‘Family Group’

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 28, 2014140 views5 comments

‘Family Group’
The wild Florida Rhesus Monkeys in the Ocala National Forest are made up of several distinct family groups that can number up to 200 individuals. The Florida Department of Natural Resources does not have an accurate head count because the Rhesus Monkeys are so illusive. Hand held from boat, Full Frame.

File Name Ramy_8656_CF46.CR2
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time 3/25/2014 2:03:10 PM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 1250
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x
Focal Length 270.0mm

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 29, 2014 at 3:10 AM

Mike,
I suppose it is obvious to say it is a pity you did not get all of mums legs in, but it does not detract overly from the wonderful quality. I wonder if cropping more from the bottom would be better?

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 29, 2014 at 9:06 AM

I was not aware that there were wild Rhesus monkeys in Ocala. Must have been somewhat surreal to see these guys in the states. I love the mother baby aspect. My only nit is that I wish they had given you a more direct view of their faces. Very nice capture.

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on March 29, 2014 at 10:04 AM

Hello Mike

Was not aware florida was home to these guys? Northern part of Florida too. Maybe migrate south to warmer climate eventually. Clear and crisp with excellent details, well done capture from the boat!

Bill .

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on March 29, 2014 at 10:15 AM

I had heard that the primates down in Florida were different, here's the proof. And wow, the detail on them is very nice. I will agree with the previous comments about the composition and eye contact. Must have been marginal lighting, iso 1250 still looks good with minimal noise.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 29, 2014 at 2:34 PM

Mike, the colors and details in these two are great. I too have multiple shots where I cut off their feet, darn it,...guess I'll have to come back next year to get some more practice.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments