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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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Always amazing, Chris. Well done, brother!
There's a depth that reaches deep beyond the light and shadow in this. A connection we knew, but didn't quite acknowledge. Looking into an ancient soul, one that knows laughter and joy and play.
And something we humans don't quite understand.
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i see the care in his/her eyes
but also a sense of ... something else.
i love this and him/her
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today is my personal animal day. I am not too fond of animals shots generally, but this is going to be the third fav from this genre today
I like this calm and obeservant look - must be bc he recognized you as his brother
not meant as an offense, mate
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i'm good with being his brother! he was cool.
we connected.
i said, "dude, tell me about what it was like bang Paris."
that was the look i got.
thank you so much ... i'm not one for animal shots either...
except for squirrels ...
cheers mate!
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he does have amazing eyes, but the story makes this a whole lot better
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Reminds me of a certain white house resident.
Excellent!
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be nice to the chimp! he's way more benevolent than that evil-ass monkey we have living in a certain large house in d.c.
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Haha, yeah, probably do a better job for sure
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haha what a joker, roguish face. its hard to duplicate your intuition, style and humor
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there's a time and place for digital!
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like the way you've focused on the eyes.
the expression is human in a way...
good work
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Not sure if anyone else has said this, but he looks like he finds something terribly funny that none of us get. Looks more intelligent than half the people I know. I really like this photo.
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don't be so mean to the chimp!
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You kick ass, you know that? (I'm sure you do, but wtf, thought I'd remind you.)
Gotta add this to my faves. Think it would look awesome in my gallery next to all my self portraits.
Maybe this is what I'm gearing up for... primate portraiture... Anybody got a monkey I can shoot? Or a chimp...?
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Love this portrait, you captured the expression in his eyes well--you were lucky to have this opportunity!
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andy dick was there mate? i dont find that odd!
He has bags like mine
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This is great. He seems so caring and friendly.
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The best Art's Comment!!
Love it!! You're so funny~ <3
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I'd love to take his place!!!
he's such a lucky chimp... with an amazing portrait
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he was a happy chimp!
would you be a happy chimp?
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hm... I could try it
but I think nobody would notice that I'm a happy chimp...
I don't have the right... qualities
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you're a happy chimp?
hmm...
do you shave your face?
you have PLENTY of the right qualities!!!!!! i'm sure.
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I shave my whole face!
hm... I don't think you trust me
so... no, I'm not a happy chimp, I'm just... me
/this is stupid
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I laughed out loud when I saw this. That is the greatest photograph in the world!
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Yeah they are much like humans; I had the opportunity to spend time with chimps during some travels....
Iām not a big animal person, but it was nice to see the similarities, and see something new for a change...
This is nice, very nice focus actually... gives us nice detail
There is something in his eyes that is moving (as funny as that may seem)
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Great shot. It's amazing how close they are to being human. . . yet so far away. Great photo, he's got such a timid look in his eyes.
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I love monkeys! And you captured that intelligent caring look that they sometimes have. Great job.
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Reminds me of an exhibtion I went to yesteryear.
Good picture.
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Wonderful portrait, and his warm and giving soul shines through through his eyes
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this is so cool chris!i love his eyes
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Ooh I thought that was a self portrait for a second there!
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Which monkey was it? Several years ago, I spent a couple hours with "Ranger Rick" & his chimps, Sosa and Angel. So now I'm curious if this is the same chimp I had doing summer-saults(however it's spelled) on my lap. Would you happen to know which chimp is in the photo?
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you spent time with Ranger Rick?
that dude's a freak.
i think he's got a couple more as i don't remember the names you mentioned.
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Yes, my dad works in television and one of the shows, at the network he worked for at the time, had Ranger Rick on. I heard there were chimps involved, and headed down. Hung out in the office for a while, while the chimp went crazy in my lap....lots of flips, never holding still. He was pretty mean with those animals though---lots of mean yelling. Fun experience for me, but I'm not sure about the animals.
Chris, all animal people are freaks 
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It's a joke, because Chris shoots nearly everything to be in Black and white...
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Ah, I see.
I was confused.
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