Young Vervet Monkey mother with her newborn. I followed this young mother and her newborn for over an hour hoping to capture some source of interesting interaction. After birth, the first 8 to 12 hour

Young Vervet Monkey mother with her newborn. I followed this young mother and

her newborn for over an hour hoping to capture some source of interesting

interaction. After birth, the first 8 to 12 hours are the most critical for mother and

young since this is the time when "bonding" occurs. This is how mothers and their

young learn how to recognize each other. In this picture, I managed to capture a

time in which the mother paused her frantic feeding activity and glanced at her

newborn. When I reviewed my images in the computer (in Bridge) it turned out that

this moment actually lasted less than one second! The image before and after did

not have them looking straight at each other, so the composition didn't work! THat

goes to show why Nature and Wildlife photography can be so much fun and

challenging. You have to work hard to get does good images. You have to get out

there and get them....they do not come to you. You have to remain extremely alert

and ready at all time, and ultimately, wish this is your lucky day! Any coments and

critiques appreciated. Thanks, Cesar

This is a great shot. I know how hard it is to shoot these monkeys as they are constantly on the move, foraging. your patience certainly paid of.

Well done and thanks for sharing.