Monkeys running (and sitting) free (in Thailand)

[Olli]

These amaizing relatives of us are living free in Hua Hin, Thailand, one of my favorite places. This is a tempel area where monkeys get food but there are no fences or kinds, so you can walk among them freely. Looking forward to be there in four weeks again :cool: (This pics taken with G5 :lol:, next ones with 20D :lol::lol:)

- olli

http://www.laasanen.net/POTN/monkey_IMG_1569.jpg

http://www.laasanen.net/POTN/monkey_IMG_3701m.jpg

http://www.laasanen.net/POTN/monkey_IMG_3712m.jpg

http://www.laasanen.net/POTN/monkeys_IMG_1579.jpg

[cfcRebel]

Cool! Can't wait for the results from your 20D.

[LazyPhotographer]

So cool!

[bolantej]

i really like the first shot!

[mijbril]

Apparently these little suckers like to steal bags....

Wonder if there is a lens or two around in some of those bags.... LOL :D

[Olli]

Apparently these little suckers like to steal bags....

Wonder if there is a lens or two around in some of those bags.... LOL :DYou bet they steal! You have to watch your back as they lurk behind you and grab your bag, trousers, strap, juice can or anything ...

This was taken from us.

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[detzX]

Do they bite, can you pick them up?

[Dimitri_V]

Good stuff Olli,but what did you tell him on the 1st one? Got ya?:D

[Olli]

Do they bite, can you pick them up?I wouldn't recommend to pick them up, detzX, haven't seen that happen, and I guess they must be full of ticks and kinds.

Biting humans is also something I haven't experienced (lucky me!), but I've seen fierce fights (wounds, blood) between themselves. They might still touch you, and when that happens first time and unexpectedly, you are certainly surprised (has happened to me once).

[Olli]

Good stuff Olli,but what did you tell him on the 1st one? Got ya?:D "Show me what you can, fellow, and I'll promise to post that on Forums!" http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_112.gif

[Olli]

And one more, hope that is not too much of the same :D

http://www.laasanen.net/POTN/monkey_IMG_3694.jpg

[dancinec]

Very nice series of shots, my favorite is the second one, looks like an old female. Well done.

[Dimitri_V]

And one more, hope that is not too much of the same :D



Thats a nice one,seems like been posing for you.:)

[Rob K]

I really liked all these pictures but wanted to see if I could bring out the monkey in 2 a bit. I am not sure if this is better, but what I did was:

1) Selected background using lasso
2) Used levels – trimmed in on both sides
3) Curves
4) Then I darkened the highlights
5) I desaturated – this made a big difference in toning down the oranges
6) Then I used the magic wand to select the monkey (held down shift key to get all of it)
7) Same order: levels, curves, hightlight/shadows.
8) Then I added saturation – just a little
9) The face was still a little to dark for my tastes, so I selected it with magic wand
10) Levels and curves

Anyway, attached is how it came out.
Let me know what you think

[Blue Deuce]

These amaizing relatives of us.

Definetly looks like some of my wifes realatives.:)


There are monkeys of some sort living like that on the rock of gibralter also.

[dancinec]

Definetly looks like some of my wifes realatives.:)


There are monkeys of some sort living like that on the rock of gibralter also.Boy...:confused: you are skating on thin ice....

[Olli]

I really liked all these pictures but wanted to see if I could bring out the monkey in 2 a bit. I am not sure if this is better, but what I did was:

1) Selected background using lasso
2) Used levels – trimmed in on both sides
3) Curves
4) Then I darkened the highlights
5) I desaturated – this made a big difference in toning down the oranges
6) Then I used the magic wand to select the monkey (held down shift key to get all of it)
7) Same order: levels, curves, hightlight/shadows.
8) Then I added saturation – just a little
9) The face was still a little to dark for my tastes, so I selected it with magic wand
10) Levels and curves

Anyway, attached is how it came out.
Let me know what you think Thanks Rob, this is a good work flow and real punch up for a pretty flat picture. Pleased to see your effort. :D

- olli

[Olli]

Originally Posted by Blue Deuce
Definetly looks like some of my wifes realatives.:)

There are monkeys of some sort living like that on the rock of gibralter also.

Boy...:confused: you are skating on thin ice....
I hope Blue Deuce, you knew your wife's relatives are not Forum members ... :lol:

Gibraltar monkeys at least in this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108398 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108398&highlight=gibraltar)