JJ's Photoblog
Lazy afternoon
Posted by JJ (Jersey City, United States) on 20 November 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Went the the Bronx Zoo a little while ago ad this is one of my captures from there, he looked like he had a tiring day and was resting
Thank you for taking the time to visit. I really appreciate all your comments, and welcome any critique as I am learning the art of photography, and having a blast with it
Getting ready for a work trip from the 29th so may not be able to check all your posts but will do as and when I can
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Wow...extraordinary capture...really a wow factor in this image.
20 Nov 2008 5:33am
Steve from United States
Interesting critter. You caught the great colors in his fur.
20 Nov 2008 6:24am
aubry from Montpellier, France
hi,
i think there was not enough light...1/30s is too long for 255mm it's a little blur...
20 Nov 2008 7:40am
Nicholas from Shah Alam, Malaysia
Your shutter speed might be a too slow and might have resulted in the pickup of a little handshake. Nice capture though :) What an interesting looking monkey.
20 Nov 2008 8:28am
@Nicholas: thanks for the critique, best way to learn, appreciated
Phototherapy from Switzerland
Very nice backlight and narrow framing!
I prefer not to have him as father :-)
SwissCharles
20 Nov 2008 12:24pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Mixed feelings, love animals...hate zoos...love this photo, hate that it's in a zoo ;)
20 Nov 2008 12:33pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Cute! I felt like I could have slept sitting up yesterday.
20 Nov 2008 1:31pm
Hess from Murphy, United States
This answers the question of, "What happens when caffine doesn't work?" and is a perfect picture of my mood today...a little sleepy. :)
20 Nov 2008 2:43pm
don from spokane, United States
You caught the animal in a relaxed and very quite moment. I like the close up. An appealing image.
20 Nov 2008 3:28pm
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
he looks like a wise old man thinking about the most important questions in life!:)
20 Nov 2008 3:29pm
Wolfgang - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
That's how I look in the early morning!
20 Nov 2008 3:41pm
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Yoda's son ? Nice shot. I like it a lot this animal shot.
20 Nov 2008 5:06pm
Pixim from Nice, France
Peaceful monkey shoot well in spite of a hard light difficult to manage. Bravo, I find it very clear (a very good focus) , and yet your shutter speed was low. The contrast of the moment was extremely surely, therefore still Bravo ;)
20 Nov 2008 5:58pm
Maramy from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Nice capture of this wise looking old man!!( or perhaps he is not old!) Love his fur coat!!
20 Nov 2008 6:26pm
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
JJ - love this photo. The colours of all the animals we share this planet with never fail to amaze me. This is one seriously good looking fella.
20 Nov 2008 7:42pm
martie from Rivendale, United States
Great expression on this guys face. You did well to capture it!
20 Nov 2008 8:31pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Does look like he's taken a nap. Nice moment, well caught.
20 Nov 2008 8:36pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Looks tired indeed... but i think he fed up with doing nothing... Like his look, i agree with Calusarus he seem's to be Yoda's son... :-))
20 Nov 2008 9:58pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Beautiful portrait. With athmospheric wonderful light. Looks as fi he's part of the family.
20 Nov 2008 10:01pm
AC from NY, United States
I can't decide whether he looks bored or depressed. Very nicely captured.
20 Nov 2008 11:07pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
aw -- the dear -- i think i want to have my own monket pet -- so cute!! of course, they can be totally obnoxious too!! ;)
20 Nov 2008 11:44pm
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
what a sweetie, they look so cute when they are sleeping lolol... great great shot, bravo!!
20 Nov 2008 11:52pm
willow from Chelsea, United States
Love the lighting - his little head seems to glow. He knows there is nothing better than a lazy afternoon.
21 Nov 2008 12:00am
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
I haven't been to the Bronz Zoo in 20 years! I used to love to go there. The snakes were my favorite. they have perhaps the best herpatarium (sp?) in the country. Thanks for the memory!
Nice image. I like the soft focus.
21 Nov 2008 12:53am
Charles from New York, United States
Nice shot JJ. He looks like he is meditating.
21 Nov 2008 2:20am
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
a beautiful capture! I think he's meditating, to be or not to be? :) like the light!
21 Nov 2008 2:50am
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
I agree with Nicholas, 1/30 is way too slow but it's a great shot of this shy looking monkey!
21 Nov 2008 3:39am
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
The backlighting works. He is preparing for a prison break.
21 Nov 2008 3:53am
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Really a good pic -- the lighting especially.
21 Nov 2008 6:15pm
Pentax K200D
1/30 second
F/6.2
ISO 800
255 mm (35mm equiv.)