Uploaded: January 07, 2011 04:07:06
A Sumatran Orangutan cradles her new, 1 Week to the Day baby!!
Canon 70-200L UIS at 90mm. Mid-Afternoon, ISO 500, 1/125th@ f4.5, EC 0
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 07, 2011
A winner!!! So cute, great details and what an expression. Fantastic work Jeff.Carolyn M. Fletcher January 07, 2011
Oh how sweet!! This is a for sure winner. Love it! #9147820Danny B. Head January 07, 2011
I agree, this is a winner, Jeff. I love the colors and textures and the expesssion on "mom's" face. #9147835Maria A. Gonzalez January 07, 2011
Beautiful moment captured,Jeff..Very nice composition,framing and poses..Cute baby. #9147837Gord MacEachern January 07, 2011
This just sceams winner Jeff, love it!!! #9147853Tammy M. Anderson January 07, 2011
Wonderful, Jeff. Fabulous details and portrait. #9147871Karen E. Michaels January 07, 2011
Detail is remarkable Jeff. #9147879Douglas Pignet January 07, 2011
Lovely capture of this Mother & off spring...Very well done #9147890Marilyn Cornwell January 07, 2011
Everything aligned for perfection - a winner for me Jeff!! #9147933Earl Blansfield January 07, 2011
Another Great Capture Jeff. Great color and clarity. Earl #9147960Ron McEwan January 07, 2011
I smell winner here Jeff, excellent image all the way around. #9147970Tiia Vissak January 07, 2011
a wonderful scene! #9147972Agnes Fegan January 07, 2011
So precious and beautiful Jeff! #9147974Aimee S. McMaster January 07, 2011
....a spectacular, precious moment....amazing image Jeff...winner for sure! #9147980Jyri Vissak January 07, 2011
Absolutely beautiful! Well done. #9147983R. J. Laudenbacher January 07, 2011
Winner..winner..winner...just love it! #9148042John Benway January 07, 2011
Jeff, really fantastic shot, beautiful color, comp and detail. Excellent work.frank w. degenhardt January 07, 2011
Into my favorites and yep, I agree, its a WINNER. Cute, charming, beautifully captured. A Nat Geo moment my friend. #9148116Fanie Heymans January 07, 2011
This is so beautiful and precious! Excellent work, Jeff! #9148123Cathy Barrows January 07, 2011
ohhh this is so sweet...love it #9148149Claudia Kuhn January 07, 2011
Aww... sweet capture of mom and baby #9148172Kaye Burazin January 07, 2011
we will see this one in the Winners' Circle #9148232Ellen Hodges January 07, 2011
Simply fabulous, Jeff!!! #9148258Jack Ryan January 07, 2011
An excellent and well composed close up...wonderful color and clarity as well...very well done, Jeff. #9148266Liz blahh January 07, 2011
Terrific capture and so very sweet! #9148336Monnie Ryan January 07, 2011
Nothing short of awesome, Jeff! #9148349Robert R. Goodman January 07, 2011
Hi Jeff,You have a winner with this one.Absolutely beautiful!!!! #9148396Jodi Zimmer January 07, 2011
a winner indeed! Perfect composition and framing with awesome detail. I love it! #9148433Margaret R. Barry January 07, 2011
Beautiful capture, Jeff. I have to agree - Winner! #9148474Nadine A. Lewis January 07, 2011
EXCELLENT, Jeff!!! I agree as well, you have a winner here!!!! <>< #9148551Nancy J. Locke January 07, 2011
A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC COVER MOMENT!!!What a MASTERPIECE, Jeff!!!
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Marilyn K. Lincecum January 07, 2011
Beautiful portrait of Mother and child. Have to agree with Nancy !! Wonderful lighting, color and texture. #9148646Nancyj E. Hovey January 07, 2011
WOW, this is such a 'perfect' image... and I agree, National Geographic and more!!! Outstanding presentation! 8o) #9148647Mike Clime January 07, 2011
What a cute capture and you can tell she is proud of her baby, Jeff! #9148715Kerry Hill January 07, 2011
Excellent close-up Jeff, fabulous colour and detail! #9148748Nancy L. Green January 07, 2011
This is ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS Jeff, and SO well done!!! Looks like a winner to me!!! <>< #9148769John Connolly January 07, 2011
What a brilliant theme image Jeff! A wonderful portrait of these handsome couple! #9148787Kathy Salerni January 07, 2011
what a tender moment captured between Mom and Baby, Jeff! Beautiful in every way! #9148913Julianne Bradford January 07, 2011
Looks like a winner to me too Jeff! Perfect for MT. Love the angle too! WTG! #9148931Marijana Fajgl January 07, 2011
What a warm and beautiful capture, John! #9148943Phillip R. Connolly January 07, 2011
Beautiful, Jeff!! There is a great story in this excellent image! Wonderful sharp detailed capture with great composition!!Phil #9148965
Karen Slagle January 07, 2011
What a gorgeous image, Jeff and the details are incredible. Looks like a winner to me. #9149020Steve M. Harrington January 07, 2011
Outstanding, Jeff! You really nailed this image in every way.Jessica Jenney January 07, 2011
What an adorable capture, Jeff! #9149073SaMi Martin January 07, 2011
What an awesome capture; Love it! #9149091Anita Hogue January 07, 2011
Oh, yes, you know this has to win something big! AWESOME, Jeff! #9149135Ray Thoms January 07, 2011
Great image Jeff....like the colour! #9149156Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 07, 2011
Oh my...that is a tiny one, Jeff! Wonderful capture! :-) k #9149188Mary Timman January 07, 2011
This is so precious. Fabulous capture with wonderful color and detail. #9149244Shelly A. Van Camp January 07, 2011
Awww, amazing capture...Cute!! #9149465Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas January 07, 2011
Fantastic close up Jeff!,Lisa J. Boulden January 07, 2011
Oh, you KNOW I love this, Jeff!Dick W. Wyatt January 08, 2011
What a smile maker.Barbara Waldoch January 08, 2011
WOnderful shot, Jeff! #9149569Jeff Robinson January 08, 2011
Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #9149601Lynne Morris January 08, 2011
I see gold on this stunning capture Jeff, wonderful work. #9149646Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 08, 2011
Grand Prize!! I can't even express how much I love this one, Jeff. #9149701Antonio Amen January 08, 2011
Very good.Lorraine A. Cook January 08, 2011
Awwwwww....Mother and Baby are so CUTE, Jeff! LOVE The rich color and details, My Friend!!<:))(Been under the weather...) #9149818
Maria Morrow January 08, 2011
Outstanding image, Jeff.. and adorable! #9150044Lorna Shutter January 08, 2011
A National Geographic Moment!!!!! An exceptionally beautiful image and a definite WINNER!!!!! Awesome work, Jeff! :) #9150072Carol L. Fowler January 08, 2011
Wonderful tender moment caught- beautiful! #9150092MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 08, 2011
A winner for sureFantastic in every way Jeff!! #9150165
Carla Capra Anderson January 08, 2011
Great image, Jeff.Janet McNeil January 08, 2011
Beautiful capture- think we may see this again!! #9150454Amanda J. Tanner January 08, 2011
Oh My! I can't express enough how wonderful this image is! So sweet, innocent, and so beautiful! It is a favorite and I see a Winner! A great capture Jeff! #9150468adrifil January 08, 2011
It's sweet, it's touching, it's beautiful and, most important, it's an excellent photo! #9150506Mike R. Howe January 08, 2011
Incredible image,Jeff...Beautiful work!! #9150724Rona L. Schwarz January 08, 2011
This has GOLD written all over it, Jeff! Absolutely perfect - very moving and touching, a very special moment and a great story-telling image! The expression on her face is priceless and says so much. Terrific POV and magnificent light and detail. I wish I could have been there to witness it. #9150958Jeff Robinson January 09, 2011
Thanks Everyone for All of the Wonderful comments - Taken last month - This is one of my all-time favorite's too! Jeff #9151036Karen Celella January 09, 2011
Absolutely beautiful, Jeff! We will see this a few more times, for sure. Prepare for the gold! #9151223Phyllis H. Burchett January 09, 2011
Fabulous Jeff, wonderful moment you've captured and I love your title. #9151406Freddy Bland January 09, 2011
So sweet! Love everything about this, Jeff!! #9151453Lynn M. Whitt January 09, 2011
Absolutely amazing image! A definite favorite... #9151460Amy JACKSON January 09, 2011
Wonderful capture, Jeff! #9151479Renata Gusciora January 09, 2011
Too cute!Awesome portrait,outstanding clarity,pov and details,Jeff! #9151574Stephanie Frey January 09, 2011
Amazing colors, clarity and details! I see a winner! #9151735Mitch Spence January 09, 2011
Beautiful animals and a perfect close up point of view, Jeff. #9151763Karen Engelbreth January 09, 2011
Wonderful and very cute capture, Jeff... #9151826Emile Abbott January 09, 2011
If this does not evoke emotions I do not know what will. Humans could learn a lesson. Fantastic detail as well Jeff. #9152106Stephen Zacker January 09, 2011
Wow.. this is truly Special. #9152274Terry Cervi January 09, 2011
You've topped yourself here, Jeff! An amazing and beautiful capture!! #9152764Laura E. Swan January 09, 2011
I am the 11th person to chose this as a FAV, Jeff. That should tell you something.That little baby looks so content. :)
Beautiful capture in every way.
-Laura #9152783
Ann Coates January 09, 2011
This is spectacular Jeff, this now makes me the 12th person to make it a favourite. A truly beautiful moment you have captured here. #9152855Jeff Robinson January 10, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9153109Ken Smith January 10, 2011
You've got a winner on your hands, Jeff. Should be on a magazine or two!! #9154916Deborah Lewinson January 10, 2011
WOW, Jeff, hope you get the Grand Prize for this one!!!Debby #9155148
ALLEN O. HOWARD January 10, 2011
Full frame Orangutan! Magnificent. The colors and details are incredible! #9155268Summer A. Kozisek January 10, 2011
We will definitely see this one again, a wonderful moment captured, and absolutely beautiful!!! #9155307Usman M. Bajwa January 11, 2011
Absolutely fantastic capture with great details, colors and comp. Nothing less than a First Place Win, IMHO. Good luck, Jeff!UB. #9155397
Jeff Robinson January 11, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9155486isabel C. Zepeda January 11, 2011
jeffThats so cute,great clarity and wonderful colors
Ysa... #9156428
Kathy Reeves January 11, 2011
Outstanding!!!!! #9157128Jeff Robinson January 11, 2011
Thank You! Jeff #9157158Thomas E. Hinds January 11, 2011
An absolutely incredible image in every way! Really fantastic, Jeff! #9157308Patti Coblentz January 11, 2011
This is a winning image in every category, every publication...just incredible. The emotion and care captured are fantastic, Jeff...fantatic!! #9157332Jeff Robinson January 12, 2011
Thank You Thomas and Patti! Jeff #9157767Val Feldman January 13, 2011
She tugs at my heartstrings...she loves her baby and the expression you captured on her face shows just how much. I love when a photo all comes together...and this one surely did for you, Jeff...more than a winner (and it definitely is) it's a strong statement of the depth of love, protectiveness and innate sense of motherhood the creatures of the world have for their young. There are times when we humans could learn much by their example. Excellent, as always, work. #9159864Marty Straub January 13, 2011
Such a photo treasure, Jeff. Outstanding capture of the mother's mood, and wonderful details. #9160322Jeff Robinson January 13, 2011
Thank You Val and Marty! Jeff #9161125Dean Campbell January 15, 2011
Fantastic shot Jeff! #9164153Jeff Robinson January 16, 2011
Thank You Dean! Jeff #9166603Cindy Bendush January 16, 2011
Wow - winner! Fabulous capture with wonderful expression, composition and detail Jeff! #9167016Kathy Cline January 17, 2011
WOWZER JEFFJeff Robinson January 18, 2011
Thank You Cindy and Kathy! Jeff #9170841Mike F. Anderson January 20, 2011
Great close-up and moving composition, Jeff! #9182066Mary K. Robison January 21, 2011
Jeff, this is so beautiful and touching. Her expression and body language say it all. And I love your choice of title.Jeff Robinson January 21, 2011
Thank You Mike and Mary! Jeff #9184039Usman M. Bajwa March 02, 2011
GIVE IT ANOTHER TRY, JEFF. THIS SURE DESERVES ONE, GOOD LUCK !!!UB. #9270596
Rona L. Schwarz November 03, 2012
Who could every forget this marvelous capture, Jeff! I'm with Usman - this surely deserves to go on! Good luck with it! #10402987Robert Jensen July 02, 2013
outstanding capture #10753883Deborah Lewinson July 30, 2013
Wow, breathtaking and emotional capture, Jeff!Congrats on your finalist and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #10786520
Robert R. Goodman July 30, 2013
Big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10786990Emile Abbott July 30, 2013
Congratulation on another outstanding and emotional finalist. WTG Jeff. #10787017Linda D. Lester July 30, 2013
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!! #10787101Marijana Fajgl July 30, 2013
Big congratulations, Jeff! #10787805Nancy L. Green July 30, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS Jeff on this OUTSTANDING finalist, WTG!!!! <>< #10788248Tammy Espino July 30, 2013
Congrats on your outstanding finalist!:) #10788364Eivor Kuchta July 30, 2013
How sweet! Congratulations on your finalist, Jeff! #10788984Jeff Robinson July 31, 2013
Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff #10789329Linda S. Smith July 31, 2013
Huge Congrats on this outstanding capture Jeff!!! #10789494Tammy Espino July 31, 2013
Congratulations on your win! #10790428Robert R. Goodman July 31, 2013
Hi Jeff,Big congratulations on your beautiful win!!!! #10790495Ellen Hodges July 31, 2013
Huge congrats on a fab winner, Jeff!!! #10790505Evy Johansen July 31, 2013
Love this image!! Big congratulations on your win, Jeff! #10790526Val Feldman July 31, 2013
I can't stop smiling. I am so happy to see Gold attached to this wonderful image. Warmest, TX sized congratulations on an excellent, excellent GOLD win, Jeff! #10790544Mike F. Anderson July 31, 2013
Congratulations on a well deserved win, Jeff! #10790573Maria Coulson July 31, 2013
Fantastic work Jeff, congratulations. #10790614Deborah Lewinson July 31, 2013
Cherished is a wonderful winner, Jeff!Congrats on your win!
Debby #10790630
Sharon Sawyer July 31, 2013
No surprise here as it is FANTABULOUS!!! What a wonderful opportunity for you to experience this special moment in time and to be able to share it with us all. Jeff, HUGE congratulations on a most deserving winner. It is one of my faves. #10790641Kathy Salerni July 31, 2013
Congratulations on this outstanding Winner, Jeff! I love it! #10790666Tamara K. Walker July 31, 2013
Congratulations on going gold! #10790685Jill Odice July 31, 2013
I don't know how I missed this before, but am happy to see it here in the Winners Circle! Right into my favs with this fabulous image! #10790704Robert K. Bemus July 31, 2013
Congratulations! #10790732Cindy Bendush August 01, 2013
Fabulous capture Jeff - big congrats on your gold! #10790863Colette M. Metcalf August 01, 2013
A huge congratulations to you on this wonderful win, Jeff!!!! #10790914frank w. degenhardt August 01, 2013
We were right. A Winner. Congratulations on the Second Place Win my friend. #10790958Ujjwal Mukherjee August 01, 2013
HUGE congratulations,Jeff!! #10791024Danny B. Head August 01, 2013
Great capture! Congrats on your win! #10791039Gail Sullivan August 01, 2013
Hi Jeff...congrats on a well deserved win! #10791048Renee Doyle August 01, 2013
Outstanding in every way!! Congratulations Jeff! #10791102William C. Raco August 01, 2013
Outstanding photo, JeffNancy Marie Ricketts August 01, 2013
Congratulations, Jeff, on your wonderful GOLD winner! #10791306Anita Hogue August 01, 2013
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Jeff! #10791316Emile Abbott August 01, 2013
Congratulations on this wonderful emotional gold winner, Jeff. #10791573Monnie Ryan August 01, 2013
Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Jeff! #10791583Bojan Bencic August 01, 2013
Fantastic photo, Jeff. Congratulations on your win! #10791771David Phalen August 01, 2013
BIG Congrats on your fabulous Winner!! #10791776Claudia Kuhn August 01, 2013
So sweet Jeff, congratulations! #10791852Mitch Spence August 01, 2013
Congratulations to you, Jeff, on your delightful gold winner. #10791900Eivor Kuchta August 01, 2013
Congratulations on the gold, Jeff! #10791972Mary K. Robison August 01, 2013
Love the love in this portrait, Jeff.MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 01, 2013
Too Precious!!!Congratulations on your win Jeff!! #10792106
Val Feldman August 01, 2013
I'm still smiling - I just love this capture - had to come back and tell you again one more time! #10792200Marijana Fajgl August 01, 2013
Big congratulations, Jeff! #10792388Patrick Rouzes August 01, 2013
CONGRATS on this phenomenal winner, Jeff. WTG, my friend.Laura E. Swan August 01, 2013
All of your images deserve GOLD! Congrats Jeff! :DYOU DA MAN! :D (And She DA Mama w/Da BeeBee!)
-Laura :D #10792618
Carol Eade August 01, 2013
A wonderful winning image, Jeff, congratulations! #10792659R. J. Laudenbacher August 01, 2013
This is precious, Jeff. Congratulations on your win! #10792806Rudi Reiner August 01, 2013
Congratulations Jeff! #10792955Jeff Robinson August 02, 2013
Thank You!! Jeff #10793149Ken Smith August 02, 2013
I remember this from awhile back...and shocked it never got a finalist the first time. Thankfully, it did this time...and more. Congrats, Jeff! #10793212JO ANN CLEVELAND August 02, 2013
Great find and presentation Jeff! So glad to see this got gold! And on your other too!jo ann c. #10793425
a2o akmal aini othman August 02, 2013
Absolutely a winner! Congratulations Jeff! #10793809Jeffrey R. Bange August 02, 2013
Congratulations Jeff on your well deserved 2nd place win, sorry that I'm late with the congratulations as I don't know how I ever missed this outstanding capture. #10793915Nancy L. Green August 02, 2013
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Jeff, VERY well deserved!!! <>< #10793920Amanda J. Tanner August 02, 2013
Congratulations Jeff on this incredible image and Winner! #10793947Ann Coates August 03, 2013
What a beautiful moment you captured here Jeff. Huge congratulations on your Gold. #10794725Stephen Zacker August 03, 2013
This is Awesome. Congratulations, Jeff #10795095Phyllis H. Burchett August 04, 2013
So happy to see this a winner, wonderful capture....big congrats Jeff! #10795545Jeff Robinson August 05, 2013
Thank You! Jeff #10796495Gunther Allen August 05, 2013
Outstanding photo and Congrats on your win! Well deserved!! #10796976Ann H. Belus August 06, 2013
WOW! Exceptional close-up...excellent animal portrait. CONGRATULATIONS, Jeff! #10798241Jeff Robinson August 06, 2013
Thank You Gunther and Ann! Jeff #10798591Joannie Bertucci August 10, 2013
Jeff, I thought I has commented on this amazing mother and child portrait...congrats on your gold badge, you've made them both shine! #10803585Jeff Robinson August 11, 2013
Thanks Joannie! Jeff #10803902Leslie McLain August 11, 2013
What an amazing capture, Jeff. #10804670Jeff Robinson August 12, 2013
Thank You Leslie! Jeff #10805735Carmody Baker August 20, 2013
Very nice capture Jeff! #10814446Jeff Robinson August 21, 2013
Thank You! Jeff #10816161Alex T. Mizuno September 14, 2013
What a moving image Jeff! It certainly deserves gold. Congratulations on your win!! #10843269Lisa J. Boulden September 14, 2013
Super-sweet, and beautifully captured!Jeff Robinson September 15, 2013
Thank You Alex and Lisa! Jeff #10844357Laura Greene November 02, 2013
What an incredible shot...the expression, the details, and tones are perfect.Phyllis A. Houghton November 02, 2013
Congratulations on this wonderful gold. The detail and emotion is outstanding, Jeff! #10888991Jeff Robinson November 03, 2013
Thak You Laura and Phyllis! Jeff #10889073Claudia Kuhn December 01, 2013
Congratulations Jeff! Wonderful capture #10912750Jeff Robinson December 01, 2013
Thanks Claudia! Jeff #10912771Robert R. Grove January 01, 2014
it took me 5 mins to scroll through all the comments !Robert #10934805
Jeff Robinson January 03, 2014
Thanks very much Robert! Jeff #10935851Donna M. Paul January 04, 2014
I am a lover of Tangs, so sad to know that they are an endangered species. Great Photo, love the high contrasting color, and the feel of Mom's love. Kudos Jeff #10937050Jeff Robinson January 05, 2014
Thank You Donna! Jeff #10937659Barbara Socor February 19, 2014
A wonderfully composed image that conveys real emotion in addition to the detail, and color...An extraordinary image, Jeff. #10980195Chris Ebben June 13, 2015
How could this one not be a WINNER!!! Congratulations on both taking this wonderful image & finding such a beautiful looking pair to photograph & show us all. Very well done=^..^= #11317535Jeff Robinson June 14, 2015
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