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After 10 trips to Costa Rica, I finally managed to photograph a spider monkey. While I have seen and photographed capuchin's, howlers and squirrel monkeys, the spider monkey has been an elusive target for me. Having seen them only once in marginal light on the Osa Peninsula, this species (like the jaguar and tapir) have been unobtanium for me.

During my recent travels with my students on a research excursion, we managed to bump into a troop of spider monkeys traveling rapidly through the dry Guanacaste forest. While I tried to get a decent shot, the branches and bright background left me thinking that this would be a lost opportunity. Just when I was about to give up, one monkey got separated from the troop and was forced to improvise. I quickly realized that it was going to leap through an open space. Not knowing if I could expose correctly for the shot, I opened up my exposure by +2/3 and panned as it moved from one tree to another. I managed to nail 2 of 5 with this being the one real keeper.

Costa Rica is one tough place to shoot, but my absolute favorite place on the planet!
thanks for looking and regards,
bruce





Black-handed Spider Moneky (Ateles geoffroyi)




Mar 25, 2014 at 07:29 PM
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What a great catch, Bruce. It must be very fast; but you are faster.

- Tam



Mar 25, 2014 at 08:03 PM
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That shot shows off the grappling hook hands very well. Good shot!!


Mar 26, 2014 at 07:13 AM
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Way cool Bruce and congrats on the super difficult subject. Well done

Tim



Mar 26, 2014 at 07:39 AM
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Thanks for looking and your comments Tam, KCollett, and Tim.
While it may look easy, photographing a monkey in mid-air is far less predictable than birds in flight. These animals often hesitate before they leap, change their direction or are hidden behind distracting branches. I have photographed troops of capuchins moving throughout exposed vegetation and only rarely catch a mid air flight like this.

thanks again for your comments and regards,
bruce



Mar 26, 2014 at 06:11 PM
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Congratulations Bruce. It is a nice image, good reaction

Morris



Mar 26, 2014 at 06:47 PM
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nicely captured Bruce


Mar 26, 2014 at 06:57 PM
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I too have found these guys elusive and tough to shoot. I also found them in Guanacaste, so that is the place to go. Wow. Perfectly timed shot. Don


Mar 26, 2014 at 07:13 PM
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Well congrats on your capture Bruce and certainly no time for rehearsal. That is quite a challenge in light and motion!

Karl



Mar 26, 2014 at 07:35 PM
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An absolutely amazing shot, Bruce.
You seem to have gotten everything right.
Charlie



Mar 26, 2014 at 07:42 PM
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Congrats Bruce on the shot ~ Ron


Mar 26, 2014 at 08:42 PM
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nice monkey


Mar 27, 2014 at 01:57 AM
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Don, I'm glad that I'm not the only one to be challenged by this species. I hope to try again next year.


Mar 28, 2014 at 05:17 PM
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Thanks Karl,
It was quite rush to get the shot of spider monkey catching some air.
Bruce



Mar 28, 2014 at 06:07 PM
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Ron & Charlie,
Thanks for looking & commenting!
Regards, bruce



Mar 28, 2014 at 06:08 PM





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