Thursday, 13th August 2009
Orangutans
by Will Burrard-Lucas
A young Orangutan being helped across a gap by its mother.
Equipment: Canon EOS 1D Mk III, 70-200mm f/2.8
Orangutans by Will Burrard-Lucas was photo of the day on Thursday, 13th August 2009. It is tagged Indonesia, Orangutans. You can leave a comment below.
19 Comments
David Lazar
Very cute! I like the backlighting effect which comes across in the hair.
A nice moment well caught.
ziggy
love the way the light shows the baby’s skeletal detail. Great shot, thanks for sharing.
Su
Love it, you have captured a look of trust between mum and baby. Priceless.
Anurag
Thats a splendid capture!! Wondering if there is a flash fill.
Mandy Kilpatrick
Such fascinating creatures, my favorite apes. Love the capture of the color of the fur here and the socialization!
Pauline Jones
Definite ah factor, but I would have cropped a little closer.
wanda krack
Nice stopping of the actin!
Kirk Jordan
My heart says aughh… then my head says: How in the world do you bring such nice gold fill to this kind of situation?
Mr.Loto
It’s a wonderful photo!
Rajib Singha
Emotions, emotions! Expression on the face of the baby Orangutan clearly expresses the kind of feelings its mother was undergoing at that moment.
Renee
What a very touching shot! well done!
ira
great shot, the timing is really excellent.
Marie Dunphy Harding
The trusting look in that face & hand grip is recognizable by the parent in us.
Morgana
E’ davvero un amore!!!
mike
He is a cute one.
Jason
Utterly adorable!
Md. Ziaul Hoque
Fantastic work!
Su
Dont you just love them?
Renee
This shot just makes me smile.