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Blue Monkey with Mouse


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Blue Monkey with Mouse
Blue Monkey with Mouse
Despite the name, these monkeys are not noticeably blue. This curious creature spotted a mouse on the ground from high on his perch.
Like a cat, he made his way down and captured the mouse, scrambling all the way back up. I watched the scene for some time, and
I left assuming the mouse was never eaten. The mouse seemed to play dead, and anytime the monkey set it down and looked away, if the
mouse twitched, the monkey pounced back on it, picked it up and actually started to pet it!
09/10 Second Place - Animals

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What an amazing scene to observe, Chris! Fantastic image and commentary!


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August 01, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Outstanding, Chris. The detail is amazing.


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August 01, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I have to think this stands a good chance of going on, Chris. The focus, especially on the face and eyes, is excellent. The lighting and diagonal placement in the frame of both the monkey and the branch make the composition very pleasing. And the mouse adds so much interest. Great job.


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August 01, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  You know how monkeys groom each other? Well, this little guy was grooming the mouse too...did you see that? It was AWESOME and so in this incredible image you captured, Chris! WTG! :-) k


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August 01, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Beautiful clarity and focus.


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August 01, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Spectacular capture, Chris! Details are amazing and the expression on his face is priceless! Wonderful composition as well - the mouse completes the story and makes this very special!


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August 01, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all very much!


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August 02, 2010

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Exquisite!!!!


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August 02, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you very much, Bob!


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August 02, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  It almost made me want a mouse of my own to play with. lol. Superb capture.


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August 02, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks Tamara... I don't know which I felt for, more--the terrified mouse, or the monkey who just wanted a playmate... ;)


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August 03, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  I hope the mouse escaped...I have one of them eyeing each other, like cat/mouse. Your shot is very cool...a great day!


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August 03, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks, Ken! I think the mouse did escape... at least, being eaten. Poor thing could have died of fright... I read online that the monkeys eat fruits and flowers, and sometimes invertebrates... so the mouse should be safe.


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August 04, 2010

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Great capture of this! I do hope the mouse got away--I all but edited it out of mine, But only to the point you couldn't recognize it, as I needed it for composition!


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August 13, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks, Susan. According to Wikipedia, these monkeys are vegetarians, so I'm sure the mouse avoided being eaten---whether it avoided a heart attack from panic is another matter!


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August 13, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I like everything about this capture, Chris, from the detail to the appealing expression in the monkey's eyes to the wonderful diagonal lines of the monkey's back and the branch behind him. It is my favorite of your August entries and I wish you luck with it. Also on my short list are Farmall Tractor (Chris P. just loved your desaturated selective color treatment here), Jefferson II (just beautiful and I wish you well with this new edit) and Parrot Portrait (love the full frame and bold colors). Good luck.


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September 04, 2010

 
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  Thanks so much, Nikki! Fingers crossed...!


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September 05, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  This one stands out, Chris. Sending you loads of luck for this one!

UB.


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September 13, 2010

 
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  Thank you very much, UB! I'll take it!


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September 14, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats Chris on this awesome finalist!


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October 15, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thank goodness -- I was running out of accolades LOL Congratulations on the finalist, Chris, and good luck in the next round.


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October 15, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your excellent finalist Chris, I'm so happy for you!


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October 15, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Chris!


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October 15, 2010

 

Lynn Sapadin
  Chris

What an amazing capture...congrats on your well deserved finalist!

Lynn


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October 15, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile


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October 15, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Great to see this again and hope this gets golden this time around!

UB.


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October 16, 2010

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congrats on still another finalist, Chris!


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October 16, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Wonderful to see this again- Congrats on the Finalist and hope to see it again!


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October 16, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all! I'm particularly happy this one advanced to Finalist!


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October 17, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o)


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October 17, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  So pleased to see this a winner, Chris...congratulations!!


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October 17, 2010

 
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  Awesome winner, Chris!

Congratulations!


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October 17, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Such a thrill! This is by far my favorite animal image I've captured in 5 years of photography---and I rarely photograph animals to begin with. And I took this with my least-favorite lens, so I'm happy to perhaps re-evaluate my opinion of that lens!
Thanks to Nikki M. for making my trip to Omaha (and the Doorly Zoo there, where this monkey lives) a possibility!


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October 17, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Way to go, Chris -- terrific win and I'm almost as pleased as you are :) Congratulations.


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October 17, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful details and comp Chris, congratulations on your win!


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October 17, 2010

 

Bunny Snow
  Wonderful lighting, composition, and clarity, Chris. I love the mood you captured here. Good to know that the monkey was a vegetarian with a lonely heart. Congratulations on your well deserved winner!


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October 17, 2010

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Wonderful details in this, Chris, & great timing. Congratulations on your win!


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October 17, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  I think the playmate took this one over the top. Congrats to you, Chris!


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October 17, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Wonderful to see this in the Winner's Circle, Christopher! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Gold Winner!


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October 17, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congratulations on this excelllent winner, Chris!


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October 17, 2010

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Wonderful to see this get the gold! Congrats again!


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October 17, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  So happy for you Chris. This must feel like an extra special Win since this was your fave image too! HUGE CONGRATZ!

UB.


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October 17, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congratulations Chris on this outstanding capture and winner!!!


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October 17, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your superb winner Chris!


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October 17, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned Second Place Winner, Chris!


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October 18, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all very much for stopping by to check this one out!


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October 18, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Congratulations on your winning image.
;) CC


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October 18, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Fantastic detail and composition, Chris -- congratulations on a well-deserved win!


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October 18, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Chris, this is marvelous. And it simply had to be acknowledged with the gold button. Congratulations to you.


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October 18, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I'm excited to see my monthly favorite receive a golden badge!

Congratulations Chris!!


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October 18, 2010

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Terrific win Chris! BIG BIG congrats!


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October 18, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Way to go!! :)


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October 18, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
WOW!!!!
Congratulations
on this Fabulous Winner!!!!

~J~


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October 18, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Awesome winner Chris!


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October 18, 2010

 
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  A beautiful animal image, congratulations!


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October 18, 2010

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you all so very much for your kind words on this image!


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October 18, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS Chris!! This is for sure a very special image and I LOVE it!! WTG :)


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October 19, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Great image, Chris! Congratulations on your win!


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October 21, 2010

 
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  Thank you both!


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October 21, 2010

 

Mick Burkey
  Congrats, Chris! Great capture.


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November 03, 2010

 
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  Thanks, Mick!


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November 03, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA


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January 17, 2011

 
- Don Johnson

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  Chris, I missed this in the past. It is a great shot. Wonderful detail in the eyes. If you start shooting animals, you will win all the awards and the rest of us will have to simply follow in your wake!


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May 13, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks, Don! Coming from you, that means something, as your animals are terrific.


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May 13, 2011

 
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