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Baboon

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 16, 201339 views4 comments
This Baboon was caught off guard in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

EOS 1D X
500mm F4 MkII
F8
ISO 800
1/100
hand held from open vehiclr

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Brad Clinch on July 16, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Ken,
When I first looked at the image I thought the baboon's fur might have been too bright, but having viewed the larger image I am not so sure. The details are sharp throughout so maybe it is not an issue. The facial expression is excellent and the dof really works well. :toast:
Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 16, 2013 at 6:26 PM
A fine candid portrait ! Beautifully exposed and sharp as a tack. No nits from me.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 16, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Brad,
There are depending on who you believe five subspecies of Baboon, this is probably a Yellow Baboon, which as its name suggests is quite a lot lighter tan the Chacma or Olive subspecies, so perhaps the colours are OK?

Gary,

Thanks very much :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Brad Clinch on July 17, 2013 at 4:58 PM
Ken,
Several looks later I find the colors are definitely excellent. I had no idea there were different types of baboons, just figured they were all darkish. Got to learn more I guess :wink:
Brad
Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments