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The Thinker


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   The Thinker
The Thinker
From the Atlanta zoo on Oct 31st...and no...it's not a self portrait of me on Halloween! :-)

F2.8, 1/200th sec, ISO 400, 300mm focal length

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Michelle Alton
 

Maybe not YOU, but I have seen this expression! (an old boss of mine--Ha!)


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January 27, 2009

 

Deb Koskovich
  Whatever he's thinking, he doesn't look too happy about it! Great close up and detail, Ken.


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January 27, 2009

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful close up Ken!


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January 27, 2009

 
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  Fantastic capture of his expression and details are great, Ken.


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January 27, 2009

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Great capture...looks like he's doing some serious thinking!


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January 27, 2009

 
- William C. Raco

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  Fantastic detail and color in the eyes
Very nice close up look, Ken


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January 27, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Terrific portrait Ken!! Jeff


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January 27, 2009

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Great animal image here, Jeff.


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January 27, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Wonderful animal image. Great close-up!!


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January 27, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  i knew it wasn't you cuz your eyes are blue...lol...great portrait of Taz?


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January 27, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  well heck I thought this was linda's shot and i'm really not sure what color eyes you have...lol


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January 27, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  It looks like he's thinking about which hair conditioner to use. lol Nice shot Ken.


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January 27, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
HA!!!
Aren't you witty!!!!
He's is magnificent looking!!!
Excellent capture Ken!!!

~J~


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January 27, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Magnificent full frame portrait taken with ultra sharp detail, great expression and terrific lighting, Ken!!!


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January 27, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Yep that would be Taz...just call his name and he will look at you! One of my favorite gorilla's at the zoo.
Great capture!


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January 27, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  The lighting on Taz is tops, Ken!!!!! Super shot!!!!! :-) k


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January 27, 2009

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Awwww, he is so cute! Great capture....love his look and the eyes.


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January 27, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  I'm thinking that this is a super portrait of Taz!!!! Love his eyes Ken! Excellent work!


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January 27, 2009

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  WOW!!! This is AWESOME!!! A WINNER in my book, Ken!!! <><


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January 27, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Fantastic capture Ken! There is an intensity in his eyes that you have really keyed in on!


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January 27, 2009

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Ken, you should have told me is was SP week! LOL!!! In all seriousness, you need a shave (LOL)!! Great capture, my friend!


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January 27, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  My my...love the expression...beautifully captured Ken!


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January 27, 2009

 

A P
  The intensity captured in those eyes is incredible, Ken.


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January 27, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Don't you wish you could read his mind? Beautiful capture Ken!


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January 28, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Where does a 2 ton gorilla sit? ANYWHERE he wants to!

He sure looks bored, guess he's tired of all the photographers

Great portrait Ken

jo ann c.


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January 28, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  LOL@self portrait!!! but it's incredible the human resemblance... especially in the eyes... fantastic portrait Ken! (not SP!!!)


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January 28, 2009

 

Bill Knaps
  He He for what Michelle said Ken. Guess we all know someone like this. Great portrait. Bill


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January 28, 2009

 

John Connolly
  What an expressive face Ken, and you have captured it beautifully! The detail, tones and lighting are all exemplary!


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January 30, 2009

 

Tammy J. Russotto
  What an amazing portrait. Love how you captured his personality. He has such intense eyes. The detail is great!


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February 06, 2009

 

A P
  congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos

Awesome finalist,Ken!! Best of luck in the next round.


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July 21, 2009

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Congrats Ken on your Excellent Finalist! Jeff


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July 21, 2009

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Superb finalist, Ken!

Congratulations!
Debby


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July 21, 2009

 

Christie R. Bielss
  Wonderful capture! Congratulations Ken!


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July 21, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on your Finalist for this beauty Ken!


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July 21, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Outstanding finalist Ken!!!
Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!!!!

~J~


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July 21, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  Terrfic expression capture! Congratulations!


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July 21, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  This rocks Ken...CONGRATULATIONS! Best of luck!


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July 21, 2009

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  How did I miss this fella, Ken!
He's wonderful!
Big congrats on your finalist!
~♥~Lisa


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July 21, 2009

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Human or Primate - this would be a wonderful portrait, regardless of the species!


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July 21, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  How in the heck did I miss this brilliant image, Ken! WOW! Congratulations on your EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb


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July 21, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations Ken!


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July 21, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Many Congratulations on another awesome Finalist, Ken.

UB.


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July 22, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  It's 3-D! FANTASTIC, Ken! Big congrats on your finalist!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations to you, Ken, on your finalist for this great animal image.


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July 22, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!!!!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

A P
  CONGRATULATIONS KEN ON YOUR OUTSTANDING WINNER!!!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  You are de man!!! Way to go Ken! Congratulations!


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July 22, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very cool portrait Ken! Congratulations on your win!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Tarun Bose
  Congrats for your Gold, Ken.


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July 22, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  I still laugh about the portrait comment :-)
Big congrats to you Ken on this awesome winner!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  WOW! Second Place Winner!! Huge congratulations Ken!


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July 22, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your outstanding winner, Ken!


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July 22, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on this wonderful winner Ken!!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations on your wonderful winning photo!


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July 22, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG, Ken! Big congrats on a most well-deserved win!


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July 22, 2009

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a terrific Winner!!


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July 22, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  No surprise here!! This is magnificent, Ken! Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb


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July 22, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG, Ken. CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning GOLD Winner!

UB.


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July 23, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Ken on your terrifc win!


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July 23, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome full frame....Congratulations!


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July 23, 2009

 

Hendrik Storme
  Wonderful close up,congratulations Ken!!!


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July 23, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Man they look a lot like humans, only we are better looking! lol

Wonderful, well deserved win Ken

jo ann c.


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July 23, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Wonderful winning image, Ken!!! WTG!!! :-) k


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July 23, 2009

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on this great winner!


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July 23, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Another great winning photo Ken! Love your caption :)
Congratulations!!!


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July 23, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  BIG Congrats Ken!!!


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July 23, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  WTG Ken! Congratulations on your win!!!


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July 24, 2009

 

Monika Sapek
  What an expression! Congratulations on your Second Place Win, Ken!
Monika


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July 24, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible WINNER here, Ken!!! WTG!!!


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July 25, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  WOOHOOOOOO!!!!! WTG!!!!!


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July 25, 2009

 

Nick Lagos
  Congratulations on a wonderful image and well deserved win Ken


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July 29, 2009

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Ken on your Win!!!


Dominick


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November 15, 2009

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Glad that you and the Big Guy won! You're a good team!


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November 15, 2009

 
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