Mantled howler monkeys are fairly common — at least in the areas that I have visited in Central and South America — but they can still be quite difficult to photograph given the darkness of their coloring and the fact that they are usually high in the trees against the white of the sky. This one was part of a troop that I photographed along Panama’s famous Pipeline Road. Pipeline Road is generally considered one of the best, if not the best spot in the world for birding. It’s also a great place for mammals and on this particular afternoon, I saw howlers, as well as both two and three-toed sloths, and agoutis. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/80th of a second
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Mantled howler monkeys are fairly common — at least in the areas that I have visited in Central and South America — but they can still be quite difficult to photograph given the darkness of their coloring and the fact that they are usually high in the trees against the white of the sky. This one was part of a troop that I photographed along Panama’s famous Pipeline Road. Pipeline Road is generally considered one of the best, if not the best spot in the world for birding. It’s also a great place for mammals and on this particular afternoon, I saw howlers, as well as both two and three-toed sloths, and agoutis.
Fantastic creature with a pose that is dramatic. Excellent!
great pic.what tele photo lens did you used then 400 to 800 lens ?
—– Fondest of embrace
—– A forest of dazzling light
—– Limbs and limbs entwine
I love this guy!!!
Looks to be a little camera shy & people must scare him a little, smart to seek cover high in trees
Aunt Sue
You captured the velvety black perfectly!