Lonely Macaque Baby

Lonely Macaque Baby
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November 24, 2010


I have been away for part of the week, taking care of Sarah after some wisdom teeth removal (feel better!).  She is on the road to recovery, and so today I wanted to put up an image of a cute baby monkey.  Among the troupe of  northern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca leonina) we came across in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, this little baby was off to one side, watching the antics of his older relatives.  So sweet, though his father/uncle was none too pleased about our presence so close to the gathering.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon N80
Film: Fuji Provia 100F

Lens: Nikon 28-135 mm f/3.5-4.5

Focal length: 28 mm

Exposure: 1/80   f/8   ISO 400

Post-processing: Scanned on a Nikon Coolscan 5000; toning and curves adjustment in PS4

Serene Cave

Serene Cave

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November 23, 2010

On the outskirts of Khao Yai National Park, in Thailand, there is a certain cave under a monastery.  This cave was a refuge for Buddhist priests for centuries, as they would go down into the depths to be removed from the influences of daily life, to sit and meditate in the dark and reflect upon the teachings of the Buddha.  We were able to visit this cave and wander through the caverns for a short while.  The final room was this, where a 8-10' tall statue of the Buddha sat in lotus position, with an opening to the outside world above and to the side.  I like how this image has a luminous quality to it (the only lighting used was that which came from the open sinkhole) and how the Buddha, with his patina'd background, seems to be singularly lit by the light from above.  Enjoy. 

 

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80

Lens: Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5-5.6

Focal length: 10 mm

Exposure: 12 sec   f/16 ISO 400

Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4

Elephantine Encounter

Elephantine Encounter

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November 24, 2010

Today's image is dedicated to my wondrous and brilliant fiancée, Sarah.  From cats to sharks to oriental snakes, she is one of the biggest animal lovers I know with a large heart for all living creatures.  She loved this photograph of this petite pachyderm, and recommended it to be posted.  Thanks darling!

This Asian elephant was found in the jungle of Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand.  He was a young adult by our guide's estimates, basically a teenager, and had no interest in us, but rather chomped on the vegetation as he strolled along.  The monkeys that lined the side of the path annoyed him with their constant chattering, and at one point he turned and trumpeted at them to get away.  They took the hint.  Enjoy.
 

 

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80

Lens: Nikon 80-200 mm f/2.8

Focal length: 92 mm

Exposure: 1/60   f/2.8 ISO 100

Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4

Elephant Trails

Elephant Trails

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November 24, 2010

Back to Thailand today, though six years after my first travel there.  This was hiking through the beautiful Khao Yai National Park, when the jungle that had surrounded us for the first several hours suddenly opened up into this tall, nearly waist-high grass.  And stretching out in front was a low trail frequently used by elephants as they made their way to some of the small watering holes.  The bright blue skies and golden sunshine shone on the grasses.  Unfortunately, no elephants were in sight, probably hanging out in the coolness (relative coolness anyway) of the jungle and waiting for dusk.  But one deer-like animal did jump out of the grass as we hiked through, startling all of us.  Enjoy.
 

 

Technical notes:

Camera: NIkon D80

Lens: Nikon 10-20 mm f/4-5.6

Focal length: 20 mm

Exposure: 1/1250   f/5.6 ISO 100

Post-processing: Scanned using a Nikon Coolscan 5000, slight texture,toning and curves adjustment in PS4

An Angry Whip Snake

An Angry Whip Snake

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November 24, 2010

Taking a break from winter for a moment, this beautiful species of snake, the Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina), comes in a variety of colors (we saw grayish and green ones while hiking through the forest), and the striking black and white boxy markings develop when the snake is being provoked (as by having photographers push lenses in its face).  It has a slim profile, grows to about 2 m long, and is mildly venomous, though not aggressive.  We came across this guy while hiking through Khao Yai National Park, in Thailand.  Enjoy.

Technical notes:

Camera: Nikon D80

Lens: Nikon 80-200 f/2.8

Focal length:  200 mm

Exposure: 1/400 @ f/4, ISO 400

Post-processing: Cropped down with slight contrast and tone adjustment, sharpening in PS4 & LR1.4