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Bill's Memorial
Bill's Memorial
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Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Eureka, Ca
Date: Jun 3, 2009
Aperture: f 6.7
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/180
Galleries: Candid
Date Uploaded: Jun 5, 2009

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 This is the local zoo in my hometown where I'm visiting this week. The structure straight ahead is a memorial for a chimpanzee that lived here from before I was born until just a few years ago when he died. His name was Bill and I remember visiting him as a child (he and I both). He was mostly sad and placid until you pissed him off and then he'd throw whatever he had (use your imagination) out of his cage towards you.

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 06/07/2009 02:13:48 AM
Despite his cranky nature, he must have made an impression to get a memorial. Nice color and balance to this shot.
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 06/06/2009 09:11:55 AM
Aww what a great story (except the throwing part). Love the shot and knowing the story makes it even better! :)
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 06/06/2009 03:45:37 AM
Love the story Roger. It's nice that the zoo has remembered Bill with this memorial.
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 06/05/2009 11:52:59 AM
That's so sweet! I love this photo - even without the back story, it's very interesting and well composed.
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