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Troop Leader, an Official Portrait

Troop Leader, an Official Portrait

A dominant baboon had taken an unscheduled break during a busy mating season to patiently pose for the stunned photographer. The resulting image shows a leader ...
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A dominant baboon had taken an unscheduled break during a busy mating season to patiently pose for the stunned photographer. The resulting image shows a leader with wisdom and determination, as if somehow this was the subject’s primary aim.
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NIKON D7100

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Aperture f/8.0 ISO 900 Shutter 10/2500

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Oct, 2014

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An incredible portrait of this dominant baboon, look at the eye contact, amazing.

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Absolutely awesome shot!

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