Orangutan @ US National Zoo

    Yesterday a friend, Andy, helped me to calibrate my focus via the fine tune adjustment settings on my D300s and I think it made a huge difference. Thanks Andy!!!

    For the above Orangutan, Lucy(?)Bonnie(?), I got lucky and spotted some yellow foliage behind her and setup the shots. She was in this spot (with me shooting) for maybe 10 seconds (5 shots).

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    Comments and faves

    1. wannabe-d80, nal from miami, njpandahugger, rivadock4, and 28 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. wannabe-d80 (6 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous!!

    3. marianne macgregor (6 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous portrait, such expressive eyes.

    4. nal from miami (6 months ago | reply)

      Oh Jon! This is beyond beautiful!

    5. TAIwiffic (6 months ago | reply)

      Jon, that might be Iris! Great calibration. Thank you for passing along the calibration tip!

    6. rivadock4 (6 months ago | reply)

      Very sharp Jon...

    7. ParisGal (6 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful portrait, enhanced by the incredible focus. Does this tip work for D90s too?!

    8. Spring Noel {Off & On} (6 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful capture, i love the expression and pose.

    9. imucanoe (6 months ago | reply)

      Great catch Jon!

      Keith

    10. george_gww (6 months ago | reply)

      Looks like my old boss !!

      Nice work Jon !!

    11. Jessica Kirste (6 months ago | reply)

      Excellent capture! :)

    12. EmJay Photos (6 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful image! Looks so innocent

    13. Mike Bader (6 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful detail and sharpness. I think the calibration worked well.

    14. annkelliott (6 months ago | reply)

      Great capture of this beautiful Oranagutan. Super detail especially the face and around those eyes.

    15. Picture Taker 2 (6 months ago | reply)

      Great Capture Jon !!
      How have you been ?? V

    16. Ron Hay (6 months ago | reply)

      Fabulous.

    17. CoolBreeze821 (6 months ago | reply)

      Andy has done the same for me! Looks like you're on it now.

    18. trykemom (6 months ago | reply)

      Good focus and the yellow works well.

    19. The Kav (6 months ago | reply)

      This is just a PERFECT shot! Details, sharpness, color, pose...its all there. Did I describe this as perfect yet?

    20. AGrinberg (6 months ago | reply)

      Very nice - lucky you to get some expertise on that fine focus adjustment.

    21. Chuck Harlins Photography (6 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful capture! I love this expression and your clarity is superb.

    22. coach48 (6 months ago | reply)

      Great, great, great,
      Just love it. Beautiful work..........!
      COMPLIMENTI………coach
      **********

    23. NIELS AHA (6 months ago | reply)

      nice one!

    24. NavjotSingh (6 months ago | reply)

      Excellent shot.

    25. sunspotimages (6 months ago | reply)

      Fine composition. Love the eye contact and the hand. A lot to look at in this image.

    26. DMF Photography (6 months ago | reply)

      Precious look on her face!

    27. Tustin Designs (6 months ago | reply)

      Such a beauty she is! Fantastic image!!

    28. kgrin (6 months ago | reply)

      Amazing look---

    29. baker.gigi (6 months ago | reply)

      Just beautiful Jon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    30. emace (6 months ago | reply)

      Perfect!

    31. Jennyfer Vigue (6 months ago | reply)

      Lovely capture !

    32. susanc59 (6 months ago | reply)

      Perfection! This is wonderful! Outstanding details and colors! Wow, that fine tuning really paid off! WOW!

    33. saru kachim (6 months ago | reply)

      hahaha she's so cute (she/he is cute)

    34. scubaluna (5 months ago | reply)

      superb shot; wonderful shot in your stream :)

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