Santan

Santan is the oldest of the male orang-utans at Melbourne zoo. Born

12/10/77 he is part of the zoo's successful breeding program helping

the endangered Sumatran orang-utan population.

Thanks for your thoughts

Seven all the way although I had big trouble with straightening up my monitor, ha!

Best regards Art!

PDE

Excellent capture and processing Art. What a beautiful creature, and great timing on your part. The expression is 'priceless'. Your love and appreciation of these animals is shown so tenderly in your work. Beautiful presentation.

Sincere regards, all the best, Gail

Way you composed this and used the light is amazing,but most of all this expression deserve a lot,compliments.

Possibly the best Orangutan portrait I have seen...

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Thank you all very much. Your words are encouraging. Santan is truly a magnificent creature, gentle but also very playful when in the mood. I felt this image really encapsulates his character well

Wonderful picture my Art, it is really first class!!!

Good job!!

Brilliant capture Art X - Congratulations on this one being the first on the page of the Top New Photos as well. Warmest Regards J

Simply perfect!

Thank you all very much, I appreciate your thoughts and support

Hello Art X,

This is really a very expressive portrait. You captured the eye in the right moment. The processing is as usual among the highest class here on the net - 

Kind regards

Bela Dick   

Beautiful photo

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Thank you both very much

X- ellent Art!!!  Congrats!

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Your manipulations are not less skilled than your other works, but my favorites that I come to look at, time and again,are those that come from your heart and touches mine!;-)) All this series!

Simply outstanding!I think it is one of the best  animal portrait I ever saw! nearly Human!