After a long afternoon of waiting, we were joined in the middle of the forest by these curious Barbary macaques. Swinging through the trees, they were looking for the tastiest fruits and nuts to eat. When this Barbary ape put his just-found meal in his mouth, he looked at the camera with his curious eyes.
For me, this picture is more than just a picture of a Barbary ape. Having seen the monkeys in tourist locations, where they are fed for the tourists, it was extremely special to be able to capture them so calmly and in their natural habitat. It is a photo full of hope for a safe future for this special species of monkey.
I hope this Barbary ape invites you to be curious, look at tourist activities involving animals (like Barbary apes and tree goats in Morocco) with discerning eyes, and invites you to go out into nature and capture such special moments.
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…