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25-MAY-2009	Geoff Smith

Albuquerque Zoo, New Mexico

Although artistically edited in Photoshop, this is one of my favorite nature photos.

I had a sense of ancestral evolution; but not of man evolving from inferior ape;
but rather of the grace that man can aspire and evolve to as portrayed in the photograph.

Nikon D2x ,Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF
1/250s f/2.8 at 180.0mm iso280 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	25-May-2009 09:13:53
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D2X
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	180 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/2.8
ISO Equivalent	280
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest		17-Mar-2017 06:19
Wonderful capture!!!! I wonder if he is thinking about the jungle missing his freedom and the joy there he had before been jail

Tom Beech		21-Sep-2012 14:16
When they look at me as I watch them, I feel so embarrassed for being on the other side of the containment. Lovely shot Geoff

slhoornstra		29-Dec-2009 00:32
A really great animal portrait, a pleasure to see this pensive moment. V

Bernard Bosmans		06-Aug-2009 06:02
Beautiful portrait, great expression, such an appealing shot. Well done. V.

Anthea's Photography		06-Jul-2009 16:04
I don't see sadness in this image myself, I see a sense of peace about him and feel a certain sense of intrigue. It is a lovely image and I found myself quite drawn to it. v

Sue Robertson		09-Jun-2009 02:55
What an expression! Such an evocative image!.. v

momad30044		31-May-2009 22:47
Geoff, this is just heartbreaking! I can't bring myself to go to a zoo...poor guy...gorgeous photo though. Debbie

Laura Milholland		31-May-2009 20:38
Geoff, such a great expression and light in the eyes. I very much like your treatment as well. Super image.

Paul Milholland		31-May-2009 19:17
I love going to the zoo, but the sad/bored look in the animals' eyes can break your heart.

DB Hans		31-May-2009 09:46
Nice image, it evokes a feeling of sadness.

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