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Let's find our way home, buddy.
2nd PlaceLet's find our way home, buddy.
sarampo


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Challenge: Friends II (Standard Editing)
Camera: Nikon D7100
Date: Jun 15, 2016
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/400
Date Uploaded: Jun 15, 2016

 Wow, two for two, I think I never had two consecutive ribbons, thanks everyone for your votes on my little one's photo!

The little stuffed lemur that he carries is with him since the first time he went to the zoo, around 2 to 3 years ago. They are inseparable, and when asked about it's name he always says Friend ("Amigo").

It's battered, worn out, the eyes are already very scratched, but he doesn't go anywhere without him (much like Linus and his blanket).

This past winter we went to a natural reserve park, and he met his companions:

He was so thrilled that he made the stuffed animal engage in conversations with the live ones!

Shot was simple, I just had to convince him to go outside (hence the balloon, which I probably should have made blue ;) and I used a long focal length to get the tunnel effect.
Processing is some color adjustments to give the vintage feel and heavy vignetting.


Thank again for all the votes and comments!

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 37
Avg (all users): 6.3898
Avg (commenters): 9.5000
Avg (participants): 6.4211
Avg (non-participants): 6.3750
Views since voting: 1400
Views during voting: 106
Votes: 59
Comments: 7
Favorites: 2 (view)

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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 06/25/2016 12:45:06 AM
Congrats on the red. This is just so charming. Everything about it is perfect.
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Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
 06/24/2016 01:52:58 PM
My top image. Well deserved ribbons. Congrats.
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/24/2016 09:00:20 AM
Priceless! This reminds me of an image I have of my grandson carrying his beloved rabbit; same story. Eventually his Mother had to find another just in case it got left somewhere (happened). He would not go to sleep without it. He is now eight years and doesn't carry it around but still has it. I miss those years. Thanks and congrats on the ribbon.
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Sony Alpha a7R V
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
 06/24/2016 02:24:31 AM
Lovely!!!
This is a well thought out shot - matching clothes to balloon, balloon just at the right spot, the look to the side, the furry friend perfectly visible - I can't think of what could have been improved
Congrats on the ribbon!
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Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 06/24/2016 12:02:07 AM
Very fun. I love the vintage feel of it. Congrats on the ribbon to match the balloon. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D500
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 06/23/2016 05:05:39 PM
Just love this. My top pick
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Sony Alpha a7R III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 06/22/2016 12:39:50 PM
Oh Wow Amazing composition I give 9
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