Matera, olive baboon
Matera, is the mate and constant companion to Simeon, the pack leader, and mother to several children, including her baby, Keito, a 2 yr old male.
Though she appears silver in this shot, her true color is a dusty olive.
She resides at the Brooklyn Zoo.
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This image was Featured in the group ‘Primates – July 2008
Matera, olive baboon belongs to the following groups:
Animal Kingdom and Primate Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Urban Umbra
Well captured, she looks looks like she’s seen it all before :)
Sassafras replied
She probably has.:))))))
Sarah McKoy
Love the contemplative expression in her face.
Sassafras replied
This is truly a glamour shot of her. She is contemplating how to thank me. :)))
While she’s doing that, I thank you for viewing this image, Sarah.
Sean Farragher
amazing image
Sassafras replied
Thanks, Sean, it was a blessing of the light and the camera being there at just the right time. Am glad that you like it. :)
James Rutherford
Lovely image. Great expression captured here, especailly through teh eyes. Great connection with teh camera.
Sassafras replied
Thanks, J. I’m pleased that you like it.
webbie
She is so sweet looking…and she allmost looks like she posing lol Great capture Sassa
Sassafras replied
Webbie, thanks for appreciating Matera;s portrait. She is indeed very pleasant in personality. I’ve never seen her ‘out of sorts’ or argumentative. Always serene and sweet looking.
Sheila Smith
Olive green may be her true colour but I think she looks great this colour it makes her look so serine. ( sorry about the spelling).
Sassafras replied
Thanks Sheila. I’m glad that I was able to capture the sense of serenity I feel she possesses. And that the light gave her the gift of that glorious color.
Antanas
great portrait, well done
Sassafras replied
Thank you, Antanas for taking the time to look around and for leaving comments. They are appreciated.
~Sassi
Robin Brown
How do you know her name was Olive? exclellent shot!
Sassafras replied
:) No, Robin, her name is Matera and I’m told that her type of baboon is considered “olive” which I believe may refer to the color of fur…somewhat.
And thanks for the compliment.
rubes
I’m so taken by the expression on this beautiful creature’s face…in her eyes…what a special photograph.
Sassafras replied
Thank you, Rubes. I love her too.
Sassafras
artist4peace—i thank you for favoriting this photo. It is much appreciated.
Peace,
Sassi
helmutk
Great shot
Sassafras replied
Welcome to my gallery, Helmut and thank you for your kind comment. :)
Peace,
Sass
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful capture…I love her expression, awesome fine detail.I can see why it was featured!!!!
Sassafras replied
Thank you , Joyce. Your comments warm my heart
And I do thank you for making this a “favorite”.
.~Sassi
skyhorse
Wahat a beautiful & serene face she has! Stunning
Sassafras replied
She does indeed and I was lucky to be , in place and with my camera!
Thank you for viewing my work. I appreciate your taking the time out. It means a lot to me.
Peace,
Sassi
Robert Armstrong
What a beautiful capture of such an amazing animal!
Sassafras replied
She looks oh-so-glamorous…a trick of the light…actually a gift to me who had fallen for her for her devotion to her family. It is one of my 10 most loved photos EVER.
Thank you for finding favor with this one. I do so appreciate that you have taken the time to go through my gallery.
Peace,
sass
Sassafras replied
And thank you for making this a Favorite.