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cweeks — closer to us than i thought...
Published: 2006-01-16 08:10:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 10337; Favourites: 276; Downloads: 1722
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besides publicists and manager and agents ...i don't hang out with chimps that much.
kidding.
i got to spend a few hours with a couple chimps. i'm still amazed at how much they are like us.
odd.
watching this particular chimp stick his finger in andy dick's ear and then smelling it ...
odd.
he understood english.
the chimp.
andy, too.
i think, at least.
the "wrangler" as those people whom "handle" animal talent are called was probably one of the strangest people i've met.
the chimp seemed more sane.
in fact, i think he was.
"ranger rick," i swear that's what he called himself, got pissy when his charge was called a monkey.
whatever.
i know there's a difference.
what was cool -- if the story is true and in hollywood that's not usually the case -- was that this chimp was an "air force rescue." again, so they said.
he liked skittles.
and earrings.
odd.
anyway ... i made a pretty cool head shot and thought i'd share. he had some of the most caring eyes. i thought i caught his gaze in a pretty cool moment.
eos 1d mark2. 70-200/2.8L. f/10 at 1/125th. 400 iso.
NOT CONVERTED TO B/W IN PS CS.
SO DAMN HAPPY THERE WAS NO MATURE CONTENT!
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Comments: 209
Just the context behind this amazing species is what captures me, also that look that this innocent chimp shows!! Great! I will add this to my favs
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Too cute to be in dA. BTW Why f is 10 and exposure that short? Is there a meaning not to shoot with the f number being smallest?
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Nice shot, I love the focus on the eyes. The dof is great
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" besides publicists and manager and agents ...
i don't hang out with chimps that much."
it's face looks funny 
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It is not fair the chimp is more handsome than me 
Great photo it would be cool to know how you got involved with the chimp and "ranger rick" (
the one side smile adds lots of personality to the photo
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she/he ^^ is pretty
I am really gripped about your photos and life style
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this picture just gave me the most content smile
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Well, if you never have the opportunity to view a chimp up close, you've provided the next best thing. It's pointless commenting on how good your stuff is, it's more about just seeing what you're doing next by now.
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he is adorable - love these animals and they really are like us ......
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He likes you. Who said Canon can't deliver the subtle goods? Nice one!
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I am often captivated by the eyes of a chimp....any primate really. Looking into their eyes, you know without a doubt that there is intelligence there, that there is process, and care. It's startling really, that something not human, can be so human or allows you to have a human connection with it. It reminds me that evolution is undeniable. This is a fabulous capture.
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Very nice. From the thumb I though you've been in the white house
Ok, sorry, this wasn't nice.. to the chimp 
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quality quality photo. chimps are the coolest people.
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Ah, the ever so talented Mr. Weeks. Brilliant stuff.
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it was all chimp, mate! all chimp!
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Bet that's what they said about Mr. Ed, too.
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I don't know what is better the description or the image
Thanks for sharing Chris
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hmm ... dunno ...
i like the image though!
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thought you might like the humor in that one
I could never do what you do Chris, the photos I could do, I could get to your quality in time. Dealing with the people....different story!!
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Great shot. 
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i agree ... something very interestingly wordless about it.
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Holy shit! That looks just like George W.!
All joking aside, that's a really incredible shot. Every single hair is sharp and distinct. Amazing. And the expression... just priceless. A wonderful capture, in all aspects.
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He looks smarter than G.W.
could not pass it up..
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i'm sure he is.
and much more benevolent.
and works for bananas!
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They are amazing creatures, and amazingly close to us indeed... I don't get how creationists can look at a chimp and not even consider that we are decended from them... I've seen 'debates' with creationists who try to use 'so you're saying you come from monkies' or similar as an insult to try and stop the opposition... but I would be 'I sure am, and proud of it.'
Great capture.
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he kind of reminds me of gizmo from gremlins for some weird reason. which is alright because gizmo is my favourite little creature. great shot.
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I would say some do look like this more than others, but... is he really our common ancestor? Yeah! Sure!
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Nice portrait shot
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