I'll try to smile..

rodeorose

I'll try to smile..

CHALLENGE WIN DEC 2009ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD
CHALLENGE WIN DEC 2009 CHEER UP MOOD & AMBIENCE

Huge thanks to all who liked this shot and voted!!

FEATURED NOV 2009 THE WORLD AS WE SEE IT OR AS WE MISSED IT

Animal emotions always strike me with their honest unmasked beauty. Shot at a zoo. Nikon D70s;Nikon 70-300mm lens; f/4.8; 1/400sec;180mm focal length.
-Song written by Tadd Dameron;
performed by Sarah Vaughan_

If you could see me now
you’d know how blue i’ve been
one look is all you’d need
to see the mood I’m in
perhaps then you’d realise
I’m still in love with you.

If you could see me now
you’d find me being brave
and trying awfully hard
to make my tears behave
but that’s quite impossible
I’m still in love with you.

You’ll happen my way
on some memorable day
and the month will be May
for a while
I’ll try to smile
but can I play the part?
Without my heart
behind the smile…

The way I feel for you
I never could disguise
the look of love is written
plainly in your eyes
I think you’d be mine again
if you could see me now.

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I'll try to smile.. by rodeorose
I'll try to smile.. by rodeorose
  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shot Rosie,,, love his expression,,, well done

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Middie xx

  • David Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    Love it!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thrilled at your fast response!

  • Richard George

    Richard George

    Your comment to this image is the capper for me…an emotive image that weighs heavy…well done RR!

  • rodeorose replied

    Glad you did my dear Richard. This image has haunted me for weeks.

  • Terence Russell

    Terence Russell

    Is there anyway to take a bad orangutan photo? They always seem to pose so well. I love this shot. I have one almost like it but not as well done. Kudos for a wonderful image!

  • rodeorose replied

    Well Terence I dashed over as soon as you wrote this very generous comment, and must say enjoyed your shots immensely! Thanks so much for dropping by!!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    you captured him wonderfully love the bottom lip..awesome :)) k

  • rodeorose replied

    You KNOW I was thinking of you and Rosemaree and Trudi as I posted this. Thanks my friend – think of you often ;))

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Looks so sad and unhappy to me Rosie …... very well capture, but still sad!!

  • rodeorose replied

    I agree absolutely John. Took me ages to post it here for that reason.

  • John44

    John44

    lovely pose …A real Lady killer :-)
    John

  • rodeorose replied

    when you’ve got it, you’ve got it John ;))

  • Željko Malagurski

    Željko Malagurski

    Morning after party ????LOL fantastic Rosie!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Zeljko -pozdrav iz Melbourne-a ;))

  • valzart

    valzart

    w0w! gorgeous fun capture sweetheART wonderfu ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • rodeorose replied

    Hippy hugglez bugglez Val- love your sunny face and charming greeting dear one!

  • Blessedphoto

    Blessedphoto

    what a lovely picture and enchanting pose! My mate.Rosie

  • rodeorose replied

    Mate. Love to see you around these parts. Your talent has been missed for what seems like weeks.

  • stelo

    stelo

    What a great capture…I love it:))

  • rodeorose replied

    Stelo thanks so much for coming by! Glad you liked this guy!

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    That’s moi this morning…. i want to put a wrap over my head…...34 degrees this morning….. it was 90 two days ago….. of course I had to travel 2000 miles from here to there….. or there to here….. it’s all so confusing…. I need to google airflights….. I’ll be going back!!!!
    I really appreciate this image as well as Earthing….. you really captured the moody eyes!!!! I’ll fav this Rosie!!!!!
    Have a nice weekend!!! And Mick and Taka also…..
    Micks Birthday, right!!!! Happy Birthday to you…...(singing).....

  • rodeorose replied

    Oh Jazzy- get back under the covers my friend!! Sounds way too cold…glad you liked this funny faced charmer…Mick’s birthday is next Saturday…Taka’s chewing up a favorite pair of his socks just to surprise him as I write! LOL!!!

  • Kim McClain

    Kim McClain

    Fabulous! He has personality!

  • rodeorose replied

    Sure does Kim- thanks so much for your great visit!

  • Graham Povey

    Graham Povey

    Very cool shot Rodeo, and a great title! I love these animal portraits. So innocent and unself-conscious!

  • dougie1page2

    dougie1page2

    brilliant catch!!

  • Oldrooz

    Oldrooz

    Brilliant capture Rosie, Like the way you have portrayed that these wonderful animals have emotions.

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Love it!
    I think I have gotten this look in my life on occasion :)

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    what an utterly incredible capture, just great

  • anisja

    anisja

    Great capture ! I love all here !

  • Cheryl Fugate

    Cheryl Fugate

    Wonderful captre, this one just brings a huge smile to my face … :)

  • CanyonWind

    CanyonWind

    OK enough of taking my photo after my first stem cell treatment . Great shot.
    Hugs.
    POP’s

  • linaji

    linaji

    You are simply one with the Beasts!!! every shot you let us see when you shoot our dear Animals seem like they do their poses just for you dearest! xxxx

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    lmaooooooo this is so funny
    great shotttt

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    A splendid capture.
    He has the look of the Devil may care, But he does not.lol.xx

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    I just love this guy’s expression.

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    o yay!!!. one of those shots to place on the mantel:))))00 beautiful smile. :) and i love it!!!

  • Helen Akerstrom

    Helen Akerstrom

    He’s doing a Strop! (Paul Hogan Show) Very Funny Rosie, made my morning! LOL . A fave!

  • rodeorose replied

    I remember good ol’ strop!!!! What a great comment! Thanks Helen ;))

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Rose what a great capture here, I love capturing the animals expression when I photograph them. This is a fantastic shot.

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Sometimes I do indeed feel exactly like this wonderful creature….love the capture Rosie…love, love,love it! throwing blanket back over my head

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wow…excellent capture, my friend!

  • kemal91

    kemal91

    Hah, that’s cute. Great capture. :)

  • Kasia-D

    Kasia-D

    I love this one! Well captured. The title fits so well!

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

  • Nedim Bosnic

    Nedim Bosnic

    bingoooooo …....... like he just woke up …....... great work …..... wonderful !!!!

  • Kartoon

    Kartoon

    they show you their souls when you capture their images, don’t they? you’re amazing!
    great idea, with the card. very nice of you.

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    I’ve had worse hair days! LOL What fabulous Fabulous shots!

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi

    Aww this is so amazing shot. Brilliant! Just Brilliant! Love the Colors, Expression. You have captured its details with so much clarity and beautifully. Amazing!

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    What a great capture!

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic

    Excellent capture my friend !

  • Patrick Monnier

    Patrick Monnier

    So sad. But what a great capture, my friend.

  • Aleksandar Topalovic

    Aleksandar Top...

    excellent

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Ha Ha…Fantastic capture

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Awww, this is adorable!!!!

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    First good laughter of this day that got old….Thanks!

  • LarsvandeGoor

    LarsvandeGoor

    LOL, what an expression!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Lovely shot :))

  • Hunniebee

    Hunniebee

    Cute!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Ha ha ha ha ha….love this!!!

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    I can relate too his expression haha, awesome capture!

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    Ooohh Rose, what a wonderful portrait! But his expression is soooo sad! Perfect title for it!

  • Leanne Allen

    Leanne Allen

    Great shot. Love his expression!

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott

    Great portrait…. I love it.

  • danielklaas

    danielklaas

    Ha. This is great.

  • Aileen David

    Aileen David 29 days ago

    This is a priceless shot Rosie! What an expression! Congratulaions on a beautiful capture :)

  • Ella Meky

    Ella Meky 29 days ago

    Very great shot !!

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan 28 days ago

    the perfect title … wonderfully sweet and even a bit haunting …

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt 25 days ago

    so cute

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter 25 days ago

    Lovely :)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher 20 days ago

    fantastic capture

  • Helen Lewis

    Helen Lewis 20 days ago

    Priceless!! :0)

  • Helen Akerstrom

    Helen Akerstrom 12 days ago

    CONGRATULATIONS on your challenge win Rosie!

  • rodeorose replied 12 days ago

    WOWEEEEEE!!!!!! Over the moon here Helen- thanks so much…these wins are hard yakka for the likes of me!!

  • JL H

    JL H 12 days ago

    A big big congratulations Rosie on a well deserved WIN! Awesomely warm and lovely portrait

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen 12 days ago

    WINNER!!
    Mood & Ambience group
    Cheer Up! challenge!

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 9 days ago

  • rodeorose replied 9 days ago

    WOWEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Susanne- this is incredible news!!! If you were here you’d be getting showered in hugs & kisses!! Fabulous up here on Cloud Nine!! Thanks for baring the great news- and thanks to all who were part of this fun challenge, and very big thanks to those who voted for this shot :)))

  • Zefira

    Zefira 9 days ago

    great image – congratulations on your win!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom 9 days ago

    Congratulations on your challeng win!

  • Caroline Lembke

    Caroline Lembke 9 days ago

    congratulations on winning the challenge!!!

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