Trapped in Memories
Orangutan caged at the zoo26 total reviews
Comment from cmondon
Congrats on the contest win. And yes what a sad story behind such a great photo. Great focus and i like the selective color as well. Great detail and framing. Great job
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017
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Congrats on the contest win. And yes what a sad story behind such a great photo. Great focus and i like the selective color as well. Great detail and framing. Great job
Comment Written 29-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2017
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thanks C!!
Comment from AndreThreeThou
At first glance it reminds me of something from Jurassic Park, when the dinosaur tries to claw his way out of the cage lol. But then the caption says something completely different, more depressing. This photo really does make me feel the plight of the animal, and you did a good job doing that with such a simple shot and color editing. Good job with creative this narrative and brining out emotion.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017
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At first glance it reminds me of something from Jurassic Park, when the dinosaur tries to claw his way out of the cage lol. But then the caption says something completely different, more depressing. This photo really does make me feel the plight of the animal, and you did a good job doing that with such a simple shot and color editing. Good job with creative this narrative and brining out emotion.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017
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Thank you so very much Andre, I truly appreciate your kind words and how this image has impacted you. :)
Comment from ciaobella
This is a very interesting photo. Such detail on the fingers. Using color to emphasize the photo is a great idea. You captured the loneliness of this poor fellow. Well done.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017
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This is a very interesting photo. Such detail on the fingers. Using color to emphasize the photo is a great idea. You captured the loneliness of this poor fellow. Well done.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017
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thanks Bella :)
Comment from Tootie H2O
Outstanding! It grabbed my heart the minute I saw it. You have a beautiful eye to catch that moment and let the story tell itself. The details are a slice of perfection. Very well done!
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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Outstanding! It grabbed my heart the minute I saw it. You have a beautiful eye to catch that moment and let the story tell itself. The details are a slice of perfection. Very well done!
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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thank you so very much Tootie!!
Comment from bpellephoto
To me this is such a powerful piece. Your reference of the axiom of a 'thousand words' is so well demonstrated with this take. I look at this and feel so sad for this creature, who has done nothing more except to exist.
Camera management is excellent. I am especially taken by the exquisite detail of the fingers with the finger print ridges show so well. You were right in using a selective color technique it brings home the plight of this regal creature.
This certainly tells a story. Good luck in the contest. I think you have a contender with this take ... B-)) Bob
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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To me this is such a powerful piece. Your reference of the axiom of a 'thousand words' is so well demonstrated with this take. I look at this and feel so sad for this creature, who has done nothing more except to exist.
Camera management is excellent. I am especially taken by the exquisite detail of the fingers with the finger print ridges show so well. You were right in using a selective color technique it brings home the plight of this regal creature.
This certainly tells a story. Good luck in the contest. I think you have a contender with this take ... B-)) Bob
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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thanks so much Bob, I love your comments :)
Comment from David Ruhl
Wow! This really tells a story, and a very sad one at that. I love what you've done here with the selective coloring and, although we see so little of the orangutan, what we do see has a huge impact. Brilliant work!
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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Wow! This really tells a story, and a very sad one at that. I love what you've done here with the selective coloring and, although we see so little of the orangutan, what we do see has a huge impact. Brilliant work!
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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Wow, thanks so much David!!
Comment from GaliaG
Very unique and special point of view
excellent story telling, good focus, excellent light handling, composition and presentation
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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Very unique and special point of view
excellent story telling, good focus, excellent light handling, composition and presentation
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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thanks Galia
Comment from woodblewitt
Certainly sums it up for me. I do not like the idea of zoos where animals are restrained in every way. Some exceptions of course in saving species for later release in controlled conditions. That said you have demonstrated beautifully but gloomily the joyless life they have with this take of four fingers behind caged area. We do not need to see facial expression or any posture in its prison to feel sad as you quote on intro. Excellent work to bring out thoughts and emotions.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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Certainly sums it up for me. I do not like the idea of zoos where animals are restrained in every way. Some exceptions of course in saving species for later release in controlled conditions. That said you have demonstrated beautifully but gloomily the joyless life they have with this take of four fingers behind caged area. We do not need to see facial expression or any posture in its prison to feel sad as you quote on intro. Excellent work to bring out thoughts and emotions.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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wow, thanks so much for these beautiful and kind words!!
Comment from paulah
Sad, you are correct. In many cases I feel the sadness overwhelms any attempt at art. But you have a really nice piece of art here, because i can't tell what these fingers belong to. or who. There is a nice split design and composition, split in style and colors. very interesting.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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Sad, you are correct. In many cases I feel the sadness overwhelms any attempt at art. But you have a really nice piece of art here, because i can't tell what these fingers belong to. or who. There is a nice split design and composition, split in style and colors. very interesting.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2017
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thanks Paulah. It is an Orangutan. :)
Comment from lrogers50
A thought provoking image. Good use of the selective color. Clarity and detail of the fingers is good. Interesting image.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017
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A thought provoking image. Good use of the selective color. Clarity and detail of the fingers is good. Interesting image.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017
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thank you so much lrogers