Black&White Ruffed Lemur

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 1, 2013102 views10 comments

This beautiful animal was taken at Palmarium in Madagascar, I think it is not too bad given the light and ISO

EOS 12DX
70-200mm F2.8 MkII at 85mm
F4
ISO 3200
1/3200

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 1, 2013 at 5:25 AM

Ken, the face and eyes stand out really well but it's a shame other bits of the body have got lost in the foliage. I'd be happy just to see one though.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 1, 2013 at 7:31 AM

Excellent job in capturing this image in a cluttered, dark environment, love the stare on this Lemur.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 1, 2013 at 11:35 AM

LOVE those piercing eyes! Set off perfectly by the black fur.
Exceptional detail in the fur, and a sense of habitat - I don't see where the fur is "lost" at all - sometimes everyone expects and wants a clean, clear shot - when the best ones often include some habitat.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on May 1, 2013 at 10:26 PM

I'm with Sandy, the habitat is wonderful and helps define a great wildlife photo. Techs look spot on throughout. Excellent. Lemurs are hard to beat for their amazing diversity, expression and beauty!!!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 2, 2013 at 2:04 AM

Thanks to everybody for your comments, I believe I share the same views as Sandy and Gary on this one. "Pesky" grass is an interesting point, many love to see clean images spending hours cloning out "distractions" to satisfy the whims of certain critics.

In this shot I think the important point is the inclusion of all of the subject even if some of it is "hidden", and even more so the head and eyes.

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Comment posted by Don Westbrook on May 2, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Outstanding face and eyes. Good technicals and composition. The larger image realy brings it all home.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 3, 2013 at 2:11 AM

Don,

Thanks very much

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 3, 2013 at 8:14 AM

Excellent job on the exposure Ken, sharp shot. Love the eyes & expression.
I agree, the quality @ ISO 3200 here is a testament to the Canon EOS D-series

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on May 3, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Those eyes are hypnotic! What a wonderful specimen to be privileged to see and photograph, Ken! I envy you! By the way, what is the 12DX?

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 4, 2013 at 2:44 AM

Howard,
Thanks for your comment which is much appreciated, even with a 1DX I think that the higher ISO should be avoided if possible.

Ajit,
Thanks for your comment, much appreciated
The 12DX is another one of my many typos

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