Posing Nicely

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 19, 2017304 views7 comments

I took this Snow Monkey in Japan a couple of years ago, posing nicely on a rock in a thermal pool. I have not cropped this image. It is my understanding that the place is more regulated now due to its popularity with both photographers and regular tourists. I wonder if there is still access to the small area on the same level as the pool to get these low-angle close-ups. Canon 70D with Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS E USM lens at 150mm, manual exposure f/8 @ 1/200^th, remote flash at approximately 90-degrees from lens.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on October 19, 2017 at 6:49 PM

Beautiful light on the monkey's face. Beautiful expression that he has. Well done.

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on October 20, 2017 at 9:38 AM

Charles, I love these Snow Monkeys, and this is a great capture. His pose is very nice, and the soft light works very well with this image. My only nit is that the bottom feels a little tight, but that is really minor considering the capture of the monkey.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 20, 2017 at 4:28 PM

The pose is great, Charles. The clarity on the monkey is also great. The background shows enough detail for a good sense of place as it's soft enough to not be distracting. I would suggest cloning out that bit protruding from the edge just under it's tail

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 20, 2017 at 7:09 PM

Cool pose, cool subject. Great low perspective. I agree with possibly removing the spot on the bottom edge, otherwise great shot.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 23, 2017 at 8:53 AM

Cool frame & great setting!
As suggested, a touch more room at the botton wold help.

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on October 26, 2017 at 8:24 AM

Oh my goodness! I'm jealous! What a beautiful shot, Charles! The colours on the monkey contrast so well against the greys of the surroundings. Great lighting, great fur detail, and the monkey looking up - divine! devil

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 27, 2017 at 10:31 AM

Super nice, Charles. I agree with a touch of space at bottom would have been nice if you need a framed presentation.

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