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This wet monkey came out of the onsen and he was relaxing for a bit and drying before he ran away from that area.
This was shot at Jigokudani monkey park ...
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This wet monkey came out of the onsen and he was relaxing for a bit and drying before he ran away from that area.
This was shot at Jigokudani monkey park in Nagano, Japan.
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cameraCanon EOS 60D

settings Aperture f/2.8 ISO 320 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 195/1 

upload_dateMar, 2016

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Awards

People's Choice in Primates Photo Challenge
Peer Award
kattoolavi68 scoobyblade alef0 photoABSTRACTION gloria085 Loekie chocolatcoco +11
Superb Composition
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Absolute Masterpiece
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All Star
Pjerry WillowWood ismeghead
Magnificent Capture
AmberDawn1 doylewbland
Outstanding Creativity
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Pjerry
 
Pjerry March 13, 2020
Congrats on your winning.

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this shot at the Jigokudani snow monkey park located in Nagano, Japan.

Time

I shot most of the day from early morning to late afternoon, when the monkeys became quite and they started to rest instead of running around.

Lighting

This is shot outdoors so it's just natural light.

Equipment

I used my Canon gear and Canon lenses especially the 70-200mm f2.8 lens so I wouldn't need to get close to the monkey and I can observe them from far away.

Inspiration

I went to the monkey park with the idea of getting many shots of cool monkeys doing their thing, this one just came out of the water and was wet, except for his head and he was just sitting there scratching himself.

Editing

I do minimal post-processing for my photos so this is almost like out of the camera.

In my camera bag

I use my Canon 80D most often and the 24-105mm f4 IS lens, but sometimes I use a fish-eye lens as well.

Feedback

You have to go early when the park opens and there are not many visitors inside, also you have to stay in one place for a few minutes so the animals get used to you, instead of moving around quickly and often.

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