I’ve always been a big fan of the primates, but perhaps my favorite monkey is the black crested macaque. I had the pleasure of spending time with a troop of them for two mornings a few years back on my trip to Indonesia. They are considered critically endangered and exist only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. This young male was resting in the forest. His green eyes will turn a vivid orange when he becomes an adult. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 1600, f/2.8 at 1/80th of a second
He’s a little darling Sean, beautiful capture … I remember seeing one of your photographs from a few years ago with one of these fellows and a mouth full of teeth in a smile :o) .. wonderful opportunity to photograph them, thanks for sharing
What a great shot~ so sad they are so critically endangered. I hope this image will shine they light on what our world would be missing without these beautiful creatures.
Thanks Karen. Unfortunately, like many species, they are simply running out of livable habitat. Tangkoko National Park in northern Sulawesi is doing what it can, but when I was there, I saw slash and burn farming creeping in at the edges of the park.
He is so cute, I can’t imagine that anyone would hurt or destroy an animal like that, but I can’t understand any such desolation of another living creature. Lucky you, to spend time with a “family” of these guys and watch them interact. Thanks for sharing your world with us. Do you and your wife need a personal assistant, perchance? 🙂
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I’ve always been a big fan of the primates, but perhaps my favorite monkey is the black crested macaque. I had the pleasure of spending time with a troop of them for two mornings a few years back on my trip to Indonesia. They are considered critically endangered and exist only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. This young male was resting in the forest. His green eyes will turn a vivid orange when he becomes an adult.
He’s a little darling Sean, beautiful capture … I remember seeing one of your photographs from a few years ago with one of these fellows and a mouth full of teeth in a smile :o) .. wonderful opportunity to photograph them, thanks for sharing
Thanks Pauline, yes, I did post one of these guys that was considerably more excited.
They are just gorgeous looking animals. He is so sweet. Beautiful photograph Sean! 🙂
Thanks Lawrie.
Not wasted on the young—-Youth whose visage speaks of wisdom we—-Should heed, as Balthus knew.
Love these guys. Look at those nails, Shardae. Maybe he could use a manicure as much as I can!!!
What a great shot~ so sad they are so critically endangered. I hope this image will shine they light on what our world would be missing without these beautiful creatures.
Thanks Karen. Unfortunately, like many species, they are simply running out of livable habitat. Tangkoko National Park in northern Sulawesi is doing what it can, but when I was there, I saw slash and burn farming creeping in at the edges of the park.
He is so cute, I can’t imagine that anyone would hurt or destroy an animal like that, but I can’t understand any such desolation of another living creature. Lucky you, to spend time with a “family” of these guys and watch them interact. Thanks for sharing your world with us. Do you and your wife need a personal assistant, perchance? 🙂
Thanks Melissa. It was a great morning. Just me and the guide, and the macaques acted as if I wasn’t even there.
looks like he was just waITING FOR YOU TAKE HIS PIC. HE WAS LOOKING AT YOU AND SAYING LOOK HOW BENFUIL i AM ?
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