Macaque borrows photographer's camera - Democratic Underground

Stevenmarc

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Tue Jul-05-11 05:08 PM
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Macaque borrows photographer's camera

To capture the perfect wildlife image, you usually have to be in exactly the right place at precisely the right time.

But in this instance, David Slater wasn’t there at all and he still got a result.

Visiting a national park in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, award-winning photographer Mr Slater left his camera unattended for a while.

It soon attracted the attention of an inquisitive female from a local group of crested black macaque monkeys, known for their intelligence and dexterity.

Fascinated by her reflection in the lens, she then somehow managed to start the camera. The upshot: A splendid self-portrait.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011051/Black-macaque-takes-self-portrait-Monkey-borrows-photographers-camera.html

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WannaJumpMyScooter

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Tue Jul-05-11 05:47 PM
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1. very funny

love it

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bluedigger

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Tue Jul-05-11 06:06 PM
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2. Nice pictures!

Got anything else you want to share that will lower my self esteem even further?:rofl:

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trusty elf

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Tue Jul-05-11 06:13 PM
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3. Fantastic!

Uncanny and hilarious!

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Celebration

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Tue Jul-05-11 06:29 PM
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4. what an awesome experience

Love those photos!

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NV Whino

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Tue Jul-05-11 06:34 PM
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5. OMG! those are great!

:rofl:

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