This nimble little monkey snaked around me through the trees for minutes, until it settled on this branch. It is still special to me how an animal can be so aware of your presence, and how it can then focus on you as a photographer without moving, or just go about its own business without taking any notice of me.
This monkey did both. He was extremely focused on me and my camera, but he didn't seem to mind me being there. Every now and then he picked off a leaf, managed to find something to eat in the tree again or scratched his body, so he went his own way.
I enjoyed the spectacle, and am glad I was able to capture it with my camera.
As a full-time traveler, I explore the world with my girlfriend. We are currently traveling through Africa in a Land Rover Defender. Many of our images can be found here in the shop. If you have come across an image on social media that you don't see here, .. Read more…