The Hug

© Jan Forseth

The Hug

Uploaded: December 16, 2007 19:44:13

Description

I spotted a troop of vervet monkeys moving through Mountain Zebra National Park in South Africa. This mother hugged her baby close. I was taken with their eyes, both so intense.

f/8, 1/200th second, Canon 500 mm lens with 1.4X extender

Comments

Donna Dunbar December 16, 2007

Wow, this image is amazing, I love the clarity and yes definitely their eyes, Love it!!! #809530

December 16, 2007

what a priceless shot! wonderful! #5216138

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 16, 2007

Outstanding Jan, great eye contact. An incredible image that deserves to win big!!

A favorite for me!! Best of luck!!

Donna #5216143

Anne M. Young level-classic December 16, 2007

Beautiful shot - just right! #5216331

Liz blahh December 16, 2007

Superb! #5216535

Kevin Kelly December 17, 2007

How sweet! This is really a nice shot. #5216697

Brett Dolsen December 17, 2007

Outstanding Capture Jan!!
Brett #5216758

Jennifer L. Alder January 25, 2008

W O W !!!!
Congrats, Jan, on such an impressive finalist! :) #5393506

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 25, 2008

Congratulations on your win, Jan, for this gorgeous and compelling image!
-Debby #5395160

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 25, 2008

Especialy for the winers
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.php?photoID=5538549&catID=&style=&rowNumber=1&memberID=258086 #5395252

Linda Blair January 26, 2008

A very touching and sweet portrait...congratulations!!!! ☺ #5400229

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 26, 2008

I'm very happy for your win Jan, congratulations!! #5400777

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 27, 2008

Fabulous image Jan! Congratulations! #5404780

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 01, 2008

Congratulations Jan on your win!


Dominick #5426556

RC Fritz February 06, 2008

Amazing image! Congrats on your WIN, Jan! #5452138

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 11, 2008

Wow!
What a beautiful image!
`Lisa #6742566

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