Comment from JIRINA
Looks pretty happy and healthy. Very nice photo of the panda bear holding her food. The black fur looks so shiny and the hairs in her head are so well focus on one can count them, Lovely surroundings, great colours.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Jirina

Comment from Mollie213
I love this. He reminds me
of an oversize old man.
He has a puzzled look on his face (probably looking at you)
that gives him a look that
goes well with his size.
Wish we had something like this type zoo in our area.
But small towns don't have that.
Beautiful shot of a beautiful animal.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Mollie

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Right I would say the same thing, only that China neither is safe for them anymore - when we look at all these faces captured while very well taken care of them it still shows us their thoughts when we are sensible enough to get in telepathic connection with them - their faces tell stories and you got it right - excellent capture, super frame , super timing, perfect in focus and exposure , at least I love your angle showing some green around him , nice composition, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Regina

Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent close up of this beautiful female panda, Huan Huan, at the zoo. They must take good care of them as she looks well cared for and happy. I like the pose you caught here.

Lighting and focus very good showing excellent clarity. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

thans so much Suzane

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! What a wonderful capture!. I love the expression on his face. he must be wondering what you are pointing at him.The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

many thanks

Comment from snowblaze
Pandas look so sweet and cuddly... but, I think the stuffed variety is much safer!

The soulful look on the panda's face is heartbreaking. Although kept in excellent conditions, I'm sure it would rather be hangin' in the wild.

Nice focus, perfect framing. I like the subtle background.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A wonderful Portrait of Huan Huan posing for you & trying not to smile as she knows you don't like them!!! Elegant composition beautiful natural lighting superb camera techniques with razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

merci beaucoup

Comment from jrconrad
Nice capture of a difficult subject. The expression on his is sad and longing. Maybe he doesn't agree with you about excellent conditions. Good pic. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

many thanks again

Comment from pbabyduck
Beautiful but sad looking. Nice colors and framing. But I guess with the black coloring under their eyes they could all look sad. Nice picture.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

many thanks baby

Comment from soulfeeder
Great focus and perspective. Love those eyes and the prominent facial features and expression. Nice inclusion of that young bamboo. Well captured and a pleasure to view.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2014

thanks so much