While visiting Tulum with my wife, I took an afternoon to go check out the Punta Laguna Nature Preserve, hoping to find a few Geoffroy’s spider monkeys. Obviously, that mission was a success. I ended up seeing quite a few, in fact — on the ground, in the trees, flying through the air, etc. They are quite fun to watch with their lanky bodies and acrobatic maneuvers through the forest. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 310mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.
Aww, I love this! My dad, who passed away a few years ago, always used to call me his “little spider monkey” when I was swinging from the monkey bars as a kid. Thanks for the photo <3
——- Some limbs short
——–Of arachnoid this skinny
——- Monkey is the forest
——- Geometrist
——-Speaking with a soft but
——-Athoritatative voice
——-Articulating his space.
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Aww, I love this! My dad, who passed away a few years ago, always used to call me his “little spider monkey” when I was swinging from the monkey bars as a kid. Thanks for the photo <3
You’re welcome Andi. We’ll dedicate this one to your Dad.
Nice! Looks like shooting conditions were less than ideal, given the blown out sky. Still, you managed to capture good exposure on the monkey.
Yeah, I had a bit of time as I saw the monkey coming toward me so was able to quickly add some light.
——- Some limbs short
——–Of arachnoid this skinny
——- Monkey is the forest
——- Geometrist
——-Speaking with a soft but
——-Athoritatative voice
——-Articulating his space.
Your shot exemplifies the ‘spider’ part of the monkey! Sometimes I like a gray/white/blownout sky. It’s naturally high key.
Thanks Rachel. Me too, as long as I expose properly for it.