I had the pleasure of hanging out with quite a few Celebes crested macaques on my visit to Sulawesi, Indonesia back in 2009. They have very little fear of humans, which in part contributes to their conservation status as critically endangered. I saw them in Tangkoko National Park, the only place they are protected. And even within the park, that protection isn’t always guaranteed. In addition to the continued loss of their habitat, they are easily caught due to their trusting nature and unfortunately locals consider their meat a delicacy. Here’s hoping they’ll still be around if I’m ever to make a return trip. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/160th of a second.
Do they listen to Taylor Swift? I think they’d find it empowering, and would realize that they don’t have to settle for relationships where their homes are destroyed and they are consumed for their meat.
His face reflects a resigned sadness–perhaps a silent testimony to their precarious survival. I feel for him. Thanks for storytelling with your art, Sean.
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I had the pleasure of hanging out with quite a few Celebes crested macaques on my visit to Sulawesi, Indonesia back in 2009. They have very little fear of humans, which in part contributes to their conservation status as critically endangered. I saw them in Tangkoko National Park, the only place they are protected. And even within the park, that protection isn’t always guaranteed. In addition to the continued loss of their habitat, they are easily caught due to their trusting nature and unfortunately locals consider their meat a delicacy. Here’s hoping they’ll still be around if I’m ever to make a return trip. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/160th of a second.
Do they listen to Taylor Swift? I think they’d find it empowering, and would realize that they don’t have to settle for relationships where their homes are destroyed and they are consumed for their meat.
You did it again, Sean!
His face reflects a resigned sadness–perhaps a silent testimony to their precarious survival. I feel for him. Thanks for storytelling with your art, Sean.