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“…and my eyes no longer gaze the same on the face of the world.” ~ John Hatzfeld

“…and my eyes no longer gaze the same on the face of the world.” ~ John Hatzfeld

Happy Birthday Jane Goodall! In honor of Jane Goodall’s 79th birthday I am posting  one of my very favorite photos of the Fauna chimps. This is Binky. I am mesmerized by the hands and feet of primates. They tell a life story. Thanks for doing all that you do Jane.“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”  Jane Goodall 

Happy Birthday Jane Goodall!

In honor of Jane Goodall’s 79th birthday I am posting  one of my very favorite photos of the Fauna chimps. This is Binky. I am mesmerized by the hands and feet of primates. They tell a life story.

Thanks for doing all that you do Jane.

“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”  Jane Goodall
 

This summer I got a call to go out to Fauna to photograph Sophie as she was quite ill. We were all concerned she was going to pass away, but, she managed to recover and is still running the monkey house! (I did get some wonderful shots of her.) We were just two old ladies hanging out eating nuts. faunachimps: This is Ms Sophie, a cinnamon capuchin and the matriarch of the monkey house. Click here to find out more about Sophie or to help the primates living at Fauna.

This summer I got a call to go out to Fauna to photograph Sophie as she was quite ill. We were all concerned she was going to pass away, but, she managed to recover and is still running the monkey house! (I did get some wonderful shots of her.) We were just two old ladies hanging out eating nuts.

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This is Ms Sophie, a cinnamon capuchin and the matriarch of the monkey house. Click here to find out more about Sophie or to help the primates living at Fauna.

Many of you know I volunteer photographing the chimps and animals at Fauna Foundation. This is the handsome Toby, who I have a tremendous fondness for. I have spent many quiet mornings shooting him up in his tree house.  I found his expression in this photo to be so profoundly moving-his eyes cast down and his hands tucked in under his chin. He looks like such a thoughtful, old soul. I felt the sepia treatment supported his expression… Follow the lives of these extraordinary chimpanzees on tumblr and facebook.

Many of you know I volunteer photographing the chimps and animals at Fauna Foundation. This is the handsome Toby, who I have a tremendous fondness for. I have spent many quiet mornings shooting him up in his tree house.  I found his expression in this photo to be so profoundly moving-his eyes cast down and his hands tucked in under his chin. He looks like such a thoughtful, old soul. I felt the sepia treatment supported his expression…

Follow the lives of these extraordinary chimpanzees on tumblr and facebook.

I am not much good at these, but I enjoyed making this one. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate-I hope you are spoiled with love and peace! (And that goes for those who don’t celebrate as well!) faunachimps: Someone got a present!

I am not much good at these, but I enjoyed making this one. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate-I hope you are spoiled with love and peace! (And that goes for those who don’t celebrate as well!)

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Someone got a present!

Their hands are so emotional. faunachimps: “Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall they be saved.” ~Jane Goodall  http:/www.faunafoundation.com

Their hands are so emotional.

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“Only if we understand can we care. Only if we care will we help. Only if we help shall they be saved.” ~Jane Goodall  http:/www.faunafoundation.com

I was very happy with the emotion in this shot. Sue Ellen had been relaxing up in the skywalk and she just peeked around the corner for a moment to see who was making all the noise (that would be me.) She looked right at me and I loved the way her eyes looked inside the matching copper “frame.”  These creatures living at Fauna are truly magical. What a privilege to spend time with them-especially these little one-on-one moments. faunachimps: The gorgeous Sue-Ellen.

I was very happy with the emotion in this shot. Sue Ellen had been relaxing up in the skywalk and she just peeked around the corner for a moment to see who was making all the noise (that would be me.) She looked right at me and I loved the way her eyes looked inside the matching copper “frame.”  These creatures living at Fauna are truly magical. What a privilege to spend time with them-especially these little one-on-one moments.

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The gorgeous Sue-Ellen.

This is a pretty remarkable piece of footage for those interested in medical research chimps. Fauna celebrates 15 years today. faunachimps: This is a special day in our history. Fifteen years ago today HIV infected chimps Pablo, Donna Rae, Billy Jo, Sue Ellen and Pepper left their laboratory cages at LEMSIP to make their new home at Fauna. Of the original five, Sue Ellen is still with us today. Please watch this extraordinary part of history on the Discovery Special that was filmed at that time. http://youtu.be/vAIpI1yTZto

This is a pretty remarkable piece of footage for those interested in medical research chimps. Fauna celebrates 15 years today.

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This is a special day in our history. Fifteen years ago today HIV infected chimps Pablo, Donna Rae, Billy Jo, Sue Ellen and Pepper left their laboratory cages at LEMSIP to make their new home at Fauna. Of the original five, Sue Ellen is still with us today. Please watch this extraordinary part of history on the Discovery Special that was filmed at that time. http://youtu.be/vAIpI1yTZto

I was so happy to get this shot.  It is the first time Chance has let me photograph her. She is so gorgeous with all her glorious silvery hair. During her 14 years in the lab, Chance had a terrible time and would bite her fingers, pull out her hair and slap herself continually. Now she lives a better life at Fauna where she has learned valuable social skills from her chimp family. Please read Chance’s incredible story here.  If you are not already following faunachimps, I am sure they would welcome your support. faunachimps: The gorgeous Chance!

I was so happy to get this shot.  It is the first time Chance has let me photograph her. She is so gorgeous with all her glorious silvery hair. During her 14 years in the lab, Chance had a terrible time and would bite her fingers, pull out her hair and slap herself continually. Now she lives a better life at Fauna where she has learned valuable social skills from her chimp family. Please read Chance’s incredible story here.  If you are not already following faunachimps, I am sure they would welcome your support.

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The gorgeous Chance!

I found this fascinating and thought perhaps, you might as well. I had never seen chimp’s teeth-I certainly was impressed with these canines. They were much larger than I imagined. My first shot at  Still Life “dental” photography… faunachimps: These are Binky’s teeth. This summer Fauna’s fabulous vet Dr. Bezner paid us a visit so she could investigate the infected air sack in Spock’s mouth.  Because of the wonderful ways of Dr. Bezner, and the brilliant work of Anna, our enrichment coordinator, the examination was a great success. Kudos to Anna who specifically trained Spock to present his throat for a full examination. We were all very proud of him and thankful to Dr. Bezner, as he did not have to be anesthetized or have a surgical procedure. Plus, he enjoyed the attention and especially loved the squirts of juice in his mouth. Good ol’ Binky saw all the fun and of course, wanted to join in. He came into the room after Spock was done and sat there with Dr. Bezner, completely cooperating. He was relaxed and enjoying his juice squirts when Dr. Bezner discovered his damaged teeth. Poor Bub. One moment he is having a good time, the next he is enduring a three-hour dental procedure. Tooth extractions are a very traumatic experience for a chimp, but Binky would be much healthier with them removed. After his surgery a fascinating discovery was made. Inside one of his canines, Binky had lodged a small piece of plastic, clearly trying to find a way to ease his discomfort. The staff remembered seeing him working on his mouth in the mirror and it is likely this self-treatment must have been what he was trying to accomplish. (You can see the plastic in the top tooth in the picture.) It is not uncommon in the wild for animals to treat their injuries or discomforts with plants etc. Binky improvised by choosing something in his surroundings that might help him with relief. After Binky was up and around, he was shown his teeth for inspection. He was curious about them and gave them a good sniff before turning away. Over the next few days, he would use a small mirror to examine the holes in his mouth and try to manipulate his stitches. It was a slow healing process and his diet was modified daily to accommodate his discomfort and healing. Thankfully, he has made a full recovery and although he looks a little different without those canines, he is once again making his wonderful raspberry sounds at everyone.  pphhtttt!!

I found this fascinating and thought perhaps, you might as well. I had never seen chimp’s teeth-I certainly was impressed with these canines. They were much larger than I imagined. My first shot at  Still Life “dental” photography…

faunachimps:

These are Binky’s teeth.

This summer Fauna’s fabulous vet Dr. Bezner paid us a visit so she could investigate the infected air sack in Spock’s mouth.  Because of the wonderful ways of Dr. Bezner, and the brilliant work of Anna, our enrichment coordinator, the examination was a great success. Kudos to Anna who specifically trained Spock to present his throat for a full examination. We were all very proud of him and thankful to Dr. Bezner, as he did not have to be anesthetized or have a surgical procedure. Plus, he enjoyed the attention and especially loved the squirts of juice in his mouth.

Good ol’ Binky saw all the fun and of course, wanted to join in. He came into the room after Spock was done and sat there with Dr. Bezner, completely cooperating. He was relaxed and enjoying his juice squirts when Dr. Bezner discovered his damaged teeth. Poor Bub. One moment he is having a good time, the next he is enduring a three-hour dental procedure. Tooth extractions are a very traumatic experience for a chimp, but Binky would be much healthier with them removed.

After his surgery a fascinating discovery was made. Inside one of his canines, Binky had lodged a small piece of plastic, clearly trying to find a way to ease his discomfort. The staff remembered seeing him working on his mouth in the mirror and it is likely this self-treatment must have been what he was trying to accomplish. (You can see the plastic in the top tooth in the picture.) It is not uncommon in the wild for animals to treat their injuries or discomforts with plants etc. Binky improvised by choosing something in his surroundings that might help him with relief.

After Binky was up and around, he was shown his teeth for inspection. He was curious about them and gave them a good sniff before turning away. Over the next few days, he would use a small mirror to examine the holes in his mouth and try to manipulate his stitches. It was a slow healing process and his diet was modified daily to accommodate his discomfort and healing. Thankfully, he has made a full recovery and although he looks a little different without those canines, he is once again making his wonderful raspberry sounds at everyone.  pphhtttt!!

I think Theo was letting me know the photo shoot was over! If you haven’t checked out the faunachimps tumblr, please consider supporting them with your tumblr love. faunachimps: This is Theo, showing off his rather daunting canines. He is a charming olive baboon that makes his home at Fauna Foundation. 

I think Theo was letting me know the photo shoot was over! If you haven’t checked out the faunachimps tumblr, please consider supporting them with your tumblr love.

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This is Theo, showing off his rather daunting canines. He is a charming olive baboon that makes his home at Fauna Foundation. 

I never tire of photographing their hands. I am mesmerized by them… I still pinch myself that I am able to spend time with these remarkable beings. Please check out their home on tumblr. faunachimps: It’s back to school time for the chimps-they love recess. Find out how you can help.

I never tire of photographing their hands. I am mesmerized by them… I still pinch myself that I am able to spend time with these remarkable beings. Please check out their home on tumblr.

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It’s back to school time for the chimps-they love recess. Find out how you can help.