The Thinker

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 17, 2017352 views11 comments

Observing chimpanzees in Kibale Forest (Uganda) was a challenge. They were high up in the trees or moving fast across the forest floor. Following them it was a matter of shooting fast when they sat down for a moment. This chimpanzee then took a pose which struck me as very human, showing just how closely related we are. The forest made for a cluttered background which shooting through foliage eliminated. Photographing through the green, this thinking pose of the chimpanzee made him look very human.

Nikon D810
Nikkor AF-S VR 300mm f/2,8 @ f/2,8
1/500s
ISO 3600

Category winner in the ND AWards 2017, finalist in the Golden Turtle Photo Contest 2017 and in Travel Photographer Of The Year 2017.

Uganda - Gorillas, chimpanzees and more photo safari

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on December 17, 2017 at 8:03 AM

Excellent!

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on December 17, 2017 at 3:34 PM

Wonderful portrait with all tech spot on. Love the pose and the green.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on December 17, 2017 at 3:35 PM

Hi Ingrid,

No nits from me--pose and comp are very good. I like the OOF greenery that frames the chimpanzee...................Jim

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on December 17, 2017 at 8:30 PM

Well composed Ingrid. The pose is great and the greenery surrounding the chimp perfectly frames his head. Richard

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on December 17, 2017 at 11:01 PM

Love the background, Ingrid. And though I do wish a little less of the neck and torso were blocked by the foreground greenery, that effect does at least emphasize the face a bit more. A really fine image.

Max

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Comment posted by John Tobias on December 18, 2017 at 9:50 AM

You caught this moment very well. I really like the look and pose of the chimp as well as the green surrounding it. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on December 20, 2017 at 11:31 AM

What can I say about the image, which is so well awarded? laugh

Love the pose and those sparkling eyes!

Jagdeep Rajput devil

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on December 22, 2017 at 12:35 AM

The bright eyes stand out nicely. Reminds me of The Thinker by Rodin. Wonderful image!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 22, 2017 at 5:10 AM

Congratulations Ingrid devil

A well deserving photograph! Those eye are awesome!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 22, 2017 at 9:10 PM

Great image Ingrid, I can see why it has won so many awards. devil

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 23, 2017 at 5:48 PM

Your choice of title is perfect. Excellent work.

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