Orang !!!

[Alfred Forns]

From our local Zoo Made this portrait of our local orang Always found them impressive looking. Recently we lost one to old age It was the oldest in captivity 53 years old !!!

Comments welcome and much appreciated

Canon 1DMk2
400 5.6 1.4X
Av -1
f 8.0 1/160 sec
ISO 800
Flash full

[Todd Frost]

Al, love the colors and the tight crop.
Todd

[Mike Tracy]

I wouldn't change a thing.

[Steve Maxson]

Lots of cool colors and detail here, Alfred. Nice use of the fill flash - and a very interesting face to work with.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Alfred,
Debating whether I would like to see right side of red beard.....maybe too centered then????? You know I love the tight crop though!
Roman

[Ed Cordes]

Alfred, this is haunting! The tight crop and the stare make me want to just stare back. The apparent slight smile makes it seem as if he knows something we don't! Just outstanding!!

[Anita Rakestraw]

This is terrific, Al! The technicals, the look on its face, and colors - all just wonderful!

[Robert Amoruso]

Wow Alfred. Very nice portrait and so colorful. Nicely done.

[Peter Buntman]

Super picture and those eyes tell a story, f8 gave you nice sharpness all around, Very nice image and well done.

[Gus Cobos]

Fantastic image, love the colors and that wicked "DARE ME" look...:eek:

Congrats Al...:D

[Del Cockroft]

A very handsome, colourful animal. Brilliant portrait. So expressive.

[Judd Patterson]

Wow, Alfred, I love the tight portrait and the composition that you chose. Very strong image! Is Metro Zoo pretty flexible in terms of allowing photography gear? tripods?

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great shot Al. Beautiful colors and excellent crop.
Will need to look for him next time I visit the zoo.