Bliss

I've been going through some of the gazillion images I haven'tprocessed yet, for a presentation for National Geographic I gave lastweek. This was shot on last year's Japan workshop.

These snow monkeys are just übercool. During the cold winter monthsthey like to bathe in the natural hot springs, very clever. For mostanimals, water is just something they need to drink or wash with, butthese guys really know how to enjoy a warm bath.

I'm off to Alaska now, to see if can find some bathing bears.:cool:

D3X, AF-S 70-200/2.8 VR II, 1/125 @ f/8, ISO 100, SB-900, handheld

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Very powerful image..Excellent shot..

Hi Marsel,

I agree, these snow monkeys really look cool. An enjoyable moment at their natural spa. And a setting rarely seen among animals, as they are usually seen doing some necessary activity. Thus,  such an image,  them a human-like quality. And needless to say, very good pp with interesting details, colors and contrast. Very well done!

All the best

Peter Blum

 

this is excellent in every point of view! i like the mood and their expressions so much, a wonderful presentation, marsel! and u where right with your feedback to my rhino's, thanks therefore, it was an older capture, i'd just found and i was to lazy for overwork, but i will do this now:- ) kindest regards, bianka

Impressive brilliant masterpiece! A rare moment with great details and colors. Bravo.

Hamid.

Awesome. A wellness centre for snow monkeys.

Hi Marsel, superb picture, the color and lighting are perfect and what about of the composition? ....It is five stars.
Congrats. 7/7

Wonderful shot. My only comment is that it seems as if you used a bit of a strong flash and it makes it look a bit like a studio shot, even it definitively cannot be!!

This is realy a very interesting subject,I wonder what they dream,maybe for springtime,best regards.

This is wonderful. The expressions on their faces are amazing.

Beautiful wild-life shot from a wonderful moment :)

Beautiful wild life capture, wishing you all of the best.

very good capture, excellent definition

Great moment and fun catch.  Looks also great in B&W :)

Great composition and timing.

Stunning shot........ great composition and sharpness.... excellent work!

Very interesting moment!

Outstanding capture, Marsel ... Congrats !!

Marsel this is too good to see... Excellent capture that too right on time... Hats off...!!

Superb image Marsel! These guys are about as mellow as they come. Excellent composition, and detail.

All the best,
Neil