Blue Monkey with Mouse [Contest Winner Pool September 2010]
Uploaded: August 01, 2010 07:19:09
Despite the name, these monkeys are not noticeably blue. This curious creature spotted a mouse on the ground from high on his perch.
Like a cat, he made his way down and captured the mouse, scrambling all the way back up. I watched the scene for some time, and
I left assuming the mouse was never eaten. The mouse seemed to play dead, and anytime the monkey set it down and looked away, if the
mouse twitched, the monkey pounced back on it, picked it up and actually started to pet it!
09/10 Second Place - Animals
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Patti Coblentz August 01, 2010
What an amazing scene to observe, Chris! Fantastic image and commentary! #1293743
Mary Beth Aiello
August 01, 2010
Nikki McDonald
August 01, 2010
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 01, 2010
You know how monkeys groom each other? Well, this little guy was grooming the mouse too...did you see that? It was AWESOME and so in this incredible image you captured, Chris! WTG! :-) k #8799993
Sherran Andersen
August 01, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz August 01, 2010
Spectacular capture, Chris! Details are amazing and the expression on his face is priceless! Wonderful composition as well - the mouse completes the story and makes this very special! #8800436
Chris Budny
August 02, 2010
Bob Cournoyer
August 02, 2010
Chris Budny
August 02, 2010
Tamara K. Walker
August 02, 2010
Chris Budny
August 03, 2010
Ken Smith
August 03, 2010
Chris Budny
August 04, 2010
Susan Jane Allen
August 13, 2010
Chris Budny
August 13, 2010
Nikki McDonald
September 04, 2010
Chris Budny
September 05, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
September 13, 2010
UB. #8899086
Chris Budny
September 14, 2010
Tammy Espino October 15, 2010
Congrats Chris on this awesome finalist! #8968584
Nikki McDonald
October 15, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 15, 2010
Congratulations on your excellent finalist Chris, I'm so happy for you! #8970274Patti Coblentz October 15, 2010
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Chris! #8971110Lynn Sapadin October 15, 2010
ChrisWhat an amazing capture...congrats on your well deserved finalist!
Lynn #8972122
Merna L. Nobile October 15, 2010
Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Usman M. Bajwa
October 16, 2010
UB. #8973345
Susan Jane Allen
October 16, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz October 16, 2010
Wonderful to see this again- Congrats on the Finalist and hope to see it again! #8974616
Chris Budny
October 17, 2010
Nancyj E. Hovey
October 17, 2010
Patti Coblentz October 17, 2010
So pleased to see this a winner, Chris...congratulations!! #8977738
Deborah Lewinson
October 17, 2010
Congratulations! #8977773
Chris Budny
October 17, 2010
Nikki McDonald
October 17, 2010
Claudia Kuhn
October 17, 2010
Bunny Snow October 17, 2010
Wonderful lighting, composition, and clarity, Chris. I love the mood you captured here. Good to know that the monkey was a vegetarian with a lonely heart. Congratulations on your well deserved winner!Susan M. Hembree October 17, 2010
Wonderful details in this, Chris, & great timing. Congratulations on your win! #8978249
Ken Smith
October 17, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz October 17, 2010
Wonderful to see this in the Winner's Circle, Christopher! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Gold Winner! #8978781Sam Britt October 17, 2010
Big Congratulations on this excelllent winner, Chris! #8978787
Susan Jane Allen
October 17, 2010
Usman M. Bajwa
October 17, 2010
UB. #8979060
Renee Doyle October 17, 2010
Big congratulations Chris on this outstanding capture and winner!!! #8979129Katarina Mansson October 17, 2010
Congratulations on your superb winner Chris! #8979158Mary K. Robison October 18, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned Second Place Winner, Chris! #8979280
Chris Budny
October 18, 2010
Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010
Congratulations on your winning image.Monnie Ryan October 18, 2010
Fantastic detail and composition, Chris -- congratulations on a well-deserved win! #8980488
Mitch Spence
October 18, 2010
Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 18, 2010
I'm excited to see my monthly favorite receive a golden badge!Congratulations Chris!! #8980522
Gail Vitikacs
October 18, 2010
Tammy Espino October 18, 2010
Way to go!! :) #8981250Jeana Clark October 18, 2010
~J~ #8981471
Julianne Bradford October 18, 2010
Awesome winner Chris! #8981491
Carol Eade
October 18, 2010
Chris Budny
October 18, 2010
Datha Y. Thompson October 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS Chris!! This is for sure a very special image and I LOVE it!! WTG :) #8984666Shawn Jennings October 21, 2010
Great image, Chris! Congratulations on your win! #8987708
Chris Budny
October 21, 2010
Mick Burkey November 03, 2010
Congrats, Chris! Great capture. #9012276
Chris Budny
November 03, 2010
Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA #9168255
Don Johnson
May 13, 2011
Chris Budny
May 13, 2011
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