Those who regard Vervet Monkeys as pests probably seldom see monkeys at rest. Any creature that is defensive or afraid does not show its everyday demeanour, which includes calmness, dignity and grace.
Using the Weekly Photo Find, I plan to showcase a series of photos of Vervet Monkeys, all taken in our garden, showing their quieter side, when they are not subject to being chased or harried and they are simply let be.
Posted by Carol
January 21, 2019 at 10:28 pm
Tremendous depth to this face, and black and white is perfect.
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January 23, 2019 at 1:25 pm
Thanks Adele. Black and white does add a degree of gravitas or something like that.
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January 19, 2019 at 2:39 am
This is utterly beautiful. Such a intense and soulful expression (I borrowed your words to describe it from the reply to Anne). Couldn’t think of a better way to put it.
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January 19, 2019 at 2:40 am
…and yes, I’m also looking forward to the series if this is an example.
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January 21, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Well, I hope not to disappoint! 🙂
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January 21, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Thanks Gunta. Such an expression from a wild animal, really does touch one’s heart.
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January 18, 2019 at 4:48 am
That’s a great photo, very soulful. I look forward to the rest of the series.
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January 18, 2019 at 2:34 pm
Thanks Graham. I am looking forward to what I find too 🙂
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January 18, 2019 at 2:23 am
He’s looking quite pensive!
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January 18, 2019 at 2:32 pm
A penny for his thoughts …
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January 18, 2019 at 12:16 am
Fantastic photo!
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January 18, 2019 at 2:20 pm
Thank you Belinda. It’s nice to convey another and possibly underappreciated side to the Vervet.
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January 17, 2019 at 9:18 pm
Looks quite regal, almost.
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January 18, 2019 at 2:16 pm
Lovely to hear that said of a Vervet 🙂 I think so too.
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January 17, 2019 at 9:11 pm
I’m looking forward to this series!
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January 18, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Good to know – hopefully I will unearth some interesting shots.
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January 17, 2019 at 7:02 pm
What a lovely portrait!
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January 17, 2019 at 8:43 pm
Thank you Anne. Vervets can be really intense and soulful,
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