Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Orang Utan' - 'the Man of the Woods'!
What a fascinating creature,Mary!
And what an interesting and enjoyable portrait photo of him this one is!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017

Thanks Sean, our female Orangutan is expecting anytime now and everyone is hoping it will be successful as she has lost 6 babies so far - hope it is successful will be there asap to get some photos if it eventuates. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 02-Jan-2017

Cool,Mary! You're very welcome,my friend! : )

Comment from nikman
Here in the UK I think it was about 10C on Christmas Day! Your shot has a good portrait composition, it's well exposed and sharp. Well done!

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017

Thanks Nikman, appreciate your positive comments. :) Mary

Comment from Envision
Very nice angle! Looks like you are sitting right next to him for nap time :) I like how well you captured the texture of his hair and good detail of his face.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017

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

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
What a fabulous fellow, I really love the look on that face! He seems ready to relax grandly. Great color, fabulous light and awesome focus. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017

Thanks Debi your feedback is appreciated. Our female Orangutan is expecting anytime now and everyone is hoping it will be successful as she has lost 6 babies so far - hope it is successful will be there asap to get some photos if it eventuates. :) Mary

Comment from MKFlood
looks just me when I'm just waking up. wink. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the handsome fella is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017

Thanks so much, yep she kept getting up and trying to find a better spot but did wink at me while I was taking pics :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice scene.Presentation is very nice. The lovely friend,face eyes action,color hair and ready to sleep occasion,green b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017

Thanks so much Sam, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from supergold
rather Sumatran;
my preferd monkey, always very kind, not at all aggressive;
a good close up portrait of this resting "man of the forest" (meaning of the word orang utan)

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017

Thanks Fred, think I have a habit of spelling Sumatran incorrectly - they are amazing to watch we have three in zoo and Karta is expecting but as she has lost six babies so far everyone is hoping for the best with this pregnancy. :) Mary

reply by supergold on 01-Jan-2017

there are no more left in Sumatra;
I had the opportunity to visit a rehab center for Orang utans in Borneo

Comment from Sange
It's a nic close up of this orangutan Mary, but I am afraid your focus is soft and you have some over exposure in the grass up top.
1/15 second handheld is not easy to do and for wildlife far to low a shutter speed.
Your settings should have been 1/2500sec with an f/stop of f/4.5
White balance and exposure bias needed to be adjusted as well.
Sorry Mary..I will never lie nor join the high five club here.
;)

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017

Thanks Sange, I appreciate your constructive advice and that you won't join the high five club :) First time out for some time as I have had health issues hopefully will be able to get out more during 2017 amazing how much you forget in short time :)

reply by Sange on 01-Jan-2017

I just never like giving less than.. but I can't say words like nice diffused focusing...One does not do that when shooting wildlife.
I understand about illness..Was sick Oct- Dec 5 soon as the snow birds( people who run to do in winter) arrive. Pfft.
My brother yesterday gets frustrated cause he forgot what I Taught him when we went shooting first week in Oct.
1/15 is to slow and to take it handheld one has to be rock steady.
Thanks for understanding..;)
Wishing you a healthier year... Without that..There is no happy. ;)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Candid portraiture under shade.
Diffused focusing with nice facial features & textures.
Enhance eye clarity.
Compact diagonal framing with impressive fluffy hair.
Vibrant verdant backdrop.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017

Thanks Dick, appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from lillypilly
Naw he is so cute i personally have never got a chance to see one but these animals are so beautiful.. you have captured such a great shot. You can see the detail in his face which is so good to see. Thank you for sharing this photo with us

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2017

Thanks so much for your feedback. We are lucky that we have three Orangutans in Adelaide Zoo and one is pregnant hopefully will be successful this time as unfortunately she has lost six previously.

reply by lillypilly on 01-Jan-2017

Oh no i hope she has one will be beautiful