Behavioral Application in Wildlife Photography: Developing a Foundation in Ecological and Behavioral Characteristics of the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey (Procolobus kirkii) as it Applies to the Development Exhibition Photography

Authors

Matthew Jorgensen, SIT Study Abroad

Home Institution

Cornell University

Publication Date

Spring 2009

Program Name

Tanzania-Zanzibar: Coastal Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Abstract

A fundamental understanding of Zanzibar red colobus monkey (Piliocolobus kirkii) behavior can be used to increase the efficiency of a photographic expedition and to increase the impact and value of a subsequent exhibition of the photographs taken. Preliminary research on cercopithecine monkeys, as well as the individual species, was paired with animal behavior experience in the development and execution of a photographic expedition to Jozani Forest. Collected photographs were compiled, organized, analyzed and edited before final selection of twenty five pieces meant for exhibition. These shots were assessed for their aesthetic, documentary and educational quality both individually and collectively as an exhibition. This show will be displayed abroad in an effort to increase exposure of the status of endangered species, of Jozani Forest, and of the Zanzibar red colobus monkey as a species.

Disciplines

Animal Sciences | Visual Studies

Recommended Citation

Jorgensen, Matthew, "Behavioral Application in Wildlife Photography: Developing a Foundation in Ecological and Behavioral Characteristics of the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey (Procolobus kirkii) as it Applies to the Development Exhibition Photography" (2009). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 670.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/670