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Contest Finalist in Monkeys And Apes Photo Contest
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Runner Up in It Is A Wild World Photo Contest
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95 Comments | Report
Redjule Platinum
 
Redjule December 03, 2013
Awwww, how sweet~
Venny
Venny December 04, 2013
Thank you, Julie.
barbarabrock Platinum
 
barbarabrock December 11, 2013
OMG.....incredible!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Barbara.
gopalakrishnan
 
gopalakrishnan December 11, 2013
excellent capture !!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you.
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta December 11, 2013
Fabulous shot of this really sad-looking monkey. Congratulations.
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Alan.
HelenRea
 
HelenRea December 11, 2013
Just gorgeous Venny...wonderful capture! :)))
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Helen.
Thimbee
 
Thimbee December 11, 2013
Nicely done. Congrats
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Barb.
LindaDLester
 
LindaDLester December 11, 2013
What beautiful eyes and such a sad face! Excellent capture! Congrats on your feature!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Linda.
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 December 11, 2013
Awesome shot Savannah! Congrats on being Featured!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Ronda.
iceman2
 
iceman2 December 11, 2013
Excellent focus in this wonderful capture.Congrats!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, William.
Celtic
 
Celtic December 11, 2013
wow, very clear and detailed, amazing shot! Congrats :)
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Tine.
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis December 11, 2013
Aww! What a pouty face, but a brilliant capture well done on your award :-)
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Lizzie.
WileKyK
 
WileKyK December 11, 2013
Terrific composition! Congratulations on your Feature.
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you.
catini
 
catini December 11, 2013
Nice, congrats on your feature!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you.
BowmanLifeStudios
 
BowmanLifeStudios December 11, 2013
Beautiful Detail in the monkey and the facial expression is great. It tells a story or sadness you can see it in the monkeys eyes. Very nice portrait of a howler monkey!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Robert.
ianshearsmith
 
ianshearsmith December 11, 2013
wonderful picture, beautiful eyes, congratulations on your feature.
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Ian.
jleiweke
 
jleiweke December 11, 2013
Congrats!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Jon.
symesie04
 
symesie04 December 11, 2013
Wonderful expression. Nice capture.
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Chris.
mjgphotog
 
mjgphotog December 11, 2013
cute
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you.
klukowski Premium
 
klukowski December 11, 2013
All I can say is, WOW!!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Kerry.
kittygalore
 
kittygalore December 11, 2013
Absolutely phenomenal photo!!!
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Wendy.
frankcfc1
 
frankcfc1 December 11, 2013
An amazing shot.This face has been up to mischief of sorts great.
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Frank.
andrew2
 
andrew2 December 11, 2013
Nice Capture....Congratz
Venny
Venny December 11, 2013
Thank you, Andrew.
Photopaul PRO+
 
Photopaul December 11, 2013
He looks so sad! Congrats on the Feature. Great shot!
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you.
PhotoAlaska
 
PhotoAlaska December 11, 2013
very nice
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you, Chris.
ingridapril
 
ingridapril December 11, 2013
ohhh ... :)
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you, Ingrid.
tissa7
 
tissa7 December 12, 2013
what a face! Grumpy Cat must be your little sister
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you, Olga.
BlasRPhotos
 
BlasRPhotos December 12, 2013
I love it, great shot!
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you.
brentmorris
 
brentmorris December 12, 2013
The eyes have it.
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you, Brent.
Liese
 
Liese December 12, 2013
Poor thing! It's looks so sad! But so cute! Great job capturing the "real" moment!
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you, Eleese.
wheelerdealer Platinum
 
wheelerdealer December 13, 2013
Such a sad expression, oh myyyyyyyyy, needs a hug? Great shot!
Venny
Venny December 13, 2013
Thank you, Joanne.
NicRaeMae
 
NicRaeMae December 14, 2013
Awww, that howler monkey's face is adorable, fantastic shot.
Venny
Venny December 15, 2013
Thank you, Nichole.
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 December 16, 2013
Congratulations on the award .. what a sad face
Venny
Venny December 20, 2013
Thank you, Karen.
ivyluna
 
ivyluna December 17, 2013
missing someone..sweet shot!
Venny
Venny December 20, 2013
Thank you, Ivy.
KeithBannerman Ultimate
 
KeithBannerman December 27, 2013
Great shot
Venny
Venny December 27, 2013
Thank you.
bigmamushka
 
bigmamushka January 17, 2014
Awesome!
Venny
Venny January 17, 2014
Thank you, Roger.
lisalsilva PRO+
 
lisalsilva January 17, 2014
Wonderful!
Venny
Venny January 19, 2014
Thank you, Lisa.
AndreaE
 
AndreaE January 17, 2014
Whatta face.. Fantastic capture! Congrats on your Feature :)
Venny
Venny January 19, 2014
Thank you, Andrea.
jessicajingaingram
 
jessicajingaingram January 24, 2014
love --- Poor little guy, love this picture :)
Venny
Venny February 06, 2014
Thank you, Jessica.
sundeepzutshi
 
sundeepzutshi February 05, 2014
Nice capture !
Venny
Venny February 18, 2014
Thank you, Sundeep.
SnowbunnyPhotography Platinum
 
SnowbunnyPhotography February 11, 2014
Oh my gosh! I LOVE the expression in this monkey's face! Such a great capture! Great work. :-)
Venny
Venny February 18, 2014
Thank you, Lissette.
nickydevane
 
nickydevane February 16, 2014
Great photo!
Venny
Venny February 18, 2014
Thank you, Nicky.
MINDTRAVELER
 
MINDTRAVELER August 30, 2014
SO PRECIOUS....BUT, SO SAD.....FOLKS THINK ANIMALS HAVEN'T ANY FEELINGS....LOOK AT THE EYES....V
Venny
Venny August 30, 2014
Thank you.
wheelerdealer Platinum
 
wheelerdealer October 01, 2014
Just want to hug him that sad face, oh my! Gorgeous pic
Venny
Venny October 01, 2014
Ohh, thank you so much.
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita October 02, 2014
i love that expression you captured...superb camera work and timing
Venny
Venny October 21, 2014
Thank you.
KeithBannerman Ultimate
 
KeithBannerman October 05, 2014
Great shot
Venny
Venny October 21, 2014
Thank you.
davidsloan
 
davidsloan October 05, 2014
An amazing capture, exquisite look.
Venny
Venny October 21, 2014
Thank you.
scenenick
 
scenenick December 05, 2014
I'm going to assume this was taken at a zoo by his expression
Venny
Venny December 14, 2014
Yes.
smilersam
 
smilersam December 06, 2014
Absolutely fabulous!!
Venny
Venny December 14, 2014
Thank you, Sam.
ShootnSee
 
ShootnSee December 20, 2014
lol that "arms of an angel" song plays in my head when i see this photograph
Venny
Venny February 01, 2015
Thank you, Christian.
timmc
 
timmc December 20, 2014
What a sad expression. Great capture.
Venny
Venny February 01, 2015
Thank you, Tim.
satishv
 
satishv January 20, 2015
very cute....great shot
Venny
Venny February 01, 2015
Thank you, Satish.
mistygage
 
mistygage January 30, 2015
Awe...he looks so sad.
Venny
Venny February 01, 2015
Thank you, Misty.
Nansee
 
Nansee February 02, 2015
good education photo
"Will I ever be free"
Venny
Venny February 09, 2015
Thank you, Nansee.
KarlWilliamsPhotography
 
KarlWilliamsPhotography February 07, 2015
Absolutely nailed it, Venny. If I worked for an advertising agency, this would have "license me, whatever the cost" writ large all over it. The potential uses are virtually limitless.
Venny
Venny February 09, 2015
Thank you, Karl.
Barniegoog
 
Barniegoog February 13, 2015
Stunning image of a little misery...
Venny
Venny February 16, 2015
Thank you, Paul.
jeffcody
 
jeffcody February 16, 2015
What a sad little face. How cute.
Venny
Venny February 16, 2015
Thank you, Jeff.
RobinV
 
RobinV February 17, 2015
congrats with your nomination
Venny
Venny March 22, 2015
Thank you, Robin.
vickiarthur
 
vickiarthur February 17, 2015
GREAT Image and capture - but...Awww he just looks so sad
Venny
Venny March 22, 2015
Thank you, Vicki.
LucyLoo PRO+
 
LucyLoo February 21, 2015
What a magnificent image, wonderful expression and most beautiful work. Love this :-D
Venny
Venny March 22, 2015
Thank you, Lucy.
donahchidgey
 
donahchidgey February 24, 2015
Every time I see this, he draws me in with those sad eyes
Venny
Venny March 22, 2015
Thank you, Donah.
matthewgarland
 
matthewgarland February 28, 2015
Great shot
Venny
Venny March 22, 2015
Thank you, Matthew.
BarbaraOdle
 
BarbaraOdle March 16, 2015
The expression is priceless. Great job.
Venny
Venny March 22, 2015
Thank you, Barbara.
dancingwhale PRO+
 
dancingwhale March 24, 2015
Amazing!
Venny
Venny March 31, 2015
Thank you.
patricearnold
 
patricearnold April 10, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
clem
 
clem April 16, 2015
great shot, sharp and made me smile. absolutely fabulous.
Venny
Venny April 20, 2015
Thank you, clem.
tracyworkman
 
tracyworkman April 21, 2015
HA! That expression is fabulous!
Venny
Venny April 30, 2015
Thank you, Tracy.
sarka
 
sarka April 24, 2015
The face expression is what drags me in. Great timing !
Venny
Venny April 30, 2015
Thank you, Sara.
AlejandroFerrand PRO+
 
AlejandroFerrand May 10, 2015
My favorite animal photo
Venny
Venny May 11, 2015
Thank you, Alejandrof.
DEBBIEDUCHEK Platinum
 
DEBBIEDUCHEK May 26, 2015
LOVE THIS SHOT!!! :) VOTED
Venny
Venny June 01, 2015
Thank you, Debbie.
normg123 PRO+
 
normg123 July 04, 2015
You caught his personality perfectly in this image. He looks like he knows what the humans are doing to his fellows. You have a great eye and should send some of your phototures into the wildlife preservation groups. They could do more to save the animals than millions of dollars.
Venny
Venny July 05, 2015
Thank you, Norman.
lebarredesign
 
lebarredesign July 10, 2015
Love it!
Venny
Venny July 16, 2015
Thank you.
Gilbert PRO+
 
Gilbert September 24, 2015
I'm sure it's been said before, but CONGRATULATIONS on this exceptional portrait it's both stunning and moving in a personal way! Great work!.... Steve
Venny
Venny September 28, 2015
Thank you, Steve.
jimboz Ultimate
 
jimboz September 28, 2015
Looks like a sad monkey :(
Venny
Venny October 09, 2015
Thank you.
HaliSowle
 
HaliSowle October 01, 2015
What a fabulous portrait!
Venny
Venny October 09, 2015
Thank you.
nandicmb
 
nandicmb October 08, 2015
Congratulations on your Runner Up win in It is A Wild World Photo Contest!!
Venny
Venny October 09, 2015
Thank you.
ImagesByLouisa
 
ImagesByLouisa October 08, 2015
he looks sad, great shot
Venny
Venny October 09, 2015
Thank you.
ManonPhotography
 
ManonPhotography August 23, 2016
Why so sad? ;-) wonderful capture
Venny
Venny October 10, 2016
Thank you, Baghira.
mariaitina
 
mariaitina October 08, 2016
Cute little fellow! great moment captured
Venny
Venny October 10, 2016
Thank you.
bmutitu
 
bmutitu November 07, 2016
aww this has got to be one of the cutest animal photos Ihave ever come across. Great shot Venny
Venny
Venny June 21, 2018
Thank you.
Pjerry
 
Pjerry November 23, 2016
Love it, perfect focus, great expression, beautiful composition aso.....
Venny
Venny June 21, 2018
Thank you.
Pjerry
 
Pjerry November 23, 2016
Voted Our natural world
Venny
Venny June 21, 2018
Thank you.
DaleShelton
 
DaleShelton December 26, 2016
That's wonderful. Someone clearly needs a hug.
Venny
Venny June 21, 2018
Thank you.
p_eileenbaltz Platinum
 
p_eileenbaltz March 14, 2017
Wonderful capture! Voted in 'we love animals' contest.
petercundill PRO
 
petercundill July 23, 2017
Magnificent capture:)
Venny
Venny June 21, 2018
Thank you.
kirstenwallace
 
kirstenwallace September 13, 2017
So much feeling in this picture! Amazing!
Venny
Venny June 21, 2018
Thank you.
jacquelinesmit
 
jacquelinesmit July 09, 2018
Just what to give him a huge. Stunning
Venny
Venny July 10, 2018
Thank you.
Myowgr
 
Myowgr October 03, 2019
Why so sad?? Great Shot!!
Venny
Venny October 07, 2019
Thank you.
Trudie
 
Trudie October 03, 2019
Love those sad green eyes .... and the flow of the fur .... excellent capture! ;)
Venny
Venny October 07, 2019
Thank you.
MrFiveK
 
MrFiveK November 26, 2019
Don't be sad my friend!
NewZealander2020
 
NewZealander2020 January 22, 2020
Great photo
VPPlusPhotos PRO+
 
VPPlusPhotos February 15, 2020
Awww, poor dood.
jstgoxo PRO+
 
jstgoxo March 01, 2020
One of the most mesmerising animal shots I've seen. Those eyes are totally captivating and the detail of the animal is just brilliant
tjyoung
 
tjyoung March 07, 2020
He looks so sad! 😔
bigstu
 
bigstu June 17, 2020
Looks like I feel in the morning when I am thinking \"do I really have to go to work?\" 😉
Duskban
 
Duskban July 27, 2020
:'(
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Behind The Lens

Location

Houston Zoo.

Time

This was taking around 4:00PM.

Lighting

No flash, auto.

Equipment

NIKON D5000 camera. NIKKOR 70-300mm lens.

Inspiration

The expression of the emotions in the animal.

Editing

Yes.

In my camera bag

I bring another camera with different lens.

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