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K McCall · 07-05-2014, 04:32 PM - **6 Likes**

I'm always so torn when I visit zoos; while I appreciate the conservation and research efforts, my heart goes out to the animals behind their fences. The primates are especially expressive - their eyes seem to tell stories of longing and sadness.

Bunch · 07-07-2014, 06:10 AM

Very nice photo.

waterfall · 07-07-2014, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by K McCall

I'm always so torn when I visit zoos; while I appreciate the conservation and research efforts, my heart goes out to the animals behind their fences. The primates are especially expressive - their eyes seem to tell stories of longing and sadness.

Keitha, I love your photo. Did you shoot through chain link fencing, or was the fencing behind the subject? Either way, a wonderful bokeh that defines the space and condition.

disco_owner · 07-07-2014, 02:31 PM

Fabulous image , the expression , lighting dof .perfect.

K McCall · 07-07-2014, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

Keitha, I love your photo. Did you shoot through chain link fencing, or was the fencing behind the subject? Either way, a wonderful bokeh that defines the space and condition.

Thank you! There was fencing in front of and behind the animal. If you look closely at the left corner of the nearest piece of wood, you can just make out the diamond shape of the nearer fence. I tried a few different apertures to play with how the fencing looked, but at the pivotal moment, I was lucky enough to have it at f/2.8.

---------- Post added 07-07-2014 at 04:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by Bunch

Very nice photo.

Thank you bunches (sorry, I couldn't resist!)

---------- Post added 07-07-2014 at 04:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by disco_owner

Fabulous image , the expression , lighting dof .perfect.

Thank you so much!

shammy · 07-07-2014, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

great shot, i can feel the sadness and loneliness of this poor creature

K McCall · 07-08-2014, 07:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by shammy

great shot, i can feel the sadness and loneliness of this poor creature

Thank you! I see we had a similar approach to the competition - I get the same vibes from your excellent shot of the orangutan.

shammy · 07-10-2014, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by K McCall

Thank you! I see we had a similar approach to the competition - I get the same vibes from your excellent shot of the orangutan.

) thanks for your kind comment! Animal photography probably is my favourite one, of course I need to improve my modest skills, your shot is really powerful

)

CeciProAm · 07-10-2014, 08:42 PM

Stunning, heartbreaking & echoes my own feelings about zoos & cages.
Thank you for your eloquent voice especially for those who have none.

Definitely getting one of my 4 votes!

**wmarkroberts** · 07-11-2014, 08:49 AM - **1 Like**

This is an incredibly powerful image, perfectly composed, and one of the best examples I can recall of putting DOF to the service of a concept. Good call to convert to monochrome; it wouldn't have a tenth the impact in colour. You got my vote!

K McCall · 07-12-2014, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by CeciProAm

Stunning, heartbreaking & echoes my own feelings about zoos & cages.
Thank you for your eloquent voice especially for those who have none.

Definitely getting one of my 4 votes!

Thank you both so much!

Pande · 07-13-2014, 11:20 AM

Voted

Strong storytelling and very well done. Liked the B/W and comp. My favorite picture this round. (as the "Bereft" in the first round) You got a quality and style in your way you photograph, who is seldom to see. A lot of inspiration there.
Thanks for shearing.

clintox · 07-17-2014, 08:10 PM

This photo gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye, Really well captured emotion

K McCall · 07-21-2014, 05:45 AM

Thanks to everyone who commented and voted! I am honored to be in the third round of this contest, particularly with so many great entries!

07-05-2014, 04:32 PM - 6 Likes	#1
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	K3 Contest Round 2: Dark Places Lens: DA* 50-135mm Camera: K30 I'm always so torn when I visit zoos; while I appreciate the conservation and research efforts, my heart goes out to the animals behind their fences. The primates are especially expressive - their eyes seem to tell stories of longing and sadness.

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07-07-2014, 06:10 AM	#2
Bunch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283	Very nice photo.

07-07-2014, 12:38 PM	#3
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by K McCall I'm always so torn when I visit zoos; while I appreciate the conservation and research efforts, my heart goes out to the animals behind their fences. The primates are especially expressive - their eyes seem to tell stories of longing and sadness. Keitha, I love your photo. Did you shoot through chain link fencing, or was the fencing behind the subject? Either way, a wonderful bokeh that defines the space and condition.

07-07-2014, 02:31 PM	#4
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Fabulous image , the expression , lighting dof .perfect.

07-07-2014, 02:54 PM	#5
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by waterfall Keitha, I love your photo. Did you shoot through chain link fencing, or was the fencing behind the subject? Either way, a wonderful bokeh that defines the space and condition. Thank you! There was fencing in front of and behind the animal. If you look closely at the left corner of the nearest piece of wood, you can just make out the diamond shape of the nearer fence. I tried a few different apertures to play with how the fencing looked, but at the pivotal moment, I was lucky enough to have it at f/2.8. ---------- Post added 07-07-2014 at 04:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by Bunch Very nice photo. Thank you bunches (sorry, I couldn't resist!) ---------- Post added 07-07-2014 at 04:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by disco_owner Fabulous image , the expression , lighting dof .perfect. Thank you so much!

07-07-2014, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#6
shammy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roma Photos: Albums Posts: 64	great shot, i can feel the sadness and loneliness of this poor creature

07-08-2014, 07:58 AM - 1 Like	#7
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by shammy great shot, i can feel the sadness and loneliness of this poor creature Thank you! I see we had a similar approach to the competition - I get the same vibes from your excellent shot of the orangutan.

07-10-2014, 03:14 AM	#8
shammy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roma Photos: Albums Posts: 64	Originally posted by K McCall Thank you! I see we had a similar approach to the competition - I get the same vibes from your excellent shot of the orangutan. ) thanks for your kind comment! Animal photography probably is my favourite one, of course I need to improve my modest skills, your shot is really powerful )

07-10-2014, 08:42 PM	#9
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698	Stunning, heartbreaking & echoes my own feelings about zoos & cages. Thank you for your eloquent voice especially for those who have none. Definitely getting one of my 4 votes!

07-11-2014, 08:49 AM - 1 Like	#10
wmarkroberts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 400	This is an incredibly powerful image, perfectly composed, and one of the best examples I can recall of putting DOF to the service of a concept. Good call to convert to monochrome; it wouldn't have a tenth the impact in colour. You got my vote!

07-12-2014, 08:28 AM	#11
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by CeciProAm Stunning, heartbreaking & echoes my own feelings about zoos & cages. Thank you for your eloquent voice especially for those who have none. Definitely getting one of my 4 votes! Thank you both so much!

07-13-2014, 11:20 AM	#12
Pande Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kristiansand S Photos: Gallery Posts: 250	Voted Strong storytelling and very well done. Liked the B/W and comp. My favorite picture this round. (as the "Bereft" in the first round) You got a quality and style in your way you photograph, who is seldom to see. A lot of inspiration there. Thanks for shearing.

07-17-2014, 08:10 PM	#13
clintox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 59	This photo gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye, Really well captured emotion

07-21-2014, 05:45 AM	#14
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Thanks to everyone who commented and voted! I am honored to be in the third round of this contest, particularly with so many great entries!

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