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Relaxation, Japan, 2012 Jasper Doest In winter, Japanese macaques in the Jigokudani Valley of central Japan congregate in the hot-spring pools, to stay warm and to socialize. The colder it gets in the mountains, the more of them head for the pools. I found about 30 macaques enjoying a steamy soak, their heads covered in fresh snow. The warm water has a very relaxing effect on the monkeys, and most of them were asleep. I watched with delight as this youngster became increasingly drowsy and eventually closed its eyes. I used a close-up shot to capture the moment of tranquility and to emphasize the human likeness in both face and pleasure. LOCATION: Jigokudani Monkey Park, Yamanouchi, Japan PHOTOGRAPH DATE: 2012 MEDIUM: Chromogenic Print EDITION: 200, 10 artist proofs Available Sizes and pricing: 70cm x 47cm (inches 27.50" x 18.25) $2,500 100cm x 66cm (39.25" x 26.25") $3,150 150cm x 100cm (59" x 39.25”) $4,900