Young Blue Vervetmonkey
The mother of this young monkey was hit by a stone, by somebody using a sling. She was seriously hurt and this little one was in complete confusion. South Afric...
Read more
The mother of this young monkey was hit by a stone, by somebody using a sling. She was seriously hurt and this little one was in complete confusion. South Africa
Read less
Read less
Aug, 2016Views
1580
Likes
Awards
Contest Finalist in Apes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Subjects On The Ground Photo Contest
Featured
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Genius
Virtuoso
Superior Skill
Outstanding Creativity
Emotions
Impressed
Top Ranks
Top 10 rankTop 30 rank week 1
Top 20 rankTop 20 rank week 1
Top 10 rank
Categories
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
The photo was taken in South Africa, in the world famous Kruger National Park. At a place where it was aloud to go out on your own.Time
The photo was taken at the end of a rainy summer afternoon.Lighting
Normally in summer, at this time the light can be so harsh, but now with the clouds and drizzle, the light was awsome to work with.Equipment
I used a Canon camera, a 100-400 mm lense and a beanbag, because I positioned myself on the ground.Inspiration
The mother of this young vervet was abused by people with a slingshot. She was in a not so good state and this young monkey was pretty upset. I wanted to show other people what the effect of their acts can be. This little one really touched my heart.Editing
I converted the photo from RAW to JPEG and that was all.In my camera bag
Normally when I go out working in South Africa I carry two bodies and two lenses (100-400 mm and 70-200 mm), some cleaning equipement (dust), batteries, memorycards, remote control.Feedback
Respect the animals you want to capture. Don't come in their "circle", rather use a longer lense. And be patient. And....... rainy days are awsome to work!!! Don't mind the mud, go flat and use the eye-to-eye perspective whenever possible and safe!
