Comment from michiganmike
A very nice exposure in this flat light. Excellent details in both the black and white fur and the bamboo is a natural inclusion. The pose is awkward with not eyes visible but the cropping and presentation is impeccable.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

many thanks mike

Comment from Jairos
Another Great and Cute Shot, like the pose and detail, The clarity is good, very good Initial impact, beautiful colors and good lighting, Good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

many thanks Jaime

Comment from websterjames
Nothing like being surrounded by bamboo while praying I say. Eat , Pray, Play. Sleep. Lovely public interest of an incredible Panda

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

thanks so much

Comment from soulfeeder
Yes, this is a praying panda. Great title consistent with the image. A cute scene. Nice inclusion of those young bamboo in your composition. Great speed to have captured this action. Well captured and a pleasure to view. An image with a story to tell.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from jrconrad
Probably praying to go home. Good capture. If you look at the smaller version, his ears almost look like eyes. Nice pic. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

thanks so much

Comment from ShineLight
Great panda photograph. Wonderful pose capture. Nice composition and observation. Focus is very sharp. Natural appearing background.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A wonderful picture of the "Praying" Panda it's nose to the ground beautifully framed by the bamboo supplied for it's meals. Beautiful composition framing 7 natural lighting with superb camera techniques with razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

merci beaucoup

Comment from suffolkbrian
These pandas are so cute and so worth while taking them,this one would have liked to see the eyes more in this,and would have been better,but worthwhile shot none the less...brian

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

many thanks Brian

reply by suffolkbrian on 08-Sep-2014

your welcome

Comment from pbabyduck
So what do you suppose he is praying for? Dinner? A trip back to China? A mate? Or for people to stop taking his picture? But a wonderful catch on the pose!

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

she is praying for a baby.....not duck; lol;
thanks so much

reply by pbabyduck on 07-Sep-2014

how funny you are. :)

Comment from BStolar
Another good photo. I like the other panda shot you took better. I like seeing its eyes. This is a good shot, and yes it looks like it is either praying or bowing. Again good exposure, focus.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

many thanks again