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Contender in the Photography Awards
Chatter Award
Winner in When You Say Wow About a Photo Photo Challenge
The North Face Sleeping Bag
Contest Finalist in Wildscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wildlife Friends Photo Contest
Winner in top ranked photo Photo Challenge
Winner in Awesome Animals Photo Challenge
Top Shot Award 22
Winner in Eye contact Photo Challenge
Winner in Alone Photo Challenge
Winner in At Home In The Trees Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Your best inspirational photo Photo Challenge
Winner in Most Inspiring Photos Photo Challenge
9Teen Award
Winner in ANIMALS Photo Challenge
Winner in My best nature shot Photo Challenge
Winner in Shoot what you love Photo Challenge
Winner in Best of the Best Photo Challenge
Celebrity Award
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Earth Day Photo Contest 2019
People's Choice in Tell me why your photo should win Photo Challenge
Winner in My New Camera's Best Picture Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Zoo Animals Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 20
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
Virtuoso
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MicktheGreek
February 02, 2019
I have never figured out for sure why monkeys exert such tractor-beam-like attraction on humans. Maybe because they are our closest relatives? Who knows... It has been a while since I last watched simian activity in the zoo, but I have always likened it to a 12A classified film: with a bit of luck, mild peril with the occasional sex scene might be in the script. In any case, such facial expressions are unavoidable. I think he is both pensive and cheeky and he is reading your mind, H.
Great photo!
Great photo!
RuwanFonseka
February 02, 2019
Excellent capture, I perticularly like the timing when he glances at the lens.
sallyG11
February 18, 2019
He thinks he knows you..hmmm, he appears almost smug! Incredible expression and the detail is wonderful!
adriansart
February 19, 2019
Well Heidi can I first say that you have grown as a photographer sinse I first got to know you as this image for me proves that pose and expression says it all a fabulous image!
learwoody
April 12, 2019
This is a seriously good wildlife shot...Jane Goodall would be proud! You have captured intelligence, wariness, even a wry sense of humour...I want to meet him if that makes sense.
GeraintI
April 30, 2019
Congratulations on the People's Choice award. This is such an excellent photo.
chrismercerimages
May 02, 2019
Congratulations on winning my challenge. The competition was tough and I had a hard time deciding. The Facial Expression and eyes made the difference.
JayneBug
May 10, 2019
Outstanding light, expression and capture. Congratulations on this amazing image and award.
denisenewman
November 15, 2019
Eye to eye, such a gentle show of emotion. This shot could grace the pages National Geographic ..
PeteSavagePhotos
December 21, 2019
Congrats on a deserving win in the challenge. Well done. Absolute masterpiece!
Bazz
January 10, 2020
Check out those eyes! LOL Awesome capture! Thank you for joining my "Favourite Nature Shot" challenge! Good Luck!
UntetheredPhotography
April 08, 2021
Awesome! The softness of the photo with the intensity of the eyes, perfection.
RuiFarinhas_Photography
September 04, 2022
Congratulations! This was definitely my favorite picture in my \"Awesome Animals\" Challenge! Everything about this picture is beautiful, from the animal's expression, the colors, lights and everything else. Keep taking beautiful pictures and thank you for participating in my challenge! Wishing the best for you and your family! 😊
Eddieuuu071
March 03, 2023
Great shot! Please consider entering this shot in the #BestWildlife challenge.
Eddieuuu071
March 13, 2023
Such a great photo. You are in the top 10 of my challenge from which I will select the winner! Congratulations.
Eddieuuu071
March 13, 2023
Your wonderful photo finished second in the Best Wildlife challenge. It was oh so close as I went back and forth between the top two! Congratulations!
Bazz
June 08, 2023
Congratulations on being a finalist in Wildscapes Photo Contest! Well done and well deserved! Fabulous capture!
JayneBug
August 03, 2023
Wow is the descriptive word. Pensive, yet fills the frame with beauty and emotion, captured with exceptional light. I feel connected....you nailed this one. Congratulations on your award win.
imagesbyPattiC
August 04, 2023
Great shot H!! like the darker tones, too. Congratulations on your win😀
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Behind The Lens
Location
Elche, Spain.Time
The photo was taken, I think around about 11am.Lighting
The light was very bright and contrasty. The sun was quite harsh...then to my joy appeared some cloud cover and a lovely light which was perfect just to catch my subject at that moment.Equipment
I used my Nikon D5200 with my Nikkor 55-300mm lens. I like using my tripod when shooting at a focal length of 300, so I had this with me and used it for this capture.Inspiration
I loved the way the chimp was squished into the V of the branch and the way he was not raising his head but just peering at me by raising his eyes under that overhanging brow!! I thought the expression was priceless.Editing
I used enhance in ON1 and a slight tweak to saturation...I also added a photo filter to make the image slightly richer.In my camera bag
I normally carry my D5200, spare batteries, cleaning pack, remote and two lenses...Sigma 18-250mm and the Nikkor 55-300mm.Feedback
Spanish summers give a harsh light and sometimes this creates a lot of contrasty...be patient...wait until the light changes or maybe trying a different POV can sometimes help. With animals it's great when you capture their real character, so try to remember this when shooting...focus on the eyes and try and get as much of the personality you can...again patience or sometimes, if lucky like me, they'll look straight at ya at the right time!!