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Don't speak! WC 531
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Don't speak! WC 531

by John Tobias

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted April 24, 2012122 views6 comments
I thought it was interesting how the female saki monkey at the Miller Park Zoo kept putting her hand over the mouth of the male, as if she didn't want him to speak!

Canon Digital Reberl
1/80 @ F-5.6 ISO 400
focal length 98mm
HH avaiable light

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM
The pose and especially the details in her fur are great.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on April 24, 2012 at 11:25 AM
I always enjoy watching the monkeys at the zoo and all their crazy antics; they often seem so human-like. This is a great shot but who knows what she had in mind?--"Shh, don't say a thing and maybe those humans will go away!" or "Dear, if I hold your nose closed it will help get rid of those nasty hiccups." As you can tell, I think it would be great fun to write captions for this week's entries. :smile: Nice comp, lighting, and great details. Good entry for the theme, John!
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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on April 26, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Great entry; it matches the theme perfectly! Definitely is funny to watch the monkeys at the zoo.

I think another good caption (along with Carolyn's) would be, "Sweety, stop talking!" or maybe "Hey, look over there...what is that?!" :wink: :biggrin:
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Comment posted by RL Potts on April 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Honey, don't belch in front of the photographer. Monkeys are so funny. Excellent on the point of focus.
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Comment posted by Miro Susta on April 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Very strong guys. Excellent shot. Well done. :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Hi John :wavey: Two moderators deciding on best picture of the week from gallery {censered} :biggrin: :biggrin: The expressions and detail make this a contender. love it :toast:
Albert Darmo
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