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Pensive Moment [Contest Pre Finalists February 2020]

© Val Feldman

Pensive Moment

Uploaded: January 30, 2017 08:27:00 | 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.

~Animals~

Comments

Teresa Burnett level-classic January 30, 2017

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

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 30, 2017

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

Dayna Cain level-classic January 30, 2017

Lucy was definitely posing for you! Beautiful! #11558301

Chuck Green level-classic January 30, 2017

Wonderful portrait, Val! <>< #11558353

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic January 30, 2017

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

Harvey A. Ravitch January 30, 2017

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

Randall V. Rainey level-deluxe January 30, 2017

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

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 30, 2017

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 30, 2017

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

Val Feldman level-classic January 31, 2017 1

Thanks much, guys! #11558564

Ann Coates level-classic February 02, 2017

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

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 29, 2017

Outstanding finalist. Congrats, Val. #11588574

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 29, 2017

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 level-addict April 29, 2017

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

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 29, 2017

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

Harvey A. Ravitch April 29, 2017

Congratulations, awesome capture! #11588962

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 30, 2017

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

Val Feldman level-classic 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 level-classic April 30, 2017

Congrats again Val great finalist. #11589636

Nadia Paul April 30, 2017

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

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 03, 2017

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

Dayna Cain level-classic May 03, 2017

Congrats Val on this amazing POTD! #11591205

Michelle Alton May 03, 2017

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

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

And very demure, to boot! Always love your posts, Val. Congratulations on POTD!
#11591215

Leslie McLain level-classic May 03, 2017

Congrats on a fantastic POTD, Val. #11591227

Michele Peterson level-classic May 03, 2017

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

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 03, 2017

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

Natasha Pliss level-classic May 03, 2017

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

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 level-classic May 03, 2017 1

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

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 03, 2017

Awesome POTD and finalist. Congrats! #11591349

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 03, 2017

Awesome POTD and finalist. Congrats! #11591350

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 03, 2017

Awesome POTD and finalist. Congrats! #11591352

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 03, 2017

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

Thomas L Willis May 03, 2017

Delightful image, Val. #11591370

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 03, 2017

Awesome portrait - big congrats on your POTD! #11591438

Chuck Green level-classic May 04, 2017

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

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures May 04, 2017

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

Beautiful photo! #11591908

Deborah Lewinson level-addict May 07, 2017

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

Nadia Paul May 10, 2017

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

Val Feldman level-classic May 10, 2017

Thanks so much everyone! #11593171

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe May 13, 2017

Awesome capture, Val...congratulations! #11594001

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe May 13, 2017

Awesome capture, Val...congratulations! #11594002

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 31, 2020

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

Dianne Brin level-classic March 31, 2020

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

Ann Coates level-classic April 01, 2020

Beautiful image Val, congratulations on your Gold. #11798779

Leslie McLain level-classic April 01, 2020

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Val. #11798790

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 01, 2020

Fantastic. Congratulations, Val! #11798854

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 01, 2020

Wonderful winner. Congrats, Val. #11798879

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 01, 2020

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

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe April 01, 2020

What a capture! Big congrats, Val! #11798986

Val Feldman level-classic April 02, 2020

Thanks so much everyone! #11799044

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 03, 2020

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

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