Inspiring Photo: Blue Monkey with Mouse #10537403

Blue Monkey with Mouse

Uploaded: August 01, 2010 07:19:09

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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

Comments

Patti Coblentz August 01, 2010

What an amazing scene to observe, Chris! Fantastic image and commentary! #1293743

Mary Beth Aiello August 01, 2010

Outstanding, Chris. The detail is amazing. #8799557

Nikki McDonald August 01, 2010

I have to think this stands a good chance of going on, Chris. The focus, especially on the face and eyes, is excellent. The lighting and diagonal placement in the frame of both the monkey and the branch make the composition very pleasing. And the mouse adds so much interest. Great job. #8799902

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

Beautiful clarity and focus. #8800061

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

Thank you all very much! #8800661

Bob Cournoyer August 02, 2010

Exquisite!!!! #8801921

Chris Budny August 02, 2010

Thank you very much, Bob! #8802057

Tamara K. Walker August 02, 2010

It almost made me want a mouse of my own to play with. lol. Superb capture. #8802412

Chris Budny August 03, 2010

Thanks Tamara... I don't know which I felt for, more--the terrified mouse, or the monkey who just wanted a playmate... ;) #8803027

Ken Smith August 03, 2010

I hope the mouse escaped...I have one of them eyeing each other, like cat/mouse. Your shot is very cool...a great day! #8804395

Chris Budny August 04, 2010

Thanks, Ken! I think the mouse did escape... at least, being eaten. Poor thing could have died of fright... I read online that the monkeys eat fruits and flowers, and sometimes invertebrates... so the mouse should be safe. #8805163

Susan Jane Allen August 13, 2010

Great capture of this! I do hope the mouse got away--I all but edited it out of mine, But only to the point you couldn't recognize it, as I needed it for composition! #8824058

Chris Budny August 13, 2010

Thanks, Susan. According to Wikipedia, these monkeys are vegetarians, so I'm sure the mouse avoided being eaten---whether it avoided a heart attack from panic is another matter! #8824872

Nikki McDonald September 04, 2010

I like everything about this capture, Chris, from the detail to the appealing expression in the monkey's eyes to the wonderful diagonal lines of the monkey's back and the branch behind him. It is my favorite of your August entries and I wish you luck with it. Also on my short list are Farmall Tractor (Chris P. just loved your desaturated selective color treatment here), Jefferson II (just beautiful and I wish you well with this new edit) and Parrot Portrait (love the full frame and bold colors). Good luck. #8882380

Chris Budny September 05, 2010

Thanks so much, Nikki! Fingers crossed...! #8882765

Usman M. Bajwa September 13, 2010

This one stands out, Chris. Sending you loads of luck for this one!

UB. #8899086

Chris Budny September 14, 2010

Thank you very much, UB! I'll take it! #8899538

Tammy Espino October 15, 2010

Congrats Chris on this awesome finalist! #8968584

Nikki McDonald October 15, 2010

Thank goodness -- I was running out of accolades LOL Congratulations on the finalist, Chris, and good luck in the next round.
#8969787

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 15, 2010

Congratulations on your excellent finalist Chris, I'm so happy for you! #8970274

Patti Coblentz October 15, 2010

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Chris! #8971110

Lynn Sapadin October 15, 2010

Chris

What 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.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
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Usman M. Bajwa October 16, 2010

Great to see this again and hope this gets golden this time around!

UB. #8973345

Susan Jane Allen October 16, 2010

Congrats on still another finalist, Chris! #8973451

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

Thank you all! I'm particularly happy this one advanced to Finalist! #8977315

Nancyj E. Hovey October 17, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place WINNER! 8o) #8977692

Patti Coblentz October 17, 2010

So pleased to see this a winner, Chris...congratulations!! #8977738

Deborah Lewinson October 17, 2010

Awesome winner, Chris!

Congratulations! #8977773

Chris Budny October 17, 2010

Such a thrill! This is by far my favorite animal image I've captured in 5 years of photography---and I rarely photograph animals to begin with. And I took this with my least-favorite lens, so I'm happy to perhaps re-evaluate my opinion of that lens!
Thanks to Nikki M. for making my trip to Omaha (and the Doorly Zoo there, where this monkey lives) a possibility! #8977784

Nikki McDonald October 17, 2010

Way to go, Chris -- terrific win and I'm almost as pleased as you are :) Congratulations. #8977787

Claudia Kuhn October 17, 2010

Wonderful details and comp Chris, congratulations on your win! #8977847

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!
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Susan M. Hembree October 17, 2010

Wonderful details in this, Chris, & great timing. Congratulations on your win! #8978249

Ken Smith October 17, 2010

I think the playmate took this one over the top. Congrats to you, Chris! #8978260

Rona L. Schwarz October 17, 2010

Wonderful to see this in the Winner's Circle, Christopher! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Gold Winner! #8978781

Sam Britt October 17, 2010

Big Congratulations on this excelllent winner, Chris! #8978787

Susan Jane Allen October 17, 2010

Wonderful to see this get the gold! Congrats again! #8979053

Usman M. Bajwa October 17, 2010

So happy for you Chris. This must feel like an extra special Win since this was your fave image too! HUGE CONGRATZ!

UB. #8979060

Renee Doyle October 17, 2010

Big congratulations Chris on this outstanding capture and winner!!! #8979129

Katarina Mansson October 17, 2010

Congratulations on your superb winner Chris! #8979158

Mary K. Robison October 18, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned Second Place Winner, Chris! #8979280

Chris Budny October 18, 2010

Thank you all very much for stopping by to check this one out! #8979598

Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010

Congratulations on your winning image.
;) CC #8980265

Monnie Ryan October 18, 2010

Fantastic detail and composition, Chris -- congratulations on a well-deserved win! #8980488

Mitch Spence October 18, 2010

Chris, this is marvelous. And it simply had to be acknowledged with the gold button. Congratulations to you. #8980503

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

Terrific win Chris! BIG BIG congrats! #8980932

Tammy Espino October 18, 2010

Way to go!! :) #8981250

Jeana Clark October 18, 2010

WOW!!!!
Congratulations
on this Fabulous Winner!!!!
~J~ #8981471

Julianne Bradford October 18, 2010
Awesome winner Chris! #8981491

Carol Eade October 18, 2010
A beautiful animal image, congratulations! #8981530

Chris Budny October 18, 2010
Thank you all so very much for your kind words on this image! #8981688

Datha Y. Thompson October 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS Chris!! This is for sure a very special image and I LOVE it!! WTG :) #8984666

Shawn Jennings October 21, 2010
Great image, Chris! Congratulations on your win! #8987708

Chris Budny October 21, 2010
Thank you both! #8987728

Mick Burkey November 03, 2010
Congrats, Chris! Great capture. #9012276

Chris Budny November 03, 2010
Thanks, Mick! #9012439

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS, MERNA #9168255

Don Johnson May 13, 2011
Chris, I missed this in the past. It is a great shot. Wonderful detail in the eyes. If you start shooting animals, you will win all the awards and the rest of us will have to simply follow in your wake! #9402934

Chris Budny May 13, 2011
Thanks, Don! Coming from you, that means something, as your animals are terrific. #9403916

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