Golden Headed Lion Tamarin
One of my favorite animals from the Small Mammals House at the US National Zoo.
(Off camera flash, camera left, on a TTL cable - full manual mode for exposure and flash output.)
This photo was taken on March 9, 2008 using a Nikon D300.
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Paul Pagano, TakumaAkiba, Angel Cher ♥, trykemom, and 25 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Paul Pagano (51 months ago | reply)
Nice shot, Jon. Glad to see one sit still long enough to get a good crisp shot.
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As eye see it now (51 months ago | reply)
Just a beauty!!
TakumaAkiba (51 months ago | reply)
That is impressive! Nice close up shot of the GHLT!
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Angel Cher ♥ (51 months ago | reply)
how beautiful! never seen one!
Boomer-23 (51 months ago | reply)
Love how you took this one, Jon! Very well done.
rivadock4 (51 months ago | reply)
Great shot Jon.
Mary and her camera (51 months ago | reply)
I
this shot, Jon! I am so jealous of your
proximity to the national zoo!! You sure are
making magic over there.
trykemom (51 months ago | reply)
wonderful composition and light.
kgrin (51 months ago | reply)
Wow, looks like s/he has been to the hairdresser. Fine shot, beautifully lit. Appreciate the description of the shoot, too!
I spent the day along the river -no eagle sightings, alas ;(...
lemperleconnie (51 months ago | reply)
One of my favorites too! You really photographed theTamrin monkey so well. It's great to have the info on how you did it too.
Steven Fought Photography aka: FŏtFōtō (51 months ago | reply)
Wow!! Wonderful shot! I would expect to be seeing this on explore. When doesn't a blond bombshell make it. :)
glacierman (51 months ago | reply)
great portrait of this handsome fellow!
amaw (51 months ago | reply)
oh i just love him! very well captured! darlene
rivadock4 (51 months ago | reply)
Don't forget to look for the owl.
Kris Kros (51 months ago | reply)
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Annapolis3 [deleted] (51 months ago | reply)
great shot and great lighting
T Glow (51 months ago | reply)
perfect details..........splendid work !!
RoxandaBear (51 months ago | reply)
Fantastic Portrait of the GLT!!
MNesterpics (51 months ago | reply)
love the detail
eye of einstein (51 months ago | reply)
Jon ..this is so outstanding
one of the best animal portraits I've ever seen
very very cool
kedilee (51 months ago | reply)
Terrific expression you caught here!!
✿ Triin Q (51 months ago | reply)
Spectacular! Striking! Beautiful!
dmcantrell (51 months ago | reply)
wonderful detail, and great work with the focus and the lighting. superb
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tanager55 (51 months ago | reply)
Super Portrait.
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yahcatphotos (51 months ago | reply)
Nice nature portrait. Lighting well handled.
walla2chick (51 months ago | reply)
What an amazing animal!
Sean Mantey (51 months ago | reply)
Incredible. Fascinating animal.
Tall Bob (51 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image and photography!!! WoW!!!
tammyjq41 (51 months ago | reply)
Jon this is Fantastic
fotoGB (garthimage) (51 months ago | reply)
Fine portrait...
Johny Day (51 months ago | reply)
I want to photograph one of these soooOO bad , I think we have one in Montreal , actually I know we have one somewhere , gotta find it ;o)
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baycibi (51 months ago | reply)
Wonderful and stunning capture!
Gitart (51 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful face. Nice light.....
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hbp_pix (51 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
National Zoo (US) in Washington D.C.