The one called Gelada...

Dimitri_V · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Gelada Baboon ( Theropithecus Gelada )

These guys are called the Ethiopian highlanders.
Gelada baboons are found only in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
A majority of gelada baboon populations live in Gich and Sankaber areas of the Semien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia.

Gelada baboons are found inhabiting the high grasslands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, especially in the Semien Mountains National Park.
Geladas prefer to sleep on rocky cliffs,(its a great way to avoid intruders like the Ethiopian wolf) from which they descend in the morning to go foraging in the nearby grasslands.
Most of the gelada populations are found foraging in grasslands between 2,000 and 5,000 meters (Stammbach, 1987).
This is a terrestrial species and is very specialized to this particular habitat.

Unfortunatly,although i spent 45min with him,no way he would turn his head around for a nice portrait shot.
He is probably too shy.

Canon 1DmkII N and 300L f4 IS
Apert....f6.7 - iso....400 - s/s....1/30

tpetty · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Great shot Dimitri. Its a shame you picked a camera shy ape!

Dimitri_V · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Yes i know,but what can you do? thats life i suppose.
Thanks for looking anyway.

mrclark321 · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Nice shot Dimitri

Dan

dancinec · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Nice shot Dimitri, direct eye stare is a threat to primates, generally they will try to avoid it.

Dimitri_V · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrclark321

Nice shot Dimitri

Dan

Thanks Dan.

Dimitri_V · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dancinec

Nice shot Dimitri, direct eye stare is a threat to primates, generally they will try to avoid it.

Oh well,there is something i didn`t know,thank you Dennis.

dewmuw · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Nice shot - got any curling their lips? They looked very freaky when they do that.

Geostant · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

I prefer to see his face and not his side
technically it's good - sharpness contrat and evertying

Gary Fairhead · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

When I first looked at the shot I thought it was a female holding and shielding her baby ( that tiny bit of pink I thought was the top side of head and end of an ear) In any case a pensive sort of mood.. and the detail and exposure are spot on , Its the type of photo that causes me to think and wonder. I had not heard of this species before...very nice Dimitri!

kr88 · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Great capture Dimitri!

I too know what is like waiting and waiting for the subject to cooperate with the right pose/look. You did an exceptional job with what was presented. I like this one as it is!

wolverinesr1 · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

excellent profile shot Dimitri. great colors,and clarity

busbyea · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Very nice image. Clear,sharp, and composed well.
Side profile Works for me. Great info also.

Paul A · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Its always fun to look at our cousins. Great shot!

cfcRebel · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Awesome capture Dimitri. Very nice colors/contrast, and very sharp. See, the loud 20D shutter would have been helpful to get his attention. LOL!

19th of March 2006 (Sun)	#1
Dimitri_V Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 9,137 IMAGE EDITING OK	The one called Gelada... Gelada Baboon ( Theropithecus Gelada ) These guys are called the Ethiopian highlanders. Gelada baboons are found only in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. A majority of gelada baboon populations live in Gich and Sankaber areas of the Semien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia. Gelada baboons are found inhabiting the high grasslands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, especially in the Semien Mountains National Park. Geladas prefer to sleep on rocky cliffs,(its a great way to avoid intruders like the Ethiopian wolf) from which they descend in the morning to go foraging in the nearby grasslands. Most of the gelada populations are found foraging in grasslands between 2,000 and 5,000 meters (Stammbach, 1987). This is a terrestrial species and is very specialized to this particular habitat. Unfortunatly,although i spent 45min with him,no way he would turn his head around for a nice portrait shot. He is probably too shy. Canon 1DmkII N and 300L f4 IS Apert....f6.7 - iso....400 - s/s....1/30 __________________ photography tours and workshops

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tpetty Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 939 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The one called Gelada... Great shot Dimitri. Its a shame you picked a camera shy ape! __________________ Trent ____________________________________ Canon 20D Canon 50 mm 1.4 USM Canon 70-200mm L IS 1:2.8 Canon 100mm MACRO, 1:2.8 Canon 18-55mm kit lens Canon 1.4x TC Canon Speedlite 580EX

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Gary Fairhead Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa On Canada Posts: 10,873	Re: The one called Gelada... When I first looked at the shot I thought it was a female holding and shielding her baby ( that tiny bit of pink I thought was the top side of head and end of an ear) In any case a pensive sort of mood.. and the detail and exposure are spot on , Its the type of photo that causes me to think and wonder. I had not heard of this species before...very nice Dimitri! __________________ Gary Fairhead C/C welcome ..... Canon 30 D and 350 D/Canon 400mm F5.6L / Canon 200mm F2.8L/ Canon 28-105mm F3.5-4.5/ Canon 1.4X TC/ Canon BG E-3 Grip/ Canon 580EX /Canon 100 2.8 Macro Kenko Tubes//Leitz Tiltall Monopod/ Manfrotto 222 Head, 190 CL Tripod and 681 Monopod, Canon Powershot S45 Galeries at : http://www.pbase.com/photofair/root&page=all For a smile and a chuckle : http://www.pbase.com/photofair/sophisticated_squirrels

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kr88 Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southwest, Florida Posts: 3,504	Re: The one called Gelada... Great capture Dimitri! I too know what is like waiting and waiting for the subject to cooperate with the right pose/look. You did an exceptional job with what was presented. I like this one as it is! __________________ Keith My Gallery Some Bald Eagles

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wolverinesr1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,530 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The one called Gelada... excellent profile shot Dimitri. great colors,and clarity __________________ Jeff Canon 30 D with Kit Lens 24-70 2.8 L 70-200 F4 L Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II Kenko 1.4 TC Canon Speedlite 580 EX

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busbyea Goldmember Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario Posts: 3,837 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The one called Gelada... Very nice image. Clear,sharp, and composed well. Side profile Works for me. Great info also. __________________ Ted Busby - Constructive Critique is ALWAYS Welcome ! http://www.pbase.com/tedbusby/root

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cfcRebel Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,662	Re: The one called Gelada... Awesome capture Dimitri. Very nice colors/contrast, and very sharp. See, the loud 20D shutter would have been helpful to get his attention. LOL! __________________ Fee Canon \| SIGMA \| TAMRON \| Kenko \| Amvona

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