Comment from EDBD1
Who does not like orangutans? They are such natural clown's! You captured the fun feel and nature of this gal, and I like that she is engaged in looking at her lunch. I do find the blow out to be a bit harsh, both behind her, and on her right hand, it has stolen detail from her fur and created a "hot" spot. Sometimes, if you use a polorizing filter, it can help with this sort of thing. I do like the rich sunkissed color of her fur, and you got amazing detail in the boads she is on.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2015

Thanks for your constructive feedback I have put filter on xmas list have one for other lens but not the telephoto lens

Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely capture of the beautiful Karta - such a sad story but hopefully she will be happier now. I love the expression you caught on her face. She looks almost like a soft toy. Lighting and focus very good showing excellent clarity. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Oct-2015

Thanks Suzanne I appreciate your positive feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from michiganmike
All the large simians have outstanding facial features and this is one I rarely see. I strongly recommend avoiding bright sunlight if you are going for a head shot. This has nice colors and good cropping although I would like to shoot it with a little more lens so that you could avoid showing the trappings of captivity.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks Mike for your constructive feedback. She is a character, I have seen her come up to the glass section of her area and virtually talk to a toddler the other side - didn't have much time to observe her this day as was with the young grandsons. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
Poor girl, I hope she will have more luck next time

excellent capture of the light on her face

good focus, good artist notes, good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks so much GaliaG I appreciate your positive words. :) Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
LOL! This is a great shot! It looks so friendly=) The pose is great! The focus is spot on! The lighting and color are very good! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks Lori I appreciate your encouraging words :-) mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 09-Oct-2015

You are very welcome! Lori

Comment from suffolkbrian
What I like about this is you have captured that almost cheeky look about the orangatan,good portrait,only thing that takes away slightly is that white post/wall behind and maybe the eyes could be a bit more prominent if possible,but other than that nice shot...brian

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Brian, I appreciate your constructive feedback. :) Mary

reply by suffolkbrian on 09-Oct-2015

your welcome Mary

reply by suffolkbrian on 09-Oct-2015

your welcome Mary

Comment from supergold
a great close up of our sister eating some vegetables; my prefered monkey, always very kind, funny and so human;
orangutan means: "man of the forest";

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Fred, I appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Beautiful nice rare nature scene.Orangutan,lovely face eyes action gold brown hair and body are gorgeous and great.I like this lovely talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks so much, your encouraging and positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A cute & candid capture!! Superb close up.
Bright lighting. Pin sharp focusing. Aesthetic framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015

Thanks Dick, your encouraging words are always appreciated. :) Mary