Did I Over-powder My Face? by myautofocuslife

Did I Over-powder My Face?

After traumatizing some of you with the shot I uploaded yesterday, I thought I'd show my best shot today. It's not a great shot but it's my best shot on a dismal zoo trip with most of the photos turning out too blurry or blobby. (I still have a couple of rude shots to upload though... Oops. Did I say that out loud? 8D )

This is a white-faced saki. It is a species of saki monkey. They usually mate for life. It is shaggy and completely black, except for its face. White-faced saki are fast-moving monkeys and move mainly by leaping.

White-faced saki roam freely in the zoo, staying in the treetops. There is a small wooden platform built for them, where fruit is left at designated times. If you happen to be there, you're in for a treat because two or three white-faced saki will sit there and eat the fruit happily. It's a great photo op. There are no bars or glass between you and the monkeys. The platform is about 2m high, so a respectable distance is maintained between the monkeys and the gawking tourists.
A fav - awesome shot - love the story that goes with the shot too :-)
March 30th, 2012  
Stunning capture. Awesome detail on the face. Must be an amazing zoo to have them roaming freely. Looks like he's secretly trying to get someones attention. "Pssssst....hey....over here."
March 30th, 2012  
LOL! Traumatized? Hardly! This is a great capture! Nice composition and focus on the fascinating face! Your title is perfect, too!
March 30th, 2012  
I can see why they mate for life! they find someone to love that face...they keep 'em! LOL Cool capture!
March 30th, 2012  
Thats a good capture. I love his face. So nice that they get to roam freely.
March 30th, 2012  
you have a great talent to pic the usual unusual ways and surprise us with unusual beautiful pic. Have to fav it . Or this is marvelous .
March 30th, 2012  
Great capture!
March 30th, 2012  
It is a great capture and the title is perfect!
March 30th, 2012  
LOL, don't worry, I was not traumatized... but I prefer this "other end" of the ape. Excellent shot.
March 30th, 2012  
I prefer looking at his face than rear. :) Great photo. Excellent detail and focus.
March 30th, 2012  
funny title...great shot!
March 30th, 2012  
You have made me laugh so much, go on bring on the rudies you know it will make us smile:0))
This is such a handsome shot, have a great weekend
March 30th, 2012  
His face is much more attractive!!! ;-) The title is perfect, and what a great capture! :-)
March 30th, 2012  
he does look threathning
March 30th, 2012  
cool shot, you caught his expression well.
March 30th, 2012  
Oh you do make me smile. :)
Nice shot.
March 30th, 2012  
This is a great photo!! Now I wonder why you were disappointed with your visit to the zoo.
March 30th, 2012  
really cool shot!
March 30th, 2012  
This is a really great shot, Livia. I love the expression on his face and his under bite.
March 30th, 2012  
Well, it's good to have a front view today! Lovely detail even in the blacks.
March 30th, 2012  
Love the photo and the caption! What wonderful detail you captured in his face. Well done!
March 30th, 2012  
LOL I really like your title for this photo! What a fantastic capture!
March 30th, 2012  
lol - great shot - perfect dof and brilliant detail on the lighter hair of his/her face.
March 30th, 2012  
Omg, this is so cute! And the background is perfect :)
March 30th, 2012  
love the title, so perfect! you got a great shot of this guy and thank you for the info......i had never heard of a saki monkey.
March 30th, 2012  
Funny title - made me smile !!
March 30th, 2012  
He is beautiful! You capture his thoughts, just look at his eyes, he is focused on something..
March 30th, 2012  
This is a great capture. And once again, great with the title and description! :)
March 30th, 2012  
wow this is a stunning shot, i have never seen one of these before.and i love the face.
March 30th, 2012  
really stunning capture
March 30th, 2012  
If you painted his face pink it could be the butt from yesterday! We would never know.
March 30th, 2012  
How cute is this?!!! Love that "powdered" face! I'd love to see that place and have this opportunity altho I'm sure that I'd need a thousand photos to get two or three decent ones. Wonderful pov and lovely expression on his face. Thanks for sharing .. oh, I love your title. :)
March 30th, 2012  
cool shot, your face is very funny
March 31st, 2012  
Awesome take. Love the perspective and colors.
March 31st, 2012  
What an interest face...deep in thought. Great green background to his/her face!
March 31st, 2012  
Cool pov, lovely capture
March 31st, 2012  
Great shot, and love your caption. (For the record, yesterday's made me laugh out loud :-) )
March 31st, 2012  
Super shot! Love how the white fur is short and the black is longer... and no trauma here from your shot yesterday... just a good laugh!
March 31st, 2012  
Great capture and creative title!
March 31st, 2012  
Oh, I love this. What an incredible capture. Love his face!
March 31st, 2012  
I'm still not over laughing about yesterday's photo :), but this too is very zooish!
March 31st, 2012  
I liked your rude shot yesterday. This is a cool shot too.
March 31st, 2012  
Amazing shot Livia!
March 31st, 2012  
Fantastic capture
March 31st, 2012  
LOL! That is hilarious and cute! Fantastic shot!
March 31st, 2012  
Ha - fantastic shot, very funny :)
March 31st, 2012  
i love this monkey ..great shot of him he looks fake!!
March 31st, 2012  
what an interesting face....nice shot, Livia! Now, must go and see what you shot yesterday that was so traumatic.....
March 31st, 2012  
What a handsome fella! I think I like the front view better than the back!
March 31st, 2012  
What a face! Great capture!
March 31st, 2012  
So fuzzy! Great capture, Livia!
March 31st, 2012  
Great shot - great title!!
March 31st, 2012  
made me smile,great capture and the title is awesome.hahaha
March 31st, 2012  
Great detail and once again perfectly titled!!
March 31st, 2012  
awesome shot! love the expression!
March 31st, 2012  
magnificient! =D
March 31st, 2012  
Rob
Fantastic shot!
March 31st, 2012  
Fun title Livia. She doesn't have to do any make-up now, knowing that her mate has been captured for life haha. Beautiful shot.
March 31st, 2012  
He looks very intense
March 31st, 2012  
So she is eating some fruit in her hands? She looks likes he is shy or saying oops for sure!
March 31st, 2012  
WOWSA! I love this perspective of this wonderful beast.
March 31st, 2012  
This is such a spectacular capture! The colors and the expression are perfect. Fav'd
March 31st, 2012  
It's a great shot, love the emotive capture!!
March 31st, 2012  
Fantastic capture. Love it Livia
March 31st, 2012  
Great pose capture! Beautiful shot.
March 31st, 2012  
I want to say "THANK YOU!" to all of you for taking the time to stop by and look at my album. I appreciate your kind comments very much. Thank you for your encouragement. I am grateful. I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!
April 1st, 2012  
love the pose, focus and background!
April 1st, 2012  
You captured his fur wonderfully. Lovely pose
April 2nd, 2012  
cute. love this.
April 2nd, 2012  
Gorgeous animal, love the DOF!
April 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful shot!
April 2nd, 2012  
Great shot! Thanks for the story on it, I had never heard of, nor seen the white faced Saki.
April 3rd, 2012  
Jen
Just lovely shot.. v cute, but proud too
April 3rd, 2012  
Wow! Another first for me. Hadn't heard of these monkeys or seen a photo even. Loved the title :)))
April 3rd, 2012  
He's gorgeous, would love to visit the Singapore Zoo one day.
April 6th, 2012  
Great title - and capture - love how they can roam freely!!
April 7th, 2012  
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