Thirsty Ancestor

looks like my little ape called schimmi

so adorable. great shot

A helping hand and a naughty hand

A sage was feeding water to a family of Monkeys in Lord Murugan's Temple at
Madurai, 1ndia.The monkeys treat him like one of their own, totally unaware of the
distance between the two species. This is called Natural Bonding. Scientifically,
the overall DNA sequence similarity between human and chimpanzees is about
99%. So close but yet so far ...

This picture depicts the strong and giving hand of the sage, paying his dues to his progenitor. The picture symbolizes hope; it renews lost but existential bonds. It surmounts differences between the seeker and the giver. The little monkey when asked 'Will you bite the hand that feeds', atones through its eyes widened with gratitude and satiation
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A black and white version of an old memorable shot of mine. One of my most favorited photographs in my stream

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Pleased to inform you that this photograph has been selected for display at Fotografia Festival Internationale di Roma , Rome, Italy.It is the Italian Annual Festival of Contemporary Art and Photography.(http://www.fotografiafestival.it/2007/EN/). The festival would also feature the work of master photographers,photojournalists and other art geniuses. The esteemed World Press Photography 2007 exposition would also be held.

This has been my biggest gift ever since I first held the camera.

Thank You all!! all of u have been inspiring me continuously!

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^RedBull^ says:

The other version

Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

www.wolejniczak.com says:

Very nice shot, and actualy I think that I prefer the original one.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Redshoes00 says:

Oh my goodness I want him. This is so cute. And a beautiful shot too!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

e n i k ő says:

Cuuuuuuuuute!
(I prefer the original shot, too. Don't ask me why...)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

serakatie says:

I like the black and white version.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Javier Sánchez. says:

Wow.... the best photo I´ve seen today!! Congratulations... all creatures united, wonderful!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ma1974 says:

(gallery & instructions)

Congratulations!
Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence"
Please add this photo to
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

sleeky2007 says:

fantastic shot...
and the down-drops of water superb
b/w , I think works better.
regards
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

madriguera says:

so natural! love this shot!
as soon as you get to 10 faves, please post it here :
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Felipe Jardim says:

a excellent photo!!! congratulations !!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

suo says:

Such a lovely moment. Good capture, man.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
flickr.com/groups/bwphotoaward/

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

MoNkEyZ says:

Wow..i love this! really really nice shot and the thought behind it..wow.
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Thaozilla says:

a really rare image! beautiful capture of the moment

You are invited to post your picture in The Beauty of Nature
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

paranoidandroid_ says:

super, super!
I like this version better!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lyadarus says:

this is a great moment capture ....
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotophreak says:

I like B/Ws more than the coloured ones and your B/Ws are too good.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks a lot evryone!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Moon.Baby [deleted] says:

very cute :o).. and a great shot!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

RemyOmar says:

Cute! Awesome shot. I love how he is still a little wary and has his eyes fixed on you (or whomever is holding the bottle).

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jayasolo says:

Oh how precious, I love this picture!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

andrewmac666 says:

awesome shot, you captured a great moment perfectly!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Laura Olson Photography♥♥ says:

An Awesome Shot Award
You are invited to add this image to An Awesome Shot!
Please tag the photo with "AnAwesomeShot"
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

ShUtTeR PrO says:

Superbe shot
I saw this in An Awesome Shot!

Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Mridul Batra says:

Hey..This is a really awesome picture. Saw your gallery and that left me awestruck too.. great images.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Gìpics says:

the bond...
Bellissima
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Such a beauty, my friend!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

itsmeritesh says:

hey congrats on the selection for the photo festival...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

D.V.S Phanindra says:

HI,
The pic is nice. Came to know that it got selected for the photo festival. Congrats.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

suchard2u2 says:

Hi, this is really fantastic. What a creation! Cons!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Eternal ☼ Sunshine says:

wow... thats the best
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks a lot everyone! pleased to have your appreciation

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

AKidd says:

The color and bw versiona are both so good I dont know which i like better! :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks AK!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Krins says:

Excellent capture... too good...
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks Krin
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

visithra says:

this is such a beautiful shot n the storys wonderful
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

pooja_hi [deleted] says:

amazing moment captured....makes a wonderful picture!! congrats!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Sneha The Flickr Clickr says:

Thats soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo coooolll!! And cute!! :0PP
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

lovelypetal says:

truly amazing capture!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks Visithra,pooja,Sneha and lovelypetal!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Elishams says:

Beautiful helping hand, I really like your note here.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks a lot Elishams
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Meghna Sejpal says:

Superb picture....lovely narration... like the color version more...

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

pinanky says:

wow! simply loved tis one! toooo gud!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks a lot Meghna. I too prefer the coloured version
thanks pinanky
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

daewoo_4 says:

great shot ... and congratulations for the achievement
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

More Altitude says:

A beautiful and senstive image- really well captured, the dripping water, the light, the hand (and nothing more), and the gaze on the monkey's face- a special moment.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

thanks a lot More Altitude.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Trank Grappa [deleted] says:

wonderful photo! :-)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

MANOJ FLANKER says:

amzing photo..
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

abbie kay says:

Amazing photo that I must add as a favorite.
Though I do not agree with the title or caption in any way. But of course, that is beside the point. This is a great photo.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

courge poivrée says:

You may want to add
your photo to the group PlanetEye - travel beyond
words. A very small group of photographers are being invited and the
best photos will be included in a new online travel guide.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

llamar99 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Fun Club, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

inthespringtimeofhisvoodoo says:

AWWWWWWWWW! love this!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

^RedBull^ says:

from ★RedBull★
thanks Mayfly!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

balticbooty says:

Makes me thirsty!!!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Monia Sbreni says:

Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato WC- Without Colours. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere le tuo foto al gruppo.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaaviyam Photography | காவியம் says:

:) So Kind...Nice !
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

mmp09 says:

it's interesting...
very cool.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

marcopaci says:

Very nice capture!

Vista su: WC-WithoutColours
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathália Barros says:

Muito linda!!!

Fave!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

christinajones says:

Really cute shot!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

torowi [deleted] says:

thats adorable lol
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Discaciate says:

That old cliche is still true: A picture is worth more than a thousand of words...
Your image tells us a lot more about our similarity with those animals than any book of biology.

Truly an stunning photo.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Mantheakis says:

Great linear aspect! I love it's angle!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

valentinanitnelav says:

Hi! I'm an administrator of a group called Life and Travel.
Your shot is wonderful..

Please add this beautiful photo to ...

Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

shishir pandey says:

an excellent shot...
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

~Laura~ says:

So cute!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

rafaelablake...*pro please? :D says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The beauty of Black and White, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

labelmecharlie says:

wickeeeeed! :D
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Travayegeur (Sahil) says:

haha...this is nice....i like the title..
and congrats on the italy display
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

teganbrideson says:

Hi, I'm writing an article for my portfolio (for private viewing) and for no monetary gains. Is it ok to feature this image with the article, and I will give you full credits in the captions for the image? I will require your full name though, for the credit. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions, thank you. Tegan
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

GILVANDRO GURGEL says:

You're being asked to post their BEAUTIFUL
picture on the "Visions of Nature".
Theme: MONKEYS.

Welcome and add your BEAUTIFUL picture in the group:
www.flickr.com/groups/768778@N25/
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

oochappan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Madurai, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Fringey. says:

wow. this is just incredible
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

manupiripiri / Emanuela De Luca says:

Ciao sono moderatore nel gruppo °°A WORLD OF PICTURES°°, ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l'elemento al gruppo...

This photo has been invited in

°°A WORLD OF PICTURES°°

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

AshleySpencerPhoto says:

Amazing shot! How lucky you are to have seen that moment first hand! It's really adorable too! haha
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

photodillon says:

very cool.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Miaooooo! says:

excellent shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Ashutosh Sundaram says:

Lovely shot Raghu
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Savage Hippie Girl says:

Aw, cute!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

oscar_tramor says:

great picture
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

seemashots says:

What an amazing shot. You truly captured a great story.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Vamsi K. H. Illindala says:

Amazing shot... what emotion! great work!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Majicat says:

amazing shot...... like the title :-)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Raju Panchal says:

If only we can see such harmony everywhere.. great shot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

K Bacon says:

Excellent photo. Make me thirsty just looking at it
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Re IMAGE says:

Please add this valuable capture in LIFE IN INDIA GROUP
[LIFE IN INDIA]
Please visit our blog, see interesting entries and activities of our group.
www.lifeinindiaat.blogspot.com/
Thank you.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

GaryJS ™ says:

Fantastic. Well captured.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

david∆richardson says:

wonderful!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

raajaguru7887 says:

Great shot!
Please check the spelling of India in Description.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Cakeight says:

Absolutely incredible. Congratulations on a moment well captured!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

tuaamica1 says:

very touching. i loved see the monkeys in india playing freely in the parks and near the temples.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

morethansher says:

this is really beautiful. :) esp the notes along with the photo.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Kobo H says:

sweet moment...
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

BeckyManaray says:

this is a cute picture that captures the relation between human and animal, that a lot of people try to ignore and discourage
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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