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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/20/2007
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Thanks very much Iman!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Iman Fouad
{K:12295} 3/19/2007
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Exellent tone ,you captured his deep look and thinking;) :) , exellent taken Doyle.
Iman
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/15/2007
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Thanks Onie for the always thoughtful comment. You and I think alike in this case . . . what can they be thinking? . . . and since we think in 'words', do they think in images or some language of their own? Do they think about what's on the next menu at feeding time? Are they concerned with which one is the 'hottest' looking chimp? :)
Hehehehee
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 3/15/2007
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After reading your *about* can certainly see the logic in no merging... That Ice Age feel is definately there...:)
He is very thoughtful here Doyle... Often wondered what it would be like inside looking out through their eyes, what and how they percieve us... friend or foe...:)
Amazing watching them in their family groups... where they fit in the family hierachy...:)
Extra nice study Sir, excellent...:)
Onie...
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/13/2007
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Thanks Nessa!!
Since he and I are so similar I easily developed a psychic connection with him and, as it happens, I can tell you what he was thinking!
"That's right . . . it's all about ME. Everyone take MY picture . . . Who's the big furry ball of Rompin' Stompin' romance in this place, huh?"
Yep . . . that's what he was thinking. LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/13/2007
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Thanks Todd!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 3/13/2007
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I agree with the ice age effect doyle ..it is a beautiful shot.I wonder what is running through his mind ..do they reflect on life as we do ..they are so close to humans it makes you wonder..beautiful capture ..7+++++++++..thankyou for leting me know about my picture my pc is playing up again at home so don,t get the chance to get to the forum ..nessa
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Todd Weeks
{K:7636} 3/12/2007
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Doyle,
The face is magnificent! Stunning photo!
Todd
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 3/12/2007
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Yes, when the animals are treated well having really big areas where they can roam and act then I don´t feel as bad about it as when seing animals in small cages walking back and forward all day having no space to move, nothing to occupy their mind and senses. Good that more and more zoo´s and also the public are aware of their needs.
Take care
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Thanks Marian . . . this is my other son!! LoL! The one that DOES look like me!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Many thanks Klaas, mijn vriend!
Groetjes,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 3/11/2007
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he looks so deep in thoughts......
nice capture dear Doyle!!!!!
excellent work by you considering the circumstances!!!!!
all the best
Marian
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Klaas Baas
{K:15111} 3/11/2007
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Good capture Doyle, good lighting of the chimpansee my friend. Really looks like ice, so good title choise. Perfectly done my friend.
Groeten uit Holland,
Klaas
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Thanks for the comment Dave. (I did consider that). I felt the mist more natural if I left it as it was . . . though if I had more skill at manipulating the image . . . who knows? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Annemette:
I understand the captivity issue . . . unfortunately . . . as mankind spreads . . . this will become more and more the only alternative I fear. But no need to feel sad for these guys. They have a very natural habitat . . . very large . . . with waterfalls and no natural predators. They also have a loft with play equipment of all sources to retire to each evening at 4:00pm.
Generally . . . animals held in cages or less regard DO merit pity (certainly from me). But not always. My monitor, for example . . . lives MUCH longer in captivity because they have much more difficulty finding food in the wild. Overall though . . . you have a valid point. Thanks as always for the kind comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Hallo Riny mijn vriend;
De aap is in schaduwen. Goed blootgestelde met blauwe kleuren. Controleer uw scherm! My best to you too!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Thanks Marcus! You're a delight to hear from even if this is what YOUR G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-Grandfather looked like!! If he had your lens he'd use it as a club!!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/11/2007
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Oh Barbara! Thanks for the comment. This looks nothing like you . . . it's a chimpanzee, not the much cuter spider monkey!!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 3/11/2007
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Excellent capture, Doyle! I think your exposure works very well, although you might be able to tone down the brightest areas a bit to minimize any distraction they might cause. The pose and expression is great though, and the lighting on his face is perfect.
Dave.
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 3/10/2007
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Wonderful portrait and title! The cliffs and water in the background really gives an impression of an ancestor of ours in combination with the intelligent face. Seing monkies and apes in captivity always makes me sad though.
Take care
Annemette
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 3/10/2007
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Hallo Doyle, Ah, here is your monkey friend again. I really like these. I have always liked monkeys. Very nice pictures you have! Ik vind de aap wat aan de donkere kant,het kan ook aan mijn monitor liggen..:) :) :) :) :) :) Fijn weekend mijn vriend,riny
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/10/2007
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Great photo doyle and the about really sums it up, I right off the bat got the feeling of ice age primate, or maybe one of us a few million years ago :) Great creativity with this one, love it!
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{K:12494} 3/10/2007
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This is so lovely, I though you had taken my picture, till I read it was a male, he is so cute, he,he, sharp, great detail, excellent job. 7++++++++
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174133} 3/10/2007
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You're welcome, Doyle!:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/10/2007
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Thanks Joe!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/10/2007
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Thanks Shirley . . . the ONLY advantage to him sitting in the deep shadows!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 3/10/2007
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I agree Doyle, excellent work, great title, very appropriate. thanks for the text, 7++++++
All the best,
Joe
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174133} 3/10/2007
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I like the ice age idea and feeling to this...also goes with the blue shade on the chimp.:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Thanks very much Michele . . . I may have to dedicate one to you! Probably NOT a monkey though, huh? ;) By the way he's far from sad . . . just fed and dominant . . . he just had a mouth full of cucumbers and two fists holding a half dozen more!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 3/9/2007
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Great shot Doyle and it sounds like although you had to work with difficult exposures It really came out very nice... This males looks DEEP in thought and kind of sad... ( I hope not) It's probably just the deep thought look . I agree to keep the ice age look is perfect for this--- and an appropriate name as well. Very nice ---Love the zoo shots !!!
Regards,
michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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PERFECT comment Andre . . . I have another entitled 2oo1 Casting call! Thanks!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 3/9/2007
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Hi Doyle,
Great shot! Right out of "2001"
Andre
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/9/2007
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Thanks very much Paul! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Paul Schofield
{K:5970} 3/9/2007
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Majestic.
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