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Who You Calling a Pig?!?
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Who You Calling a Pig?!?

by Ashley Vincent

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 4, 2011879 views23 comments
Canon EOS 7D, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM @ 200mm, Aperture Priority @ f/2.8 (1/200 sec), 0 EV, ISO 640, Cropped Vertical from Horizontal

Subject: Pig-Tailed Macaque

Location: Kinabatangan River, Sukau, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Situation: While searching for more colourful species of birds along one of the tributaries of the main river, we came across another troop of Macaques, though these were of the Pig-Tailed variety that differ from the Long-Tailed, who came across a day or two before, for one main reason that should be sufficiently apparent from their respective names without need of further explanation from me ;^)

What an inconsiderate choice of name given to this one though; aside from a Pig, who else would find this an endearing name to be known by, even in part? ;^p

Macaques are usually far from my favourite species of Monkey, but watching the antics of some of these out in the wilds of their natural habitat, compared to the ill-behaved Macaques I've gotten used to seeing over here in Thailand who've become all too familiar and aggressively assertive with humans, was a much more enjoyable experience.

Thoughts, comments, and suggestions always welcome :^)

Comments

23 comments
Comment posted by Harshad Barve on June 5, 2011 at 3:00 AM
very funny image , very well done
Registered on July 25, 2010, 39 Posts, 210 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 5, 2011 at 3:01 AM
Great pose and very fine detail - another wonderful image!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on June 5, 2011 at 3:51 AM
Absolutely wonderful, what a tremendous expression, a perfect example of "perfect timing".
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Anand Narayanan on June 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM
Gorgeous portrait ! Love those amber eyes !

by the way, pigs are cool and being called one is a compliment :wink:
Registered on October 25, 2009, 110 Posts, 835 Comments
Comment posted by Butch Lama on June 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM
The details on the hairs is fantastic & the pose is hilarious. Seems like he's having fun getting his picture taken by you :wink:
Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments
Comment posted by Esme' Fantozzi on June 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM
What en expression! Funny pose, great details, and beautiful capture of the eyes. Thank you for sharing.
Registered on July 27, 2006, 50 Posts, 300 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on June 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Besides the lovely DOF, exposure and BG, the pose here takes it to an entirely different level Ashley!
For me, the best I've seen from you to date...congrats! :toast:
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Truly exceptional image, Ashley. Aside from the great techs on display here, the pose, tongue and riveting amber eyes make this a delight.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on June 5, 2011 at 12:25 PM
This is soo precious Ashley Or should I say M... :biggrin: A winner! :toast:
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Neal Cooper on June 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Wow....I had a god laugh when I opened this image. Your image is very sharp for 1/200 and the fur detail really stands out. :toast:
Registered on June 3, 2009, 144 Posts, 306 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Canuel on June 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Very nice separation from the BG on this one. Subject is comical and a little creepy at the same time. Detail and colors are very nice as well.
Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Many thanks for your kind words and thoughtful comments Harshad, Sandy, Ken, Anand, Butch, Esme', Morkel, Wayne, Vincent, Neal, and Steve, much appreciated :^)

Butch: Methinks "he's" actually a girl ;^)

Vincent: Awww g'won, call Monkey Man if you will - LOL ;^p

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Ruben Vicente on June 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Nice and funny expression. Love the detail on the eyes, great eye contact. Very good shot.
Registered on April 9, 2011, 4 Posts, 59 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on June 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Congratulations for the WP.
Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Sammons on June 9, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Congrats on your WP.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 109 Posts, 323 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 10, 2011 at 1:58 AM
Many thanks Ruben, Charlie, and Barbara and many more to those in the decision-making process for making my day, much appreciated :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on June 10, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations Ashley! I love this photo as much as the crazy eyed tiger. :toast:
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 10, 2011 at 9:56 PM
Thank you Carol, this one in fact has a place along side my "crazy-eyed tiger" in my personal favourite collection :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on June 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Congrats !
Expressions are priceless.
Jagdeep Rajput :toast:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 14, 2011 at 9:23 AM
A good, solid win, Ashley. Congrats.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Thank you Jagdeep and Wayne, happy you like this one too :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 16, 2011 at 6:34 AM
Congrats on a nice WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 18, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Thank you Sandy and Jules, much appreciated :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments