Precious
Tiny baby cradled in his mother’s arm.
“Orangutans are among our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. They share 97% of their genes with us, they are highly intelligent, thoughtful and inventive. They have a culture and aesthetic sense, and they resemble us in facial expression, gesture and many other ways. The red apes, which live only in Borneo and Sumatra, are far more “human” than human beings, and thus probably too good for this world. They are strong as oxen, but do not defend themselves against poachers or the loggers of the palm oil corporations – and are mercilessly slaughtered.”
The whole time I was in Singapore shooting the photos of Orangutans, the sky was white with smoke haze drifting across from Indonesia, where the little remaining rainforest supporting this critically endangered species is being utterly destroyed. Destroyed at such an inconceivable rate that Orangutans will be extinct in the wild by 2010.
Thank Goodness for men like Willie Smits.
Precious belongs to the following groups:
Cutest of the Cute, Endangered Species, Exotic Mammals, Primate Art and Zoophoria (2 per day, approval required) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
hardhhhat
Very cute shot – great expression on his face…
ApeArt
Oh how absolutely amazing :)
salsbells69
Just beautiful Julie~!!
Samantha Goode
Wow – fabulous
Marilyn Harris
So love your work Julie!! How wonderful for you to be able to take photos like this!!
midzing
gorgeous capture,,, love his eyes,,, well done
Sheila Smith
You are so lucky to get this photo, it is so touching.
teewolf1
awe how sweet!!!!!!
Sean Farragher
beautiful shot
ECGardner
What a gorgeous capture of what is indeed a precious creature. Beautifully done!
Leeo
Sooo gorgeous!
JulieM
Thank you all very much. Photographing these precious creatures was such a thrill for me, I didn’t want to come home !! I’m definitely going back next year.
WayoftheWarrior
WOW
Nic Relton
It’s a tragedy that some people can’t see beyond their own bank accounts and completely ignore the true gems of this planet. It’s also terrible that consumers aren’t always told were their products have come from and what effect the production process has had on the environment. Sadly this little guy has to deal with that effect. This little one looks like Butter wouldn’t melt in his/her mouth.
EdgeOfReality
You can see the intelligence in this precious little ones eyes.
JulieM
Thank you very much. They really melt your heart.
Jennifer Chris...
This is gorgeous! Great capture
JulieM
Thank you. I’m just happy that you liked him
jdmphotography
Just had to give you my vote a truly wonderful image good luck ! ........ Fav …... (-;
Marina Ribeiro
Congratulations on having won the challenge for the new avatar. It’s truly a precious photo!!!
Kerry Duffy
Congratulations Julie on a well deserved win!! It really is a beautiful image :-)
James Godber
Congratulations Julie – a lovely image! Good work….
Nikki Collier
Congratulations !!! terrific capture…
BarbBarcikKeith
Congrats.. and beautiful shot
Tom Newman
Congratulations Julie , a magnificent photograph . :-)
salsbells69
Congratulations on the Primates Group Avatar Win Julie~!! Magnificent :))
Ann E. Chapman
This is a sweet shot, how innocent they are…..Congatulations!!
Rosie Appleton
Congratulations, love the expression on his face!
julie08
Congratulations, beautiful photo:)
JulieM
I am very honoured to be voted Avatar and I would like to thank all those who voted for me.
Please accept my most sincere gratitude.
Sarah McKoy
Congrats, Julie. Great picture.
JulieM
Thank you very much Sarah.
Roz McQuillan
Gorgeous shot, Julie, congrats!!!
Sheila Smith
And precious it is Well Done Julie well deserved your work is always fabulous.
Lisa G. Putman
Congratulations, Julie! This will make an excellent Avatar. This is one of my favorites, so sweet!
JulieM
Thank you Roz, Sheila and Lisa. I’m so glad you like it.
Dar Hurt
What perfectly beautiful creatures…and we humans with our greedy slash and burn mentalities…..
JulieM
Right on Dar. Thank you very much.
Globalphotos
SO precious, beautiful image, such soulful eyes :)
JulieM
Thank you very much.
Candyworld
Aww, To Cute! Great Shot