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Snow Monkeys Grooming
Image copyright Tom Hill

At the age of ten Tom Hill was introduced to black and white photography by his father when he started processing and printing his own pictures. Now a fighter pilot, Tom combines outdoor adventure with photography as time permits.

The Japanese Macaques, more commonly known as “Snow Monkeys”, make their homes throughout Japan's islands and are particularly prevalent in the mountains like the Japanese Alps. To create a refuge for the monkeys, the park Jigokudani Yaen-Koen was created. It is located about 100 miles to the west of Japan’s most famous city, Tokyo, and provides some spectacular opportunities to photograph these creatures.

To see more of his work, please visit his website at www.keiko-ni.com/keikosite/home.html.

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