A few weeks ago, I took my new Canon EOS 5Ds R over to the Monkey Park at Jigokudani, where we photograph the Snow Monkeys for the first three days on my Winter Wonderland Tours. This though was the first time I've visited during the summer, so the now Snow-less...
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Six Week Snow Monkey on Mother's Back
Who Me!?
Drowsy Six Week Old Snow Monkey
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Six Week Old Snow Monkey
Six Week Old Snow Monkey in Mother's Arms
Two Baby Snow Monkeys
Baby Snow Monkey Feeding as Mother Lays Down
Young Snow Monkey with Mother
White Baby Snow Monkey
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4 Comments
Fulin S
Posted at 00:35h, 20 JulyThe sleepy newborn is a clear winner.
I hope the white baby could grow bigger.
The white baby could be the monkey king!!
Martin Bailey
Posted at 14:00h, 17 FebruarySorry for the late reply Fulin. I missed your post until today.
I was back at the snow monkeys two weeks ago, and I heard that the white monkey turned dark over about three months. He’s healthy and strong apparently, so all is good.
Akua Lezli Hope
Posted at 11:55h, 17 FebruaryThank you for sharing these gorgeous photos! I’m trying to design a crocheted snow monkey and am trying to understand their limb proportions, ear shape — their faces are so handsome.
Martin Bailey
Posted at 14:05h, 17 FebruaryYou’re welcome Akua. I’m pleased that these will help. I’d love to see a photo of your crocheted snow monkey when you are finished.
There are some more photos of this adorable creatures in my Nature of Japan portfolio here if you are interested: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolio_page/nature-of-japan/