cool capture, Tommy! #6727930

Nadya Johnson November 09, 2008

What a capture! Just astounding, the many human-type activities they really have. Great photo, Tommy! #6727943

Tommy E. Burgess November 09, 2008

Thanks everyone for the kind comments, I do appreciate them very much. Hope everyone has a wonderful remainder of the weekend. :) Tommy #6727949

Raymond Pauly November 09, 2008

Cool find and shot, Tommy!
I don't think anybody would want to mess with this guy's blanket! #6727956

Deb Koskovich November 09, 2008

Great timing, Tommy...hysterical! #6728297

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 09, 2008

Super capture and timing, Tommy. #6728397

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 09, 2008

Terrific catch,Tommy! #6728615

Jyri Vissak November 09, 2008

Nice composition! #6728990

Dave Ombrello November 09, 2008

Great capture Tommy, I thought I was the only one that still had a blanket attachment. #6729159

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 09, 2008

Fantastic tones, detail, clarity, pose, expression & presentation here, Tommy!!! Fantastic work again,my friend!!! #6729193

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 09, 2008

ROFLMAO, SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!
Awsome capture Tommy, going in my fav's! #6730217

Tommy E. Burgess November 09, 2008

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments, I appreciate them greatly. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6732045

Tommy E. Burgess November 09, 2008

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments, I appreciate them greatly. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6732047

Melissa G. Meiselman November 10, 2008

Great title for this wonderful animal capture taken with fine detail and great composition, Tommy!!! #6734117

Jim Huffield November 10, 2008

Way cool, Tommy. Jim #6735519

Tommy E. Burgess November 10, 2008

Thank you Very much for the kind words Melissa and Jim, I appreciate them very much. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6737240

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 11, 2008

Ha! PERFECT caption! Very comical! This is a really fun image Tommy! Great job! -Laura #6737669

Tommy E. Burgess November 11, 2008

Thank you very much Laura for the wonderful comments, I really appreciate them very much. I love watching animal behavior and love how if you watch long enough they can often suprise you with a wonderful moment. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #6743192

Bill Knaps November 16, 2008

Great capture Tommy. Bill #6764435

Patti Coblentz November 22, 2008

Fabulous image! Patti #6787651

Mary K. Robison December 01, 2008

LOVE your title as much as the capture, Tommy! A great smile-producer. :-) #6837647

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 08, 2009

Perfect title for this wonderful capture!!!
LMBO!
~♥~Lisa #7500149

Tommy E. Burgess May 08, 2009

Thanks so much for the kind comments Lisa, I appreciate it very much. Sorry that I Missed you Bill, Patricia and Mary. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #7501344

Chris Ebben July 21, 2009

Aren't these the most wonderful creatures!! I have an adopted one, her name is Krista, she just turned 5yo & lives in Borneo. Great shot here, taking no notice of you either, while you keep your distance from the prized blanket. Good one=^..^= #7761785

Tommy E. Burgess October 01, 2009

Thanks so much Chris, I really appreciate the kind words. Sorry I missed you earlier. I think it's awesome your helping these wonderful animals out. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #8001406

Lauren P. Krajenta October 18, 2009

I missed this shot...it's fantastic! I love the expression and actions of the ape. He has his little blankie to comfort him. Excellent clarity, colors, tones! #8048613

Jillian Danielson August 31, 2010

Oh my goodness, I saw this in your gallery and just laughed. So cute!! My daughters loved it to! #8874164

Mary K. Robison September 01, 2010

This is such a wonderful capture, Tommy! I loved it last December, and it still brings a smile to my face! #8874332

Tommy E. Burgess September 17, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind words Jillian and Mary. I certainly had a wonderful model for this capture. Sorry for the late reply. I seem to miss as many comments as I actually see. Hope you both have a wonderful weekend and happy shooting. :) Tommy #8913239

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 19, 2010

Awwwwww, Sweet! #8918612

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 29, 2010

Awww, I LOVE It, Beautiful capture!!!
SOOOOOOO CUTE!! #8937867

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