Inspiring Photo: Pensive Moment #15306396

Pensive Moment

Uploaded: January 30, 2017 16:27:00 | Entered: February 29, 2020 22:50:19

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One year old Lucy, a rambunctious white-handed gibbon, in a rare moment of stillness. From the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX.

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Teresa Burnett January 30, 2017 0

A gorgeous portrait of Lucy!! Love the light in this one, Val!! #1678680

Tammy M. Anderson January 30, 2017 0

Another outstanding capture of pretty Lucy. Putting some thought into what to do next. #11558271

Dayna Cain January 30, 2017 0

Lucy was definitely posing for you! Beautiful! #11558301

Chuck Green January 30, 2017 0

Wonderful portrait, Val! <>< #11558353

Joanna Kovalcsik January 30, 2017 0

The soft shades in the background pair nicely with Lucy's mood moment...well done, Val. :o) #11558364

Harvey A. Ravitch January 30, 2017 0

Fantastic facial capture! Excellent light, details, & image! #11558369

Randall V. Rainey January 30, 2017 0

Super cute!!! Excellent portrait of Lucy. I think her family (the Zoo) would pay dearly for a copy. A Favorite. #11558380

Terry Cervi January 31, 2017 0

Hey Ms.V! Didn't realize you were back! Look at that sweet girl! A beautiful animal and gorgeous shot, Ms.V!!! So happy to see you back! #11558386

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures January 31, 2017 0

What a wonderful pose you have captured Val, Lucy is one beautiful animal and so is this shot!!! Love it!!! #11558415

Val Feldman January 31, 2017 1

Thanks much, guys! #11558564

Ann Coates February 02, 2017 0

What a beauty Val, a superb image of her. I agree, I think the zoo would love this. #11559480

Tammy M. Anderson April 29, 2017 0

Outstanding finalist. Congrats, Val. #11588574

Joanna Kovalcsik April 29, 2017 0

Charming Lucy looks lovely robed in SILVER, Val! I love this wistful image, and I'd like to see it take GOLD. C'mon, Lucy!!! ;o) #11588698

Deborah Lewinson April 29, 2017 0

A Fav, Val! Congrats on another outstanding finalist! #11588877

Patrick Rouzes April 29, 2017 0

Congrats on another well-deserved finalist, Val! #11588959

Harvey A. Ravitch April 29, 2017 0

Congratulations, awesome capture! #11588962

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 30, 2017 0

Fantastic finalist Val, congratulations and best wishes for gold!! #11589256

Val Feldman April 30, 2017 1

Lucy and I thank you all very much for stopping by with your kind comments/congrats! Enjoy your Sunday! #11589409

Emile Abbott April 30, 2017 0

Congrats again Val great finalist. #11589636

Nadia Paul May 01, 2017 0

Such a beautiful portrait with wonderful eye contact Val - congrats on your finalist! #11589926

Joanna Kovalcsik May 03, 2017 0

Congratulations on this sweet and soulful POTD, Val... well-deserved recognition! :o) #11591204

Dayna Cain May 03, 2017 0

Congrats Val on this amazing POTD! #11591205

Michelle Alton May 03, 2017 0

And very demure, to boot! Always love your posts, Val. Congratulations on POTD!
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Michelle Alton May 03, 2017 0

And very demure, to boot! Always love your posts, Val. Congratulations on POTD!
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Michelle Alton May 03, 2017 0

And very demure, to boot! Always love your posts, Val. Congratulations on POTD!
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Leslie McLain May 03, 2017 0

Congrats on a fantastic POTD, Val. #11591227

Michele Peterson May 03, 2017 0

Such a sweet pose this one is giving you, Val! A wonderful capture and portrait. Congratulations on the POTD today! #11591231

Nancy L. Green May 03, 2017 0

WOW Val, this is AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #11591265

Natasha Pliss May 03, 2017 0

This is just incredible, Val! Such a lovely, sweet, adorable creature. And your capture is impeccable (as always). Love it. Congratulations on the Finalist and POTD! #11591281

Cary Rogers May 03, 2017 0

Congratz on the well-deserved Silver and the POTD! Wonderful capture of the soft texture of the fur, and great image comp! #11591294

Val Feldman May 03, 2017 1

Thanks so much everyone for your comments/congrats and thank you BP for the POTD honor! #11591323

Tammy M. Anderson May 03, 2017 0

Awesome POTD and finalist. Congrats! #11591349

Tammy M. Anderson May 03, 2017 0

Awesome POTD and finalist. Congrats! #11591350

Tammy M. Anderson May 03, 2017 0

Awesome POTD and finalist. Congrats! #11591352

Jeff Robinson May 03, 2017 0

Congrats Val on your Finalist and now POTD!! #11591363

Thomas L Willis May 03, 2017 0

Delightful image, Val. #11591370

Cindy Bendush May 04, 2017 0

Awesome portrait - big congrats on your POTD! #11591438

Chuck Green May 04, 2017 0

Congrats on your Finalist and POTD, Val! Well Done! <>< #11591503

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 05, 2017 0

Congratulations Val for your POTD, it has all been said before but it is a lovely capture of Lucy!! #11591753

Daniella Puente May 05, 2017 0

Beautiful photo! #11591908

Deborah Lewinson May 08, 2017 0

Love this image, Val, and glad to see it receive a POTD! Congratulations! #11592545

Nadia Paul May 10, 2017 0

Glad to see this beauty sporting gold my friend - congrats on your POTD! #11593099

Val Feldman May 10, 2017 0

Thanks so much everyone! #11593171

Ann H. Belus May 13, 2017 0

Awesome capture, Val...congratulations! #11594001

Ann H. Belus May 13, 2017 0

Awesome capture, Val...congratulations! #11594002

Natasha Pliss April 01, 2020 0

Absolutely adorable, Val! Warmest congratulations on your Gold win! #11798749

Dianne Brin April 01, 2020 0

Perfect pose and a wonderful capture, Val. Congrats on your double Gold. Very well deserved. #11798768

Ann Coates April 01, 2020 0

Beautiful image Val, congratulations on your Gold. #11798779

Leslie McLain April 01, 2020 0

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Val. #11798790

Bojan Bencic April 01, 2020 0

Fantastic. Congratulations, Val! #11798854

Tammy M. Anderson April 01, 2020 0

Wonderful winner. Congrats, Val. #11798879

Jeff Robinson April 01, 2020 0

Nice to see the Gold - Congrats again on your Fantastic Win! #11798933

Christine Greenspan April 02, 2020 0

What a capture! Big congrats, Val! #11798986

Val Feldman April 02, 2020 0

Thanks so much everyone! #11799044

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 03, 2020 0

So glad to see this wonderful capture won double gold Val, huge congratulations!!! #11799712

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