"Grumpy Monkey" by David Yarrow, Jigokudani National Park, Japan, 2013. Colour photograph.

David Yarrow

Grumpy Monkey (Colour)

Jigokudani National Park, Japan, 2013

The Snow Monkeys three hours west of Tokyo are accessible even in winter and it is difficult to capture fresh detail. This picture, on a bleak and cold winter’s day, probably works because everything about it is miserable to the point of being comical. The misty and dank weather matches the Snow Monkey’s mood. I had no light to play with and this is technically reflected in the lack of depth of focus. I am flattered that so many people adore this picture – maybe it says a little bit about us?

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Artwork Details


Archival Pigment PrintEdition of 20, 3 APs, 1 EPStandard: 33” x 50” unframed · 48” x 65” framedLarge: 50” x 75” unframed · 65” x 90” framed

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