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Not so cute... (PAW 23/52)
Not so cute... (PAW 23/52)
HarveyG


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Sigma 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 APO Macro for Nikon
Location: KNP, Kruger National Park. RSA
Aperture: 11.0
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Family, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jun 18, 2013

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 Backlit African Chacma Baboon in the wild in the Kruger National Park. Don't mess with him. He looks calm here but he is incredibly strong, he will tear, bite and scratch you to pieces if cornered or if he feels threatened. We share 98% the same genes. Says a lot about us humans.

Experiment with aggressive detail processing using Topaz Labs Adjust 5 - Clarity

Any comment or critique; complimentary or critical are welcome and appreciated. Questions about gear, technique etc. also welcome.

This image is © copyrighted 2013 by Harvey Grohmann. Duplication, publication, copying is strictly forbidden and protected by law. To obtain pricing and consent contact me via Photocommission.com

for Photograph a Week 2013

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 08/09/2013 03:21:07 PM
I think some selective processing of the face could help. Fur seems blown on my monitor at work. Good and sympathetic capture. I feel a kinship to it.

Message edited by author 2013-08-09 15:26:50.
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 07/10/2013 10:56:17 AM
Very interesting face - I agree. Detail is nice on baboon, I think - maybe not so much on background? I noticed the scratch, too. And of course I wish the shadow on the eyes was not so deep . . . Thanks for the information - I always enjoy your descriptions.
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 06/22/2013 12:21:05 PM
Interesting face--that long blue nose. (It's always a good idea to avoid enraged Baboons! "D). What is the white scratch-like line across the image--maybe a strand of spider-web?
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 06/21/2013 07:16:34 AM
It's a good, clear and detailed shot to show his features. I suppose when one considers what other wildlife you have in Africa, they need to be strong and aggressive/defensive to survive. I'm glad we don't have these guys here.
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