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Hang In There!

© Alex T. Mizuno

Hang In There!

Uploaded: February 01, 2008

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A young Japanese macaque is clinging on a tree in the snowy mountain of Jigokudani, Nagano, Japan.
Won a place in National Geographic's Daily Dozen Contest on March 19, 2008.



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Alex T. Mizuno February 01, 2008

Dominick M. Dimacale
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Cool capture and find, Alex.
Dominick

2/1/2008 1:21:03 AM


Tiia Vissak

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great colors & clarity of the face!

2/1/2008 1:31:29 AM #843933

Eric Schneider February 01, 2008

Great SHot ! Is that Hell Valley? I have been there before. The monkeys are kind of scary. THey tell you not to stare at them because it a challenge, etc.
Anyway nice feeling trough the snow. I think it makes the picture. #5427000

Tammy Espino February 01, 2008

Great capture! Is this near the place where they show on animal planet where all the monkeys get into the hot springs? #5428651

Kumiko Parkinson February 01, 2008

Poor monkey....even if I had a fur coat, I couldn't be in such a snow fall!
Nice capture of snow falling so hard! #5428850

Nobu Nagase February 01, 2008


What a great shot, Alex!
The thumbnail did not do justice, once I opened this image, "Wow!" I realized what a great shot this is. A story-telling image to say the least.
Snow must be falling on you or had some sort of cover to shoot this?

A winning shot in my book. #5430153

Kathleen Rinker February 02, 2008

Great image Alex, he looks cold!!!! #5431944

Elida Gutierrez level-classic February 02, 2008

Wonderful capture!!! #5433440

Alex T. Mizuno February 02, 2008

Thank you very much everyone for your wonderful comments!!

Eric: Yes, it's Hell Valley. I was there for three weeks and I found them very affectionate. You just have to try not to provoke them.

Tammy: Yes, this is where the snow monkeys bathe in hot springs. I have a photo of them bathing in my gallery (page 3).

Nobi One: You are right about the thumbnail not doing justice. I just hope BP judges don't judge this photo by the thumbnail. I was hiding my camera under my jacket and took it out only when I photographed these macaques. #5435346

Erica Murphy level-classic February 10, 2008

WOW, what an excellent photo!!!!

Erica
#5475933

Alex T. Mizuno February 27, 2008

Thank you very much Erica! #5560082

Debra R. Harder March 21, 2008

WTG, Alex!!! Big CONGRATS for winning National Geographic Daily Dozen! WOW! So well-deserved on this AWESOME capture. OUTSTANDING WORK AGAIN! Deb #5674916

Colette M. Metcalf March 21, 2008

GREAT capture!!!! #5675057

Stan Kwasniowski March 21, 2008

Alex, excellent, and a big Congratulation on N G #5675275

Alex T. Mizuno March 24, 2008

Deb, Colette, and Stan, thank you all for your kind supports!! #5692611

Robert G. Stalnaker April 04, 2008

Alex, what an exciting shot that must have been when taking, then you see these fantastic results then win these awards. Congratulations on these well deserved awards. #5746054

Alex T. Mizuno April 05, 2008

Hi Robert, thank you for kindly viewing this image and leaving such wonderful comments!! I wish I had more chances to photograph wildlife like you do. #5748729

Crystal L. Craig May 07, 2008

Amazing capture Alex! And a HUGE congratulations for receiving such high awards for this! Great timing and very nicely presented. Your gallery is simply incredible :) #5895988

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