The red colobus monkey was one of eight species of primate I photographed on my first trip to Uganda. Interesting fact about these monkeys — they will often eat charcoal or clay to help combat the cyanide that exists in some of the leaves they eat. This “medicinal cure” appears to be passed down from mother to child. Just one of the adaptations to their completely vegetarian, but extremely varied diet. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
The blurred focus on the right bottom and b0ttom of the frame make me feel like I’m spying on a moment. It’s like I’m peaking through the leaves to get a glimpse of this monkey.
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The red colobus monkey was one of eight species of primate I photographed on my first trip to Uganda. Interesting fact about these monkeys — they will often eat charcoal or clay to help combat the cyanide that exists in some of the leaves they eat. This “medicinal cure” appears to be passed down from mother to child. Just one of the adaptations to their completely vegetarian, but extremely varied diet. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
He looks like he jumped onto this branch for a reason but can’t now remember what that reason was.
I like the fresh changes you made to your site. Of course your shared photos are a delight as always.
I like the clarity of the photo, and monkey, emerging from ethereal blur of the forest.
The blurred focus on the right bottom and b0ttom of the frame make me feel like I’m spying on a moment. It’s like I’m peaking through the leaves to get a glimpse of this monkey.