A Curious Baby Langur Monkey - Thailand
A Curious Baby Langur Monkey - Thailand
A Curious Baby Langur Monkey - Thailand
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p_eileenbaltz
March 01, 2016
Captivating image! Extraordinary work. Congratulations on being chosen a finalist in the 'Wildlife From Afar' contest. Good luck. :)
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Location
This photo was taken in the south of Thailand while on working on a photography assignment. I am a Travel Photographer who used to live in Thailand for a few years.Time
This was taken during the morning, while biking along a jungle in the south of Thailand. Some monkeys were hanging out alongside the road, looking for easy food and I took the opportunity to photograph some of the babies who are of different color from the adults.Lighting
This was taken in the shade. The harsh light was diffused by the trees and it allowed for a nice bokeh in the background.Equipment
This was shot on a Canon 50D with a 24-70mm lens, handheld without a flash.Inspiration
The baby monkeys were so playful and curious, full of energy and jumping all around. I got a little closer to grab one's attention and waited for that moment where it looked at me after running to her mother. I wanted to capture that curiosity that defined them.Editing
Very light processing was done on this one. Just a bit of contrast and slight vibrance to make the colors pop. I also added a bit of vignetting to allow the viewer to focus on the subject.In my camera bag
I always carry my Canon 6D, with a 50D as a backup if I'm on assignment. I have a 3-4 lenses ranging from wide angle to telephoto, as well as the 50mm f/1.8 just for the sharpness and bokeh it allows. I don't carry any lighting equipment as I only use available light most of the time. As for my tripod, I carry the Veo Travel tripod from Vanguard which is small and light enough to fit in my one backpack.Feedback
Patience is key. You have to wait around and allow the animals to become a little more comfortable to your presence and not view you as a threat. Once they start relaxing a little, that's when you can capture the best moments. Make sure you also know how to change settings and focus fast on your camera. Animals, and especially babies are not going to wait around and pose for you; if you're not quick enough, you might lose that one moment.
