Madagascar: Lemurs having sunbath Photo

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Lemurs are found only in Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.Ring-tailed lemurs, Lemur catta (the species on the photo), inhabit southern and southwestern Madagascar, with an additional population on the southeastern plateau of the Andringita Mountains. Lemurs spend most of their time on the trees, but this species also spends considerable time on the ground.Lemur catta is an average sized lemur, with a head and body length of 385 to 455 mm. The tail is longer than the body, measuring 560 to 624 mm. Individuals weigh between 2.3 and 3.5 kg.The most noticeable characteristic of Lemur catta is its tail, which is black and white. The species gets its common name from the ringed pattern of the fur on the tail.

The photo was taken early morning in the Berenty Reserve. Opening the door of my bungalow in the morning I had a great surprise. There were about 10 cattas sitting on the ground in such a position and having sunbath in front of me at not more than 5-6 metres. They do so because in winter time the night is a little bit cool, so in the morning when the sun is in a favourable position they try to warm themselves.Really clever primates!

***scanned from print***

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ElSato (824) 2006-01-20 12:33

Szili,

A wonderful photograph (and good notes)! Not only are these creatures unbearably cute, but their posture in the sun is hilarious. On top of that the image is quite crisp (despite having been scanned), the deep contrast of the shadows really shows off the light at that time of day, and you've managed to avoid distracting background clutter. All in all, amazing.

Lee

anaines (801) 2006-01-20 12:35

Lovely!! ... I like to move it, move it ;)
Really nice picture! good colors like many other of yours. I love animals, specially those who are unique and impossible to find in my country

Deepforest (8813) 2006-01-20 13:00

Hi Szili,
Yes, it must be a great surprise to see so close to door several lemurs... I have seen this species of lemur in the Isalo National Park. Very nice photo, excellent composition, amazing colours and fantastic light during the sunrise.
Great shot. Regards,
Andrzej

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2006-01-20 13:12

Hi Szili
Great capture. Very funny lemurs having sunbath. Nice colours and shadows.
I must try to warm myself in that way ;).
Greetings

osh (372) 2006-01-20 14:37

this is a very funny pictures. The Lemurs are so funny in th position they are sitting.
other than that the colours are great and so is the contrast. well done

osh

tinamunk3 (6382) 2006-01-20 15:00

Ha ha ha ha ha ha - oh, what a great shot. How on earth did you manage to get that close to them............what a pose they are giving you :O)

Great one!

:) Tina

Cricri (43304) 2006-01-21 4:57

Bonsoir Szili,
Quel étrange animal, ont dirais des postures, tous la même position, ta note est trés interressante et en dit long sur cet animal, belle image, bravo
Amitiés
cricri

ps) a demain

caresp (763) 2006-01-21 13:15

exellent shot, they dont look to be real living,
color is great, so is sharpness.
good job through scan
jacques

maurazos (0) 2006-01-21 15:42

Funny and attractive triangular composition! Maybe it wouldn't need so much sharpen, but the colors are great! Regards.

maidiremai (1170) 2006-01-22 6:23

Hello Atus,
Mulatságosak ezek az állatok és a kép is nagyon jó. Már rég készülök én is Madagaszkárra, de egyelőre még nem az a fő uticél. Varanasit pedig nagyon ajánlom, egy igazi fotós paradicsom!
András

marjan (6085) 2006-01-22 7:41

what wonderful yoga psition.
Marjan

jbweasle (9294) 2006-01-22 10:54

Hi Attila, this is a wonderful wildlife shot. The lemurs are well positioned in the frame and all with the same funny pose. I love the colour of the sand.

benkrut (3395) 2006-01-23 13:40

Hi
This is really funny - they look like relaxing and watching tv on their left. Very well captured in a really good moment. Take care.
HS

Rossignol (2289) 2006-01-25 18:09

Hi Attila
This is a great shot - I love the ring-tailed lemurs and their expressions as they soak up the sun and all look in the same direction. The deep red of the sand as a background is excellent and contrasts well with the pale fur of the lemurs' bellies.
Thanks for sharing
Peter

vassilie (286) 2006-01-26 5:38

Bellissimo foto, molto originale. Mi piaciano tanto questi animali. Complimenti.
Ciao, Tania

lovelos (305) 2006-01-26 20:06

Nice composition and colours!
Very funny too, look so human! plahgat

deud (1841) 2006-01-28 9:14

excellent shot! they are three aksakals! amazing moment. great colors and shadows! excellent work. tfs

royh (577) 2006-02-23 12:49

Great shot of these primate posers... they each look so unique in their stance, like people. TFS.

lestans (15474) 2006-03-03 7:26

Fantastici questi lemuridi ... in posa!! Prima di aprire la foto credevo che fossero canguri!!! Ma era impossibile, dato che si tratta di Madagascar. Ma poi è straordinario anche il fatto che abbiano qualche cosa di umano, ma anche di diverso dalle scimmie. Vorrei proprio andare in Madagascar e ti chiederò suggerimenti.
Ottimo lo sfondo rosso, senza nessun dettaglio, il che rende ancora più strano il soggetto!
Ciao Livia

danyy (69147) 2006-03-12 14:48

Hello,
plutôt cocasse comme prise de vue, je suis intrigué par ces animaux que je ne connaissais pas.
Superbes couleurs.
Bien vu et ...opportuniste.
Regards.
Daniel.

ebruardil (461) 2006-03-15 9:48

Excellent compositon, great shot

andante (7092) 2006-03-21 8:49

Atus, I have visited this image several times, just because it puts a smile on my face. Didn't realize until today that I haven't say anything before. Thanks for sharing! Off to my favorites!!

josepmarin (33861) 2006-03-30 9:33

Hi Attila,
A very likeable and graceful photo. These lemurs really seems that they are taking a bath from sun. The photo has very good saturated colors, a great lighting with good shades, and perfect definition.
Good POV.
Regards,
Josep

abulafia (4802) 2006-03-31 7:24

Cant help thinking of the Lemurs from Madagascar the cartoon.
Nice contrast with the animals sitting on the red sand.
Thanks
Harry

Katharina (401) 2006-03-31 7:28

GREAT!!!!
Lovely and funny!!!
Good POV.
Well done ...
Regards

colinbrenchley (6133) 2006-05-29 7:06

Szili
Goord shot and a good set of notes. Amazing that you only needed a 70 mm to capture these animals.
Regards Colin

nika (0) 2006-05-31 5:49

Szia Attila!!

Hat ez nemcsak egy nagyon jol sikerult kep, de nagyon humoros is, ahogy a kis allatkak ebben a pozicioban suttetik magukat a napon.
Nagyon klassz, ahogy egyfajta alakzatot kepeznek a kepen es egyiranyba neznek. Ebbol fakadoan kituno a kompozicio es a szinek is nagyon elethuek, fuggetlenul attol, hogy ez egy szkennelt valtozat.
Koszonom szepen es minden jot kivanok!
Anette

Budapestman (42328) 2006-06-08 15:41

Szia Attila!
Szenzációs kép, csak az elemózsiás kosár hiányzik mellőlük meg az üditők. Ezek a napozók bármelyik természetkönyvbe bekerülhetnének. Gratulálok és szép napokat!
Gyuri

MmK (79) 2006-06-17 10:51

Hi,
nice shot, I guess it shouldn't be easy to have such an good shot, however, if the objects are centralized that would be perfect. Despite the fact, well-done..

Regards,

mustafa

saliha (27) 2006-07-28 18:02

fantastic shot
and they are looking so serious

paura (38742) 2006-09-26 8:45

Beautiful photo Attila.
I like the POV here. The lemurs are very interesting and peculiar animals. The colors are great and done a nice contrast.

Paulo

hitesh (594) 2006-10-17 23:48

Hi Attila,
watching your gallery is like watching the national geographic channel.You take every shot with top most details and before uploading you make a research about it and gives the note to it.thanks for your effort.Nice shot.God bless you my friend.
Hitesh

sowhat (981) 2007-03-19 8:17

Excellent, I like the funny side of it, looks like they are on exhibition, or with a little imagination, like they are performing syncron dancing.
Beautiful contrast and light.
TFS, Ioana

surel (1028) 2007-06-15 12:19

Hi Attila,
you have a wonderful gallery.All of your photos impressive and extraordinary. You are the one of my favourites from now on:)TFS.
Best wishes,
Hare

kaptan (1442) 2007-06-21 7:00

very intersting capture.nice shot.thanks.nezih

manada (6237) 2007-07-06 22:50

Incredibile posa d questi lemuri!!!!!!!!
Lo hanno fatto per te?
Ho dato un'occhiata veloce alla tua collezione, parecchi soggetti hanno avuto delle pose particolari per te.....
Complimenti!
Se non si paga molto vorrei entare ancora nella tua world gallery.
Buon sabato
Freddy

Angshu (33877) 2008-01-31 20:24

Hello Attila
I do remember your earlier picture of the dancing lemur. I like their expressions as they look in the same direction...The deep red of the sand creates an excellent BG which contrasts well with the lemurs'. Excellent my friend!
Best Regards
Angshu

Sureyya (358) 2008-03-10 17:03