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Three Monkeys and a Temple

Near the famous Jawai Leopard Camp lies a small temple with Langur monkeys. Because the temple's caretaker also feeds these inhabitants, they are very relaxed around people. As we watched, they just carried on as if we were not there. I was struck by the contrast between their golden fur glowing in the late sun and the purplish-blue of the temple stairs behind these three.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Jawai Bandh, India
Camera: ILCE-7
Copyright: © Catherine D'Souza