Inspiring Photo: The Thinker #7799101

The Thinker

Uploaded: January 27, 2009 03:48:03

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From the Atlanta zoo on Oct 31st...and no...it's not a self portrait of me on Halloween! :-)

F2.8, 1/200th sec, ISO 400, 300mm focal length

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

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Michelle Alton January 27, 2009

Maybe not YOU, but I have seen this expression! (an old boss of mine--Ha!) #1074295

Deb Koskovich January 27, 2009

Whatever he's thinking, he doesn't look too happy about it! Great close up and detail, Ken. #7093116

Claudia Kuhn January 27, 2009

Wonderful close up Ken! #7093130

Tammy M. Anderson January 27, 2009

Fantastic capture of his expression and details are great, Ken. #7093133

Agnes Fegan January 27, 2009

Great capture...looks like he's doing some serious thinking! #7093223

William C. Raco January 27, 2009

Fantastic detail and color in the eyes
Very nice close up look, Ken #7093304

Jeff Robinson January 27, 2009

Terrific portrait Ken!! Jeff #7093374

Dominick M. Dimacale January 27, 2009

Great animal image here, Jeff.

Dominick #7093396

Gina Cormier January 27, 2009

Wonderful animal image. Great close-up!! #7093418

Cathy Barrows January 27, 2009

i knew it wasn't you cuz your eyes are blue...lol...great portrait of Taz? #7093545

Cathy Barrows January 27, 2009

well heck I thought this was linda's shot and i'm really not sure what color eyes you have...lol #7093549

Karen Celella January 27, 2009

It looks like he's thinking about which hair conditioner to use. lol Nice shot Ken. #7093616

Jeana Clark January 27, 2009

HA!!!
Aren't you witty!!!!
He's is magnificent looking!!!
Excellent capture Ken!!!
~J~ #7094120

Melissa G. Meiselman January 27, 2009
Magnificent full frame portrait taken with ultra sharp detail, great expression and terrific lighting, Ken!!! #7094145

Linda D. Lester January 27, 2009
Yep that would be Taz...just call his name and he will look at you! One of my favorite gorilla's at the zoo.
Great capture! #7094146

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 27, 2009
The lighting on Taz is tops, Ken!!!!! Super shot!!!!! :-) k #7094359

Shelly A. Van Camp January 27, 2009
Awwww, he is so cute! Great capture....love his look and the eyes. #7094685

Renee Doyle January 27, 2009
I'm thinking that this is a super portrait of Taz!!!! Love his eyes Ken! Excellent work! #7094891

Nadine A. Lewis January 27, 2009
WOW!!! This is AWESOME!!! A WINNER in my book, Ken!!! <>< #7095129

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 27, 2009
Fantastic capture Ken! There is an intensity in his eyes that you have really keyed in on! #7095605

Ronald F. Fischer January 27, 2009
Ken, you should have told me is was SP week! LOL!!! In all seriousness, you need a shave (LOL)!! Great capture, my friend! #7095659

Gail Vitikacs January 27, 2009
My my...love the expression...beautifully captured Ken! #7095732

A P January 27, 2009
The intensity captured in those eyes is incredible, Ken. #7096069

Judy V. Kennamer January 28, 2009
Don't you wish you could read his mind? Beautiful capture Ken! #7098077

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 28, 2009
Where does a 2 ton gorilla sit? ANYWHERE he wants to!
He sure looks bored, guess he's tired of all the photographers
Great portrait Ken
jo ann c. #7098149

Stefania Barbier January 28, 2009
LOL@self portrait!!! but it's incredible the human resemblance... especially in the eyes... fantastic portrait Ken! (not SP!!!) #7098983

Bill Knaps January 28, 2009
He He for what Michelle said Ken. Guess we all know someone like this. Great portrait. Bill #7099510

John Connolly January 30, 2009
What an expressive face Ken, and you have captured it beautifully! The detail, tones and lighting are all exemplary! #7104939

Tammy J. Russotto February 06, 2009
What an amazing portrait. Love how you captured his personality. He has such intense eyes. The detail is great! #7134912

A P July 21, 2009

Awesome finalist,Ken!! Best of luck in the next round. #7763678

Jeff Robinson July 21, 2009
Congrats Ken on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff #7764327

Deborah Lewinson July 21, 2009
Superb finalist, Ken!
Congratulations!
Debby #7764398

Christie R. Bielss July 21, 2009
Wonderful capture! Congratulations Ken! #7764564

Judy V. Kennamer July 21, 2009
Congrats on your Finalist for this beauty Ken! #7764831

Jeana Clark July 21, 2009

Outstanding finalist Ken!!!
Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!!!!
~J~ #7765021

Tammy Scott July 21, 2009
Terrfic expression capture! Congratulations! #7765077

Gail Vitikacs July 21, 2009
This rocks Ken...CONGRATULATIONS! Best of luck! #7765299

Lisa J. Boulden July 21, 2009
How did I miss this fella, Ken!
He's wonderful!
Big congrats on your finalist!
~♥~Lisa #7765476

Kathryn Wesserling July 21, 2009
Human or Primate - this would be a wonderful portrait, regardless of the species! #7765657

Debra R. Harder July 21, 2009
How in the heck did I miss this brilliant image, Ken! WOW! Congratulations on your EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb #7766050

Susan Fox July 21, 2009
Congratulations Ken! #7766396

Usman M. Bajwa July 22, 2009
Many Congratulations on another awesome Finalist, Ken.
UB. #7768534

Colleen Farrell July 22, 2009
It's 3-D! FANTASTIC, Ken! Big congrats on your finalist! #7769134

Mitch Spence July 22, 2009
Congratulations to you, Ken, on your finalist for this great animal image. #7769313

Linda Blair July 22, 2009
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!!!!!! #7769449

A P July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS KEN ON YOUR OUTSTANDING WINNER!!! #7769727

Gail Vitikacs July 22, 2009
You are de man!!! Way to go Ken! Congratulations! #7769835

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2009
Very cool portrait Ken! Congratulations on your win!!! #7769897

Tarun Bose July 22, 2009
Congrats for your Gold, Ken. #7770299

Renee Doyle July 22, 2009
I still laugh about the portrait comment :-)
Big congrats to you Ken on this awesome winner!! #7770341

Karen Celella July 22, 2009
WOW! Second Place Winner!! Huge congratulations Ken! #7770646

Nadya Johnson July 22, 2009
Congratulations on your outstanding winner, Ken! #7770907

Judy V. Kennamer July 22, 2009
Congrats on this wonderful winner Ken!!! #7771220

Susan Fox July 22, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful winning photo! #7771400

Colleen Farrell July 22, 2009
WTG, Ken! Big congrats on a most well-deserved win! #7771432

David Phalen July 22, 2009
BIG Congrats on a terrific Winner!! #7771804

Debra R. Harder July 22, 2009
No surprise here!! This is magnificent, Ken! Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb #7772057

Usman M. Bajwa July 23, 2009
WTG, Ken. CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning GOLD Winner!
UB. #7772902

Jessica Jenney July 23, 2009
Congratulations, Ken on your terrifc win! #7773427

Linda D. Lester July 23, 2009
Awesome full frame....Congratulations! #7773853

Hendrik Storme July 23, 2009
Wonderful close up,congratulations Ken!!! #7773986

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 23, 2009
Man they look a lot like humans, only we are better looking! lol
Wonderful, well deserved win Ken
jo ann c. #7774479

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 23, 2009
Wonderful winning image, Ken!!! WTG!!! :-) k #7774609

Mike Clime July 23, 2009
Congratulations on this great winner! #7775182

Alex T. Mizuno July 23, 2009
Another great winning photo Ken! Love your caption :)
Congratulations!!! #7775330

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 23, 2009
BIG Congrats Ken!!! #7775616

Shawn Jennings July 24, 2009
WTG Ken! Congratulations on your win!!! #7777977

Monika Sapek July 24, 2009
What an expression! Congratulations on your Second Place Win, Ken!
Monika
#7779423

Patrick Rouzes July 25, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible WINNER here, Ken!!! WTG!!! #7780062

Gina Cormier July 25, 2009
WOOHOOOOOO!!!!! WTG!!!!! #7780180

Nick Lagos July 29, 2009
Congratulations on a wonderful image and well deserved win Ken #7793481

Dominick M. Dimacale November 15, 2009
Congratulations Ken on your Win!!!

Dominick #8132162

Kathryn Wesserling November 15, 2009
Glad that you and the Big Guy won! You're a good team! #8133121

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