A photo of Foxie’s fingers is one of the Yakima Herald Republic’s best photos of 2008! Photographer Kris Holland and reporter Jean Guerrero came out to the sanctuary only a couple of weeks after the Cle Elum Seven arrived in June. Jean wrote a really great article and Kris took some fantastic photos. Below is the photo of Foxie’s hand that made the year-end cut.
And this is my personal favorite photo of 2008 (Missy eating frozen watermelon), not coincidentally also by Kris Holland – he’s a really good photographer!
Candace (Tyler, TX) says
Personally, I think you all have taken some pretty awesome photos yourself.
MY FAVORITE SINGLE SHOTS
09-15-08, Annie’s Portrait
09-07-08, Burrito looking at his reflection in the plexiglass.
10-27-08, Foxie with a troll on her head.
11-24-08, Jamie wearing the blue knit cap (quite the fashionista.)
09-04-08, Jody looking at the sky holding her right foot.
08-27-08, Missy’s playface.
09-08-08, Negra outside with a blanket on her head, very regal.
MOST IMPACT PHOTO
08-26-08 Foxie reaching for Sarah.
FAVORITE DUO
10-29-08, Annie & Missy grooming one another.
FAVORITE VIDEOS
10-05-08, Foxie & Diana’s clapping for fun.
07-25-08, Negra’s tummy rub.
07-03-08, Missy & Annie playing with one another, then Negra joins in & shows us her beautiful playface and afterwards, that high speed chase. Wonderful!
Have a blessed and safe Christmas everyone.
Diana says
Oh my gosh, Candace! After I wrote that post I was trying to figure out a way for everyone to vote on their favorite photos from the blog. I’m still working on it – it could be a few days. Maybe a thing to do on December 31st? That is so great that you chose favorites already! I love the categories too!
Cindy says
WOW, Foxie is in some interesting company. I think her hands top the group – hands down (pardon the pun). The wild horses in Toppenish come in a close second! Way to go Foxie!!
How can one pick a favorite from the last 6 months?? It will be the one you take tomorrow, they just keep getting more and more fascinating and inspiring, sometimes very funny and always endearing!
Jeani Goodrich says
Candace, I loved reading about you favorite photos and knowing exactly which ones you were talking about.
Diana, I love the idea of voting on a favorite photo. I guess one of mine would have to be a recent video of Foxie caressing her troll and loving each of them as you gave them back after playing with her and them in your socks. I love the photo of Foxie’s hands. It is so nice to know she made it to the top 2008 photos. Of course, Missy eating her frozen watermelon during this week is a little too cold to look at, but it is cute!
Isle Dance says
Stunning!!!
Candace (Tyler, TX) says
Jeani, I had a VERY difficult time choosing because I REALLY loved the video of Foxie cuddling her troll doll in the crook of her arm.
Hey, Diana I didn’t mean to start something but when I saw the Yakima Herald Republic Best Photos of 2008 I knew I had to do it for CSNW. I, and I know everyone else, thoroughly enjoy those photos and videos. Almost every photo and video I download to my computer, date and title them so I can look at them at anytime.
I’m also curious as to where the furthest chimpanzee pal is located in the U.S. and around the world. Also, would ya’ll be able to reveal how many chimpanzee pals CSNW has at the end of 2008?
Amy says
OH NO!!! Do I HAVE to choose??!! I love them all!!!!
dee says
I agree – absolutely stunning .. Go Kris! Go Jean! thank you!
I feel the same Cindy & Amy – how can one choose a favorite! I love them all! Yup Candace great choices & the folk at CSNW have definitely taken some outstanding breathtaking photos of their own!
I’m going to try and take a look back and see – they’re all really great.. Negra also has some very pretty delicate fingers and Missy’s playface (all their playfaces!) are heaven!
Theresa says
It would be hard for me to pick a favorite since I love every picture taken of the chimps. The pictures and videos you all take for us get better and better with each post. Each chimp is beautiful. I do love the picture of Foxie’s fingers and I agree it should be in the top 100 pictures. Very poignant shot and beautiful detail.
dee says
they’re all really great, some I recollect:
Negra photos, the one w/the B&W photo
there was a close up photo of Burrito looking all innocent and angelic but the photo was taken just after he tormented the girls- total rapscallion!
the photo with Missy and Diana playing tug o war both with huge playfaces having a ball!
photos of Missy when she fell asleep with sunglasses on and the photo of her with a long sock on her arm
there are sooooo many .. they’re all fantastic! gotta run for now,
Happy Holidays everyone..
Jeani Goodrich says
And don’t forget the picture of Jody napping in the tire with the sun shining on her. That foot in the air is so precious! And Keith hoots should have an honorary mention. 🙂
jinny says
BUT, don’t forget to give yourselves a prize! ALL of your blog photography is fabulous, giving us a very engaging window to daily life there. Special award also, to the donor(s) who have helped you with high powered lenses! Congratulations to you all!