Saturday, July 4, 2015

Short-tailed Macaque Monkey


I am kind of very cautious, making each step forward with so much calculation and observation.

I had been chased by a short-tailed macaque before, so fiercely, just to confirm my short but powerful legs.

We both stared at each other. Its easiness was unconvincing, and my anxiety seemed unnecessary, but I rather to be fooled now than to be fooled later.

"Is it that great to photograph a monkey?"

The mushrooms followed this silent comedy.

"They only know monkeying around, but you are now Charlie Chaplin."


28 comments:

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

You did get a great shot of the MOnkey adn I assummed came away unharmed! Have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Rainfield, awesome sighting of the monkey. He is watching you! I am glad you were not chased you might have missed the cute mushrooms. Wonderful photos!
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

TexWisGirl said...

glad you could sneak up on him and not cause a confrontation! the mushrooms were silently cheering you on with, 'fight! fight! fight!' :)

Bob Bushell said...

Lovely shots of the Macaque Monkey, I dream of being with him.

Snap said...

Wonderful sighting of the Macaque. Happy Critter Day!

Latane Barton said...

He's peeking at you! Nice shot.

Hootin Anni said...

I swear, the lighting in your mushroom photos is just absolutely astounding!! I so enjoy your artful expertise on photography. And the monkey? Ewwww, if it's a vicious one, I am now thinking you're a brave soul to stick around and try for a photo!!

Hannah said...

The monkey seems to be calculating how fast you can run and how much energy he has to pursue. He does not know you run marathons, so would win in the long run. The mushrooms don't want to chance harm to their biggest fan....

Louisette said...

lovely shot of the maquaque monkey.

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Debbie said...

Oooooh a little bit of peak-a-boo!!

Unknown said...

Lovely shot of the monkey. The mushrooms are cute. Enjoy your weekend.

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

Lovely shot of the monkey...they aren't very big, do they really chase you?
~

Icy BC said...

We have so much rain this year so my yard is full of mushroom. The problem with these mushroom is that the dog ate some and had a tummy ache! Not a fun thing to deal with :)

Thank you for remembering me! It makes my heart happy to see your name!

betchai said...

it is that great to see and photograph a Macaque monkey :)

Linda said...

What a sweet Macaque, I love this! :)

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful photography of the monkey in natural habitat and of course, a divine photo of the observant mushroom ~

Happy Day to you,
artmusedog and carol

Magia da Inês said...


Imagens bonitas!!!

Boa semana com muita saúde e muita harmonia!
Beijinhos¸⋰˚✿
✿¸⋰˚✿

Diana Studer said...

Here the 'monkeys' are baboons and we stay at a respectful distance, both wary.

Giga said...

Before lovely mushrooms do not need to run, but before the monkey can anyway. Greetings.

Gemma Ann said...

it is better to be safe, hence keep a distance and never show them you have food. I once witnessed a lady being bitten by monkeys just because she was carrying some food and this was at a resort. Thats a beautiful shot of the monkey though. Guess you were at a safe distance.

Minoru Saito said...

It's nice no to be chased. Your photo is very cool. I like the mushroom photo too. Thanks for sharing.

Laura. M said...

Mutual observation and mushrooms saw you ;))
Good week.
a hug.

EG CameraGirl said...

Love that monkey looking through the branches at you!

BlueShell said...

Love the photos and the sentences.

Hug

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

When you are a mushroom it is not often that you have outside entertainment -- and you can't just run off to the movies or go out to eat. So you are glad when the entertainment comes to you. I am busy right now getting my house organized and have not had much time to go outside to play. So, just like the mushrooms, I too am happy to be amused by you and the short-tailed macque. Thank you!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Sure looks like a shy fellow!

Malar said...

I have many monkey in my surroundings! but never seen mushroom yet! ahhahahaa......

Existe Sempre Um Lugar said...

Boa tarde, duas belas fotos que me transporta para a realidade da beleza de cada uma delas, ambas são maravilhosas.
AG