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Just got back from my annual tour to Asia. We were very lucky this trip with our encounters but the weather was unusually wet compared to previous years. I can't say for sure if this was due to climate change but I have never experienced so much rain in the three weeks I was there (two in Indonesia and one week in Malaysia).
Essentially we set out to photograph three key species: the critically endangered Bornean Orang-utan and Black Crested Macaque, as well as the vulnerable Komodo Dragon.
We spent a few days following two groups, in the forest of northern Sulawesi, photographing the very charismatic Black Crested Macaques. Very hot and sticky but lots of fun. This young male ventured out to the black volcanic beach momentarily. The turquoise sea provided a vibrant background while showing off his Mohican hairstyle perfectly.
The Komodo Dragon is the largest species of lizard in the world. This male is about 13-15 years of age and weighs about 60kg. At a guess I'd say he's about 8 to 9 feet in length.
A Bornean Orang-utan perfectly balanced on two precisely chosen branches to overcome a small body of water below. A simple yet essential lifeskill for living in the rainforest.
As is always the case while working in the tropics, you're never short of subjects to photograph. This is a Flying Fox, a large fruit bat that lives in mangrove area. This one was stirring late afternoon getting ready to head out to the nearby islands to feed.
This is arguably the most striking Viper that I've photographed. The turquoise colour is entirely natural. I first saw a photo of this Blue Tree Viper some two years ago, sent to me by a local guide I worked with. It took a few hours of searching but we were all blown away when the guide finally located one during our night walk.
Essentially we set out to photograph three key species: the critically endangered Bornean Orang-utan and Black Crested Macaque, as well as the vulnerable Komodo Dragon.
We spent a few days following two groups, in the forest of northern Sulawesi, photographing the very charismatic Black Crested Macaques. Very hot and sticky but lots of fun. This young male ventured out to the black volcanic beach momentarily. The turquoise sea provided a vibrant background while showing off his Mohican hairstyle perfectly.
The Komodo Dragon is the largest species of lizard in the world. This male is about 13-15 years of age and weighs about 60kg. At a guess I'd say he's about 8 to 9 feet in length.
A Bornean Orang-utan perfectly balanced on two precisely chosen branches to overcome a small body of water below. A simple yet essential lifeskill for living in the rainforest.
As is always the case while working in the tropics, you're never short of subjects to photograph. This is a Flying Fox, a large fruit bat that lives in mangrove area. This one was stirring late afternoon getting ready to head out to the nearby islands to feed.
This is arguably the most striking Viper that I've photographed. The turquoise colour is entirely natural. I first saw a photo of this Blue Tree Viper some two years ago, sent to me by a local guide I worked with. It took a few hours of searching but we were all blown away when the guide finally located one during our night walk.
