Honorable Mention
Japanese macaque
DESCRIPTION
A face of stoic resilience: A Japanese macaque, or 'snow monkey,' meets the camera with an unimpressed gaze in Hakuba, 2013. These remarkable primates, native to Japan, are famous for their ability to thrive in cold climates. With their thick fur coats and pinkish-red faces, they've adapted to survive in some of Japan's snowiest regions. Known for their intelligence and complex social structures, Japanese macaques have captured global attention, particularly for their habit of bathing in natural hot springs to stay warm. This close-up showcases the expressive face of these fascinating creatures, offering a glimpse into their world amidst the snowy landscapes of Nagano Prefecture. AUTHOR
Peter-Paul de Meijer (born in 1987 in Sluis, the Netherlands) is combining a medical career (he is a part-time general practitioner) with one in photography. Success in photography came early, being awarded the second prize in the prestigious Nike Sweetspot photo competition, shortly after starting photography in 2007. De Meijer’s work was recognized by a number of outdoor magazines for whom he became a frequent contributor in the following years. During this period, he combined personal work with commercial assignments for various companies in the outdoors industry such as Red Bull, O’Neill and Motion Analysis.More recently De Meijer has been shifting his photographic interests towards travel and interior photography. In 2011 he started an on-going collaboration with 3 star Michelin chef Sergio Herman. His work has been featured in a variety of editorial magazines, such as Traveller’s World (Europe), Whitebook (China) and Powder Magazine (USA), amongst others.
