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Golden Headed Lion Tamarin

Portrait of a Golden Headed Lion Tamarin

9 total reviews 
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Fine photography. The lights and darks add so much to the work. His eyes are so bright and pop somewhat. The way you merge him into the background adds to the beauty.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for your kind review
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 26-Nov-2022
    Welcome. Unique and nice work.
Comment from FBI GUY


The crop and lighting let this scene just POP. The tight crop and hie eyes are the heart of this shot. This could have been entered into the Cute contest. The spotlight on his face and letting the rest of scene fade into darkness was managed perfectly. Great shot. I would love to see his in color.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
    Hi FBI, thank you so much for your great review of this photo.
    I did consider it for the Cute contest, but wondered if he was cute enough to compete with babies, puppies and kittens.
    I?d love to show it to you in colour, but I don?t have a clue on how to do that - maybe I?ll enter it in some other contest if I?m allowed, though I don?t think I would be???
Comment from Zilyram


Wow this is a beautiful portrait of the Lion Tamarin. You have achieved an excellent black and white image with the focus on the sad eyes sharp. Details of the Tamarin are shown with clarity.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for your kind review, I really appreciate it.
Comment from bpellephoto


This shot is awesome!!! However, awesome doesn't come near the magnitude of excellence this take represents.

The superb and utterly delicious technical quality, artistic applications and aesthetic choices are only brilliant. With the aforementioned skill and tools you crafted a gem of photo.

I look into the eyes of this primate and I suddenly realize its looking back. I wonder if it is a curious about me as I am of it?

This is B&W photography as it was meant to be.

It would be my honor to contact whomever is in charge of this contest and tell them stop accepting entries and have those who have entered withdraw because the winner is right here ... Bob

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 21-Nov-2022
    OMG Bob, what an absolutely awesome, amazing, wonderful review! Thank you so much.

    I know your work (even though you don't know who I am he he), and coming from you, I regard this as a true honor!

    Also I won't be able to thank you by message until after the voting, so for now at least, take it as read.

    Ha ha you made me really laugh with your last sentence - if only!

Comment from Way West


An excellent entry for the contest! Your black and white presentation of this monkey is fabulous and looks like a wonderful painting. Your focus is well done with exquisite highlights of both shadows and brights bringing out his textures in a pleasing way. Lovely composition. Best wishes!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 21-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for your great review, I appreciate it a lot.
reply by Way West on 22-Nov-2022
    My pleasure!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Strong visuals. An interesting initial impact. Strong contrast & saturation. Imaginative presentation. Skilful composition. The well-defined animal is perfectly framed. Good luck!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much, what a great review. I really appreciate it.
Comment from supergold


this should be the very likely winner of "the animals in black and white contest"; the lighting and especiaally the sharp details of the hair on his face are outstanding;

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for your very generous six and your wonderful review, you?ve made my day!
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine and full composition grants us an enjoyable view of that handsome animal. Unfortunately it does not look golden! Nicely done!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
    Ha ha it did when it was in colour!
    But I have to admit that particular thought never even occurred to me when changing it into B&W.

    Thanks so much for your review, I appreciate it.
Comment from alaskapat


Excellent entry for this contest !
What an interesting member of the monkey family!
You have photographed it so well with spot on focus, this image is sharp and clear, you have brought out every detail!
The black and white works so very well here , drawing the viewer right in to that face!your capture of the eyes establishes a connection between this tamarin and the viewer, .
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest! This will be difficult to beat! It's deserving of a six , I'm sorry I don't have one to award!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your wanting to give it a 6. I really appreciate both.
reply by alaskapat on 19-Nov-2022
    It deserves a six , it?s awesome!