Hitching a Ride
A baby baboon on his mother's back11 total reviews
Comment from ElliR
The photo is a beautiful and intimate capture of a mother and baby baboon in their natural habitat. You have done a great job of capturing the moment and It seems to be well-composed.
The focus is sharp, with the mother and baby baboon clearly in focus. The minor curves and levels adjustments appear to have enhanced the contrast and tonal range of the image, resulting in a more dynamic image. I like the fact that the baby appeared to be staring straight at the photographer, too.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
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The photo is a beautiful and intimate capture of a mother and baby baboon in their natural habitat. You have done a great job of capturing the moment and It seems to be well-composed.
The focus is sharp, with the mother and baby baboon clearly in focus. The minor curves and levels adjustments appear to have enhanced the contrast and tonal range of the image, resulting in a more dynamic image. I like the fact that the baby appeared to be staring straight at the photographer, too.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
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Thank you very much for your lovely review.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the baby Baboon hitching a ride on it's mother's back the sunlight glowing through it's ears while highlighting it's head & it's mothers thick fur on her back, while it's eyes are fixed on you. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
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A beautiful picture of the baby Baboon hitching a ride on it's mother's back the sunlight glowing through it's ears while highlighting it's head & it's mothers thick fur on her back, while it's eyes are fixed on you. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 19-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much, I really appreciate your review.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is an endearing shot of the baby boom riding on the back of its mama! .You have timed it well. The light, and the composition have worked well . Good luck!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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This is an endearing shot of the baby boom riding on the back of its mama! .You have timed it well. The light, and the composition have worked well . Good luck!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much Sesha, I really appreciate you review.
Comment from supergold
despite the absence of mom's head it is still an excellent close up since it shows so nicely the cute baby looking at the photographer;.......
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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despite the absence of mom's head it is still an excellent close up since it shows so nicely the cute baby looking at the photographer;.......
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thanks Fred, yes it was the baby I was wanting capture - it hadn't even occurred to me about mom's head until the first of quite a few had mentioned it! Maybe it would have been better with a tight crop of just the baby - but then unfortunately we'd get even closer to mom's rather unattractive rear end! Lol
Comment from suffolkbrian
Oppurtune moment caught and probarly that you only had one chance to get,quite a good photo and although the mother is chopped off its the baby that is the main subject,good you got this one...Brian
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Oppurtune moment caught and probarly that you only had one chance to get,quite a good photo and although the mother is chopped off its the baby that is the main subject,good you got this one...Brian
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thanks Brian, yes it was the only shot I could get before she quickly disappeared into the undergrowth.
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your welcome,yes guessed that,sometimes you do have only one chance,more so with animals
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This is a really good photograph pertaining to wildlife and best wishes in the contest. The baby baboon is carried well but I can't tell where the mama's head is. That is unclear but I won't deduct a .5.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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This is a really good photograph pertaining to wildlife and best wishes in the contest. The baby baboon is carried well but I can't tell where the mama's head is. That is unclear but I won't deduct a .5.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thanks Glena, that?s the problem with photography we can?t always put things where we want them. I only managed this one shot before she disappeared into the undergrowth, but to be honest it was the baby I was more interested in.
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You are so right. What you wished for is what you got: the baby so wide-eyed and precious. Fine work anyway.
Comment from Sean T Phelan
It might be too young to understand that Humans are creatures to be wary of!
That's a fine looking photograph of this pair of interesting primates,my friend!
~Sean
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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It might be too young to understand that Humans are creatures to be wary of!
That's a fine looking photograph of this pair of interesting primates,my friend!
~Sean
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thanks Sean. Yes, he was probably wondering what on earth these hairless apes are! But no doubt he?ll understand the dangers soon enough.
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'No Doubt' about that!
Comment from ABG Photography
What a cutie pie! How exciting to have been able to capture this shot. It is compelling, sharply focused, framed very well using the rule of thirds and has perfect exposure. You can almost reach out and touch the baby.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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What a cutie pie! How exciting to have been able to capture this shot. It is compelling, sharply focused, framed very well using the rule of thirds and has perfect exposure. You can almost reach out and touch the baby.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. Yes I was thrilled to have captured this shot and couldn?t believe my luck that the babe was looking straight at the camera!
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You're welcome.
Comment from helvi2
What acute shot! Looks like this little character is barely hanging on. Good focus and lighting on your subject. You were lucky to come across this duo. Nice to have this little guy looking at you it makes the picture. Good luck in the contest! :o) Helvi
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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What acute shot! Looks like this little character is barely hanging on. Good focus and lighting on your subject. You were lucky to come across this duo. Nice to have this little guy looking at you it makes the picture. Good luck in the contest! :o) Helvi
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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I know! He looks so nonchalant! I?d be terrified of sliding off! Lol
Thank you so much Nancy for your great review.
Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and full composition offers us a good view of that nice monkey. Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely done!
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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and full composition offers us a good view of that nice monkey. Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely done!
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Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for your review, I appreciate it.