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I have always said its possible to make connections with the larger apes, out in Chester Zoo today I was watching the chimps, most were doing what chimps do most. He though was not, sat looking out at us all as we stood looking back at him, he looked directly at me as I had the camera leveled at him and he just stared back. I'm going as grey as he is, his expression at times is one I have worn so many times and the stance is not new to me.

We all get old, no one or nothing is exempt from it, you often believe as a youngster you will never get old, I though thirty was ancient when I was a teenager, now I have passed that and added twenty more years to it. With age though comes wisdom but less time to be able to pass it on, with age comes and understanding, something you get when you make connections others don't see. be it with a money spider you watch as it passes over your hand, a flower that closes as the sun sets or in the eyes of a great ape.

No one lives forever, don't think your the exception, treat your time here well, one day you will wonder what you did with it all.
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Mood: Love *ShellyBad Mar 25, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Great expression captured!! Good job!! :iconblakelord:
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~owensangel10 Jan 8, 2013
What a beautiful animal..reminds me of the THINKER?? This shot looks so cool with the background you have chosen...BROVO!
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=morningstarskid Aug 31, 2012  Professional Artist
...Amen brother..."row row row your boat...gently down the stream...merrily merrily....life IS BUT A DREAM"

Wisdom that comes with time.....you are a visionary...who know Time Flys...;-)...:clap:
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*solefield Jul 22, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Wow, gorgeous!
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Mood: Wow! ~AirSmog Jul 5, 2012
absolutly impressive i love his look greate work !!!
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*EarthHart Jun 23, 2012
Great self-portrait, Mike :clap:
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~iStrife Jun 20, 2012
He may be old, but I think I see a smile on him that shows he's led a happy life :) Always love your stories Mike, and I'm happy to see you around.
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`Pelicanh Jun 20, 2012  Professional Photographer
ALl so true my dear friend. And I guess it says more about me than him, that I see this wry smile on his face. He's just rather amused with life.
Hope you are well
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~MikeShawPhotography Jul 1, 2012
He sits in this pose each time I see him, his name is Boris ;)

Hope all is well with you too M :)
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Mood: Wow! *JACAC Jun 18, 2012
f a n t a s t i c
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