Japanese Macaque

[Jasper Doest]

The high temperatures of the hot springs and low outside temperature resulted in a nice setting.

Canon EOS1Dmk2N
Canon EF70-200/2.8L IS USM @ 155mm
1/800 @ f/5.6
ISO250, RAW
Handheld, Fillflash

[Jeroen Stel]

Hi Jasper,

I think "nice" is an understatement for the photographs i have seen of these monkees from your hand. This one is no exception and has been a true pleasure to view!
Keep up the good work and thank you for posting!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

[Mike Lentz]

Very nice! The mood of the steam... I know sometimes steam/fog can mess up the focus of a shot, but this guys face is perfect.

[Glenn Wheeler]

Great composition, and as already mentioned, the face is sharp and the obvious focal point of the image. I also like the texture of the fur going from wet to dry with some great detail.

Great job handling the steam and congrats for a good image of a very cool critter.

Glenn Wheeler
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[soleynicola]

totally Breath taking.. just so captured the atmosphere/ mood of the enviroment and essence of the creature.. unique .
Fabulous image.. !!

N:)

[Maxis Gamez]

Excellent composition and exposure Jasper. Very nice feeling for sure!

[Fabs Forns]

Very inspirational, Jasper :)

[DanWalters]

Nice shot. Really like the comp and the mist.

[Judd Patterson]

Beautiful, very natural use of flash. The foggy surroundings and the clear view of the macaque's face is perfect. Inspiring indeed!

[Eric Wikander]

Man this is a very good shot. I love the mist and well I really like the shot... Very well done.

[D. Robert Franz]

Excellent composition and mood.

[Alfred Forns]

Just perfect Jasper !!!! Total Sensory Overload !!!! Can't get tired of looking at this image !!!! Big Time Congrats !!!!!

[Arjan van der Stelt]

Nice image Jasper, great mood with the fog you have in this picture.......

[Chris van Rooyen]

Looks like a pastel drawing, extremely effective!