Posted by Craig Jones on November 4, 2012 at 6:10 PM
The closest bond I’ve ever witnessed outside that of humans, it’s a mum’s basic instinct to protect her child. The Sumatran Orangutans I spent time trekking and photographing touched me so much with their affection to each other, their human like qualities and their peacefulness.
This little one had slipped down his mum’s back, the reassuring hand from mum helping him back up. This image captured the baby’s unease at slipping, the light was tough but nothing I could do here.
This is the last image I’ll post of these amazing animals. Thank you to everyone who commented on the last two and the many emails of support I have received. I’m just a bloke with a camera who has tired giving these animals a voice with my images. I went through alot of challenges to do this but it was worth every ouce of graft.
I have tired showing everyone what’s happening to these beautiful animals and their home with my blogs and images. I promised the Orangutans while I was there to give them a voice and I feel I’m doing that. Last week’s press coverage helped. And also the recent talks I did at Chester Zoo and the Natural History Museum, London
I haven’t been able to relax until the whole story from my trip had been told. For me before, during and since I have lived and breathed Sumatra and now finally I can tell the whole story which you will see on my blog.
Thank you
Nikon D4
Nikon F4VR600
F5.6,1/2000
ISO 1000
Matrix
PP-Nikon NX2,C3S
Wonderful expressions on these two Craig, and super detail. Would be even better if there was a bit more space.at the bottom.
Oscar
Posted by John Robinson on November 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Great stuff.
Nit picking but a full chin on the mother would have been the icing on the cake ! But you take what you can get !
Cheers
JR
Posted by Craig Jones on November 4, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Thanks guys, this happened so quickly I did'nt get enough time to straighten up etc. I was after the babies face first so to be fair I was glad I got the mum in at all
Craig what you got looks spot on to me,it's really good that you have brought the plight of these animals to our attention.
Keith.
Posted by David Sewell on November 5, 2012 at 4:59 AM
Just back from a nearby area myself, I realise how difficult it can be to find decent lighting in the rainforest. However, you have managed great detail here and the expression on the baby's face is priceless.
David
Posted by Andy Shepherd on November 5, 2012 at 6:37 AM
It certainly is a beautiful image, Craig. I quite sure your superb images will have made a difference in helping these wonderful creatures.
Andy...
Posted by Bob Johnson on November 5, 2012 at 8:12 AM
All I saw at first was the mums eyes, never noticed the chin. cant wait to hear all about it
Bob
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 5, 2012 at 9:57 AM
That'll do nicely Craig
The youngsters facial expression is what floats my boat here for sure.
On a tech note, is there perhaps a slight cyan cast in the darker tones on Mums face - I'd imagine the scenario with regard to lighting might well result in it.
Top shot..
Posted by Craig Jones on November 5, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Thank you for your kind comments folks, Hi Andy you no I removed the blue but never saw the cyan effect so much funny how things are missed I have lowered this down down so hope thats better
Posted by Neil Burton on November 5, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Great end to the series Craig, not going to fault any picture of these wonderful apes.
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 5, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Ahhhhhhhhh that's better
Try it this way on your original post:
Add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and put it in the Saturation blend mode.
Then select Blues from the drop-down menu, take the saturation to -42 and the lightness to -19.
Then select Greens and take the saturation down to -6 and the lightness to -9 and see what you think Craig.
Nice one Craig, wish I could go and photograph them myself
Never mind the slight technical nits... this is championing a great cause, I am sorry I missed your talk down here... fingers crossed that somehow an impact can be made...
Posted by Craig Jones on November 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM
Thanks folks, did that Andy and it looked a lot better at hi-res thanks, Hi Phil yes it would be nice to meet you and put a face to the name etc. A great honour to speak at such an amazing place, the staff were very helpful in setting up my presentation. My wish is things improve in Sumatra and my images help in some way
Posted by Andy Astbury on November 6, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Glad to have helped Craig
You've come a long way in the time I've known you - congratulations are due
Posted by Phil Ellard on November 6, 2012 at 1:11 PM
wonderful
Posted by Craig Jones on November 7, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Discussion
17 repliesThis little one had slipped down his mum’s back, the reassuring hand from mum helping him back up. This image captured the baby’s unease at slipping, the light was tough but nothing I could do here.
This is the last image I’ll post of these amazing animals. Thank you to everyone who commented on the last two and the many emails of support I have received. I’m just a bloke with a camera who has tired giving these animals a voice with my images. I went through alot of challenges to do this but it was worth every ouce of graft.
I have tired showing everyone what’s happening to these beautiful animals and their home with my blogs and images. I promised the Orangutans while I was there to give them a voice and I feel I’m doing that. Last week’s press coverage helped. And also the recent talks I did at Chester Zoo and the Natural History Museum, London
I haven’t been able to relax until the whole story from my trip had been told. For me before, during and since I have lived and breathed Sumatra and now finally I can tell the whole story which you will see on my blog.
Thank you
Nikon D4
Nikon F4VR600
F5.6,1/2000
ISO 1000
Matrix
PP-Nikon NX2,C3S
Thank for looking
Oscar
Nit picking but a full chin on the mother would have been the icing on the cake ! But you take what you can get !
Cheers
JR
Keith.
David
It certainly is a beautiful image, Craig. I quite sure your superb images will have made a difference in helping these wonderful creatures.
Andy...
Bob
The youngsters facial expression is what floats my boat here for sure.
On a tech note, is there perhaps a slight cyan cast in the darker tones on Mums face - I'd imagine the scenario with regard to lighting might well result in it.
Top shot..
Try it this way on your original post:
Add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and put it in the Saturation blend mode.
Then select Blues from the drop-down menu, take the saturation to -42 and the lightness to -19.
Then select Greens and take the saturation down to -6 and the lightness to -9 and see what you think Craig.
Nice one Craig, wish I could go and photograph them myself
You've come a long way in the time I've known you - congratulations are due