Gallery: WildlifePosted August 26, 201364 views4 comments
As the saying goes.. the higher the monkey climbs the more you see of its ..
This was taken in Coco Beach, Costa Rica 03/12. I was busy trying to get the shot, the details were only seen after. These monkeys are so loud no wonder they are called Howlers.
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on August 26, 2013 at 10:22 AM
The light is rather harsh John, but you did a good job controlling the highlights, it helps that his face is in the light. His body appears just a bit cramped in the frame, maybe a bit more room? I really like the way he is looking out over his territory with what appears to be caution and concern. Thanks for posting this interesting image.
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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on August 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Intriguing details!
Quite difficult subjects to shoot in my very limited experience with them. Good exposure control here John despite the contrasty lighting situation.
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Comment posted by Don Westbrook on August 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I think you played the light really well. Very interesting pose you captured here.
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 29, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Very challenging situation to shoot him against the sky! I think this is about the best you could have exposed it, and if you want to tweak in post processing you might be able to open up the shadows a little for more detail there.
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4 commentsQuite difficult subjects to shoot in my very limited experience with them. Good exposure control here John despite the contrasty lighting situation.