Here’s another shot that I never posted to the blog, although it’s been in my “Madagascar” gallery for a while. This is a mother Coquerel’s sifaka and her baby. Most baby lemurs are born in the fall. These guys are an exception and are born in June and July. This one was about two weeks old. It was very difficult photographing these babies. First of all there weren’t many of them, but also, the mothers were very protective and kept them tucked away and out of sight. Even though I was quite far away with a 600mm lens, if they saw me, they’d shift to hide the baby and retreat into the middle of a large tree. This shot was a finalist last year in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the year competition in the endangered species category, but ultimately it didn’t make the show. Nikon D200, Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 manual focus lens, ISO f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second
The baby’s eyes are a different color from the mother’s so do they change color as they age? Human babies do. This one’s face almost looks like a baby lamb. When is that book on exotic animal babies coming? You have such a knack for capturing these young ones.
Your tenacity certainly paid off. I particularly like the moisture on the young one’s mouth and the innocence that is usually seen in young animals. Photography contests are the like Academy Awards. If you get nominated you’re with the best of the best, and only one can win the prize. Future wins are in the stars for you, Sean!
So very sweet and touching! In my years of observing the excellent parenting skills of mammals and birds, I think humans could learn so much from them.
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Amazing imagery……
Thanks Hope.
The BBC got this one wrong!
Thanks Lonzo. When am I going to see that baby of yours?
I agree with the BBC comment.
You captured a great emotional moment, as well as, a gorgeous composition.
The baby’s eyes are a different color from the mother’s so do they change color as they age? Human babies do. This one’s face almost looks like a baby lamb. When is that book on exotic animal babies coming? You have such a knack for capturing these young ones.
Hey Mom,
Yes, the eyes will change as the baby “lamb” gets older.
Your tenacity certainly paid off. I particularly like the moisture on the young one’s mouth and the innocence that is usually seen in young animals. Photography contests are the like Academy Awards. If you get nominated you’re with the best of the best, and only one can win the prize. Future wins are in the stars for you, Sean!
Amazing that we get to see this.
So very sweet and touching! In my years of observing the excellent parenting skills of mammals and birds, I think humans could learn so much from them.
Agreed Jeanne.
so sweet 🙂
I agree with Lonnie! This image portrays the emotions of protection and vulnerability beautifully.
Amazing Sean amazing. …