Comment from Zilyram
Nice capture - I find the pandas at Adelaide zoo don't move around too much so when active make excellent subjects. Possibly he has sniffed out a treat left by his keepers in the grass :) Good focus and composition.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

many thanks Mary

Comment from Linda Bickston
I am sure that this panda is a very proud panda. It's fur is so beautiful, and I think he knows it. This is a pretty spectacular shot. Great work.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from mobil69
very cute pic lighting and contrast are fine here good center of interest to nice effect nice framing

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from dalebraatz
Good story telling ability. Great detail, well focused. Makes you wonder is he greeting the visitor's or praying. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks so much

Comment from pmdc2952
Nice image here. The lighting is good. The placement / crop works here. The focus and clarity are really good. thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

many thanks again

Comment from janmc56
I like that this is a photo that hasn't been manipulated. You have captured this beautiful animal in a very interesting position. Well done.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks so much; I never use photoshop or similar

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) Great shot of the Panda! You have timed it well. Light and sharpness are very effective in creating a lovely capture.Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you

Comment from janvan723
Great shot of this big guy. I agree. He could be praying or maybe just preparing to do a panda somersault. Beautiful black and white against lush green background.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

many thanks

Comment from Doris1022
it is yoga!!

panda style.
they have the cutest markings.

good capture. though not your usual sharpness.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Efffell
To get back to the absolutely mundane-he's looking for grubs and he will need quite a lot of them to be happy !...Good capture Mate

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

many thanks again