Monkey's in the Mist ! ( a place to cool down ) by kimariehere

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 30, 2008

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Hello All! This chimp family cooling down in the misty spray under the waterfall caught my eye ... it was real hot out so they had the mist'ers going full blast up under the falls. This family left the grasssy area and climbed up to cool off - I couldn't stop watching them there in the mist it fascinated me!!! I waited a long time there to try and capture interesting expressions. The larger chimp to the left was proudly waving around and displaying his prize - a pineapple top, that reminded me of the jungle book movie ( king Louie's crown) hehe...the one seated next to him ( 2nd left ) was clearly jealous of that pineapple top crown and wanted it but finally gave up and just watched him put on his show. The chimp on the far right was making the loudest calls and wanted to be the one that sat against the rock (attempted to move over there so he could rest his back a few times but got pushed down the rocks lol) there seemed to be a definate pecking order and rank there . The one next to him (second to the right) seemed to be really fed up with his loud mouth LOL!!.... I was so glad for the mist that cooled them down and also gave them a nice refreshing place to sit in their hot environment- it took me away to another place and time as I observed. They are so fun to watch and make me smile every time!!! I played with this in paint shop for quite a while as it was a 10 x's zoom and so it had its issues -a tad grainy ... had to put this up larger so that you could see the details of their facial expression and interaction here. ( still 1/4 its original size). Hope you like my little family cooling down here... This capture is for my Annie who just turned 17 yesterday and loves monkeys... SIGH))) =Geeze I cannot believe I am a Mom of a seventeen year old !?!! ... where does the time go for heavens sake? My baby is almost an adult!!! ...guess thats why picture taking is so important life goes by to quickly and have to capture a bit of it before its gone! I imagine someone looking at one of my pictures in a hundred years from now and seeing a piece of something from a time gone by and that is a happy thought to me!!! Thank you for all your time and comments!! Love to all~!!! ((( BIG HUGS ))) ~ ♥ Kimmers :O) !!!

Comments (164)

dshield

5:09PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Beautiful. D

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annie5

5:16PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Wow..an awesome photo Kim! Stunning capture :)

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Chaosphoto

5:19PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Very nicely caught Kimarie. I actually thought it was a hot spa like those monkeys have in Japan. And Happy mothers day because every day you are a mother is a mothers day :)

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babuci

5:30PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

This is an amazing capture. Truly one of the kind. Even NG magazing doesn't have shot like this. Excelent job Kimmie!

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nongo

5:30PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Excellent catch Kimmers, you're so good at the postwork, making it like a painting! Yes, they do grow up fast, my oldest just turned 31, I feel ancient!!!! Thank goodness for all the photos to look back on...

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RobyHermida

5:32PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Excellent shot, fantastic ............. ROBY

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novelist

5:33PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

This is superb. I love everything about this: the title, the mist, the facial expressions, their posturing, the composition, the lighting. It's very dreamy and clever. What a great gift for your daughter. Happy Birthday, Annie! : )

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fairyfreak

5:39PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Oh my what a fantastic image Kimmers ;-) One for the 'fav's for sure ;-)

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Maya06

5:43PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

wonderful work, hugs Maya!!!

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drag

5:45PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Thier expressions are priceless. The one on the far right is hilarious. I can just hear him. This is just one of the best. Kudos to you Kimmers.

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phill456

6:02PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Great shot and post work As you say photos are the only way to accurately feed our memories.

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Waver88

6:16PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Fantastic picture... A++

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LudyMelltSekher

6:25PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Hello my dear friend , Absolutely fantastic!Wonderful photography. Congratulations! A million stars from me!!!** Have a nice Monday. Thank you so much for your comments Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy

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SapUS59

6:28PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

what an amazing and superb capture, excellent work !!

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geoegress

6:30PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

nice :)

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hotracer2

6:32PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Could it be they are actually enjoying themselves, maybe even a longer life:):):):)

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flaviok

6:37PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Fantastico, excelente imagem e captura, aplausos (5)

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texboy

6:42PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

God bless their innocent hearts! Good work, lady!!

Kagz

6:44PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Fabulous image ! I love it, instant fave :) 5.

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MirageBay

6:48PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Fantastic image and postwork! Your talent is exceptional.

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bpclarke

7:25PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Very cute and beautiful capture! Splendid shot! Bunny

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1402dandoy

7:33PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

Gorgeous artwork and words of wisdom. Thank you and happy birthday to Annie!

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Ultranova

7:48PM | Mon, 30 June 2008

This is a rael masterpiece!...great job. Yes, in a hundred years these animals might be extinct and this be one of the fond memories, unless things get better.+6

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