This curious monkey was leaping from one monument to another in morning sunshine at Swayambhunath Temple, a sacred site for Buddhists in Kathmandu, Nepal. My camera lens caught the creature in a rare moment of repose. The "Monkey Temple" World Heritage Site is bordered by Hindu shrines. Buddhism and Hinduism peacefully co-exist throughout Nepal, with shrines and temples often built in close proximity.
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holy moly.
it's almost like you've studied photography...
Posted by: Chris | 17 December 2010 at 21:28
Monkeys in Nepal are amazing.... all over swayambhu and pashupati, I mean basically all temples... great snap though :)
Posted by: Visit Nepal | 17 December 2010 at 18:22
Imagine. Peacefully co-existing. ;)
Kory also saw lots of monkey at the temples he went to in India.
ox :)
Posted by: amber | 16 December 2010 at 22:29
Knowing me as you do, that I tend to live vicariously through others-this Nepal trip has me seething with jealousy! Oh how I wish I could have joined you there. (Insert gnashing of teeth here.) :)
But since you DO know me well, you know you can take that with a grain of salt because though I do live vicariously, my jealousy is of no consequence. Because you are greatly admired and missed by me.
Put me on the list for a trip to Nepal, when you organize it. xoxox
Posted by: Gillian | 15 December 2010 at 03:48
Love the golden eyes with the gold wall. Fabulous!
Posted by: Natalie | 14 December 2010 at 22:33
That is so beautiful with him surrounded by all the gold. Such great images Tara!
Posted by: Swirly | 14 December 2010 at 16:41
It all looks so delicious. I'm back in Belgium and missing the sun :-)
Posted by: Di | 12 December 2010 at 18:06
great shot! :)
Posted by: gracey | 12 December 2010 at 06:52
Wouldn't it be lovely if in other locations we could co-exist as they are there. Love seeing the cute monkey and hearing about your trip. Were you there for pure pleasure or were you also doing so writing?
Posted by: Marilyn Miller | 12 December 2010 at 03:54
Very funny, very perfect shot! Excellent, Tara ;0
Posted by: Barbara | 11 December 2010 at 20:24
He looks ahead ready to tackle his next prank, very mischievous eyes, I guess that's why they are called monkeys ;-)
Posted by: Anyes | 11 December 2010 at 19:39