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A day at the Zoo (Lisboa) - III
Posted by Rui (Leiria, Portugal) on 16 September 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
The third photo of the series
The really look a nice couple, don't they?
It's incredible how their expressions are so similar to ours.
Thanks a lot for all the comments. They all mean a lot to me.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.
© Rui Silva - 2009
Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand
The one on the left looks like it's going to give the guilty one on the right a backhand slap :0
16 Sep 2008 5:10am
@Zing: By the contrary. They were pretty calm. I stood up there for a while waiting to see what was going to happen. And they just kept there, like a romantic pair enjoying the hot afternoon.
Thanks a lot Zing
Zygene from morlaix, France
Un couple de toute beauté, on pourrait appeler cette photo la drague
16 Sep 2008 5:30am
@Zygene: Ahahah Très bien!!
Merci beaucoup
@Stephen Phillips: I thank you Stephen for your comment and visit
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
indeed, a lovely couple! looks like they are having a picnic -- or a romantic chat! beautifully done! very personable! :)
16 Sep 2008 6:35am
@dj.tigersprout: I prefer the romantic chat version... :)
Thanks a lot DJ
Faon from Strasbourg, France
Exactly, nice couple and they look so like us ... I find very interesting to observe them ...
16 Sep 2008 6:47am
@Faon: Indeed!
Thanks a lot for your comment and visit
Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran
Haha they are really cute! I wonder what they are thinking about!?
An amazing capture...
16 Sep 2008 8:53am
@Behrooz Sangani: I wish I knew. Thanks BS
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Splendid of tenderness, j' have much respect for them the monkeys intelligent. A photograph of happiness.
16 Sep 2008 9:26am
@Siam: :) Thanks you so much for your kind comment Allan
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Oh my, what a superb image, look at them, it looks like they are in conversation, the one on the left is talking and the one on the right is thinking about what has just been said, their expressions are priceless, great work, I really love this Rui! Thank you for your lovely comments today, always appreciated! :o)
16 Sep 2008 10:04am
@Kylie Greenan: This couple has a cute story. The "girl" (on the left) was alone sitted there. The male approached and sit. And just stood there... pulling the rope and being very attentive with her. They really were very nice.
Thanks Kylie for your lovely comment
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A fine image, Rui. And because they are very much like us I can only think they are sad to be in that zoo.
16 Sep 2008 11:31am
@Michael Skorulski: Well... I really don't if they're sad. Probably this is the only reality they know. They don't how it is to live in the wild... They have now very good conditions. The zoo has been "upgraded" recently and now is very good.
Thanks a lot Michael
@Morgane: Merci beaucoup Morgane
gene from United States
well, being that they share more than 98% of genes with us, of course they have many similarities with us. that is another reason to be concerned aabout how we treat them both in the wild and in zoos.
16 Sep 2008 2:18pm
@gene: Thank you gene
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Muito boa. Estão perplexos com o futuro do país.
16 Sep 2008 4:18pm
@António Pires: HEHEHE Esta foi muito boa. :) E quem é que não está?! Estamos entregues à bicharada....
Obrigado António.
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
one saying to the other, did you turn the cooker of ;) Great shot
16 Sep 2008 8:52pm
@Alun Lambert: This one made me chuckle!! Thanks a lot Alun for your amusing comment
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Let me play with the rope or you can forget about tonight Hmmm....... ok.
Very nice shot Rui, they do have human traits don't they.
16 Sep 2008 9:08pm
@Observing: LOL Good one!!!
Thanks a lot Mike Obrigado ;)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I think one said sorry for breaking wind, and the other one is not impressed.
16 Sep 2008 9:35pm
@Richard_Irwin: Hehe Thanks a lot Richard
@akarui: Yes indeed. Me too...
Thanks a lot
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wonderful Duo, and some people think animals don't have souls, they are so wrong...;)
18 Sep 2008 4:47pm
@Lorraine: Completely wrong. I agree with you. This was a really nice couple.
Thanks Lorraine
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
This is priceless! And so precious.... I love it! Absolutely beautiful image. Well done! Thank you for sharing.
7 Oct 2008 3:30pm
Canon EOS 450D
1/160 second
F/7.1
ISO 800
190 mm