Known as the Samango Monkey in S.A. Longer haired and larger than the more common Vervet Monkey and only found in isolated forest areas on the East Coast.
We were fortunate to have a troop foraging in the treetops around our chalet in Hluhluwe and I was able to photograph them from the upstairs area. Would have liked a less busy BG but that is their habitat and I was happy to get a clear view without interfering leaves and branches.
EOS30D 100-400 at 260mm f11@1/320 Slight crop and rotation.
Pieter, I like the way you've framed the monkey here. The direct eye contact and the raised hand gives some added interest. I don't think the busy background detracts at all as it is suitably oof and breaks up what could have been a very distracting, bright sky. I think it is a very nice image.
I think the habitat adds to the image. Great pose with the hand almost to the mouth and nice eye contact. I like the comp with the tail extending into the llc. Well done.
What an awesome environmental feel yet you didn't get branches that really distracted which I can't imagine was easy. I love the way he is looking right at you and the inclusion of some behavior is a huge plus.
Hi Pieter, the raised hand to his mouth makes this image, together with the eye contact. Glad you managed a clear shot, and agree, that the BG doesnt distract. ( didnt know we had these guys here )
Sykes's Monkey
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