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A contemplative Orangutan, Melbourne Zoo

A contemplative Orangutan, Melbourne Zoo
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NIKON D7000

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 200 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 125/1

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upload_date

Sep, 2016

Views

1535

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+114

Awards

People's Choice in Orangutang Photo Challenge

Winner in Fine art wildlife photography Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+33

Top Choice

+8

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Magnificent Capture

+1

All Star

Superb Composition

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

Virtuoso

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Amazing shot!

Thank you. He's not so removed from us I think.

Congratulations on your winning photo. Nice...Very Nice

Thanks Mike. I'm glad this one got some recognition actually. His wistful look can be interpreted many ways. Sad that he's imprisoned in a zoo, but also sad that he's probably a lot safer in there.

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Awesome capture. / Voted

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