Doucs Langur

Robyn Carter

Doucs Langur

The very Rare and Endangered Red Shanked Douc’s Langur.

Canon 20D
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CRITICALLY ENDANGERED! During the Vietnam War millions of bombs were dropped in the Langur Douc’s forest home and huge swathes were defoliated with chemicals like Agent Orange, wiping out many plants and animals. Doucs were also used for target practice by soldiers and hunted for meat by subsistence hunters. Nobody knows how many Doucs survived, but it seems likely that their numbers have been devastated over big areas. They were previously observed in groups of 60 or more, now groups are rarely larger than 12.

Taken in Philadelphia Zoo

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Doucs Langur by Robyn Carter
Doucs Langur by Robyn Carter
  • eXposure

    eXposure

    absolutely beautiful Robyn …
    so cute, seems to be in deep thought
    ♥

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Very shy animals so often look like this :)

  • Macky

    Macky

    This is a wonderful profile of a rare species, well done Robyn!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Macky – glad you like it :)

  • Magee

    Magee

    Breaks my heart! They are such a gorgeous creature. They’re also hunted for food, and are considered a delicacy all over Southeast Asia. In addition, some traditional Oriental medicines include douc langur body parts.
    A magnificent shot Robyn!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks Magee. It’s heartbreaking that something so beautiful are still hunted in this day and age :(

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    You really got a sharp capture here.. Looks Great Robyn…

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Velveteagle :)

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Magic…

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Steve :)

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    splendid shot and colors

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks Judy ;)

  • khosie

    khosie

    Just beautiful!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Hi Khosie, Thank you for your comment, I’m glad you enjoyed the Doucs Langur :)

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Gorgeous sharp close up,so deep in thought!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Superb image and such a sad story…..countless victims of war …........not just human!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks Joyce – and abosolutely about the victims of war :(

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    you nailed this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Heather :)

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Absolutely beautiful..and adorable:)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Jacky

  • JulieM

    JulieM

    Great Shot Robyn. Wasn’t it a thrill to get this shot ??? They are awesome.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    They are a thrill to capture. Unfortunately i was having difficulties with my camera in Philadelphia. It was fixed in NYC a few days later, and i hoped to see more Doucs Langurs in San Diego Zoo – alas – they ahd none. I live with the fact that this may be the only image I get of one for hte rest of my life.

    They are simply awsome creatures – you are right :)

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • David George

    David George

    This is one of the best shots you have done. This is absolutely a gorgeous shot. You should be very proud of this one.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks David – I’m so pleased you think so :)

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • David George

    David George

    I forgot to mention the secret to a great portrait, whether human or animal, is to catch them in a natural state of inner thought or concentration. This photo shows he is in deep inner thought. Would love to know what it is thinking. Great capture.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    These animals appeared to be extremely shy, and avoided all eye contact. I take this to mean they are also extremely intelligent ones. Felt sad for their plight.

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Consider one of these sold Robyn. Superb

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Glomp – a sale? Ooooooo how exciting :)

    Thanks so much :)

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • TRussotto

    TRussotto

    He’s beautiful!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    He is – I was impressed with thse animals :)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    How beautiful and a wonderful capture. Well done.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Elana :)

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Glorious capture, wondrous monkey, what a beautiful face. so sublime. hugs

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Hilary :)

  • amarica

    amarica

    Beautiful capture. It is like his eyes are telling the story of their plight. Well done Robyn.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Their eyes are amazing :) Thank you :)

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Totally brilliant capture! I love the pensive expression on his/her face…

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Joanne :)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Very pretty animal and what a cute, thoughtful portrait!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Krys :)

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    What a glorious little fellow, looks like he’s wearing a beret..wonderful capture, the detail is brilliant;)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks sharina :)

    glad you enjoyed him :)

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    so beautiful

    they are such gorgeous creatures

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Micki – very gorgeoius primates. They look like they’re wearing berets :)

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    Great shot Robyn, he seems to be pondering !!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Glenna – Perhaps I should rename him to ‘The Thinker’? LOL

  • Sergey

    Sergey

    awww so poor little cutie. Just wonderful!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • micmac

    micmac

    He looks so french with his beret,you realy took him at a special moment,so sad and yet so beautiful,brilliant capture.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Micmac. i found them quite shy, didn’t want eye contact with us humans. Quite sad for them :(

  • kozmix

    kozmix

    Beautiful shot, love those primates. He looks kind of sad?

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Probably – we’d be sad if we were in captivity too :)

  • kozmix

    kozmix

    Well, that’s true, i would be too =p

  • mwawrzyniak

    mwawrzyniak

    This is amazing. So mcuh emotion in just one shot. Great Capture.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you so much – glad you like it ;)

  • chriso

    chriso

    The detail here is superb – a wondefully captured expression.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Chriso :)

  • EMangl

    EMangl

    nicely taken thinker

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Erich :)

  • missashapoopoo

    missashapoopoo

    when i was a kid and people asked me what i wanted to be when i grew up, i’d say ‘i want to play with monkey’s’!! I love them….! Awesome pic, love it!! :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – Glad you like it. I had never seen them before so was fascinated. Unfortuantley not very many of my shots turned out because my camera was playing up at the time :(

  • dimsim

    dimsim

    looks like it’s thinking,

    . o ( where are all my friends?)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Yeah – it does look like that. I think they looked sad though :(

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Gorgeous closeup, such wonderful details !

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Looks like he is deep in thought, about something. Great image!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    What an amazing photo, you can see how expressive & human their faces are. Beautiful.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    They were very expressive, but to me the were sad. I think they need to be in the wild.

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan

    gret portrait…well done!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Ta ant – how are you going?

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan

    Not too bad…I have some freaky ideas in ma head that I have to get out…but hopefully that is next month :) Hold this space.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Ohhhhh do tell :)

  • Kelly Brooks Difatta

    Kelly Brooks D...

    So Sweet! Great Photo.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Kelly :)

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    incredible!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Christopher :)

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    oh wow this is absolutely incredible … fabulous work : )

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Healther :)

  • sporadicgleam

    sporadicgleam

    jus so beautiful and innocent look that is

  • Robyn Carter replied 18 days ago

    Thank you so much :) And thansks for commenting :)

  • UncaDeej

    UncaDeej 18 days ago

    Another beautiful shot,i would love to know what hes thinking…..FAV…..

  • Robyn Carter replied 18 days ago

    Thanks UncaDeej – REally appreciate that and the fav :)

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert 4 days ago

    Terriffic portrait shot!! Nice work!!

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