Golden-headed Lion Tamarin

[mincel]

Another monkey from the last weekend.

"Golden Lion Tamarins are an endangered species and among the rarest animals in the world, with an estimated wild population of 1,000 individuals and a captive population of approximately 500."

Comments and critics are welcome.

Aperture Value: f/5
Exposure Bias Value: 0 EV
Focal Length: 190 mm
ISO : 200
Metering Mode: Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value: 1/60 sec

 

[Mohain]

Great shot. Lovely colours and nice and sharp

 

[JTHphoto]

great photo! even better considering how rare it is... awesome... :thumbup:

 

[Raymond J Barlow]

extrodinary shot, I love it! This is why zoos are truely a great thing! I might suggest a crop tighter on the right side., would really help this shot.

 

[Canoncan]

Nice captured expression.

 

[JOAT]

Interesting creature, nicely done.

 

[mincel]

Thanks to everybody!

This is why zoos are truely a great thing!

I totally agree Raymond. Especially animals are not in the cages

 

[AIRIC]

Well done and very interesting.

Eric

 

[melcooney]

What great clarity!
Another good picture from the zoo!

 

[mincel]

Thanks AIRIC and melcooney!