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"Motherly Love: Serenity of a Mother Snow Monkey and Her Baby in a Deep Blue Onsen" - Limited Edition of 10 worldwide (all sizes combined)
Motherly Love: Serenity of a Mother Snow Monkey and Her Baby in a Deep Blue Onsen Limited Edition of 10 worldwide (all sizes combined)January morning, fresh snow falling. A mother snow monkey cradles her baby in the steaming onsen, bodies pressed close in perfect trust. The water glows a deep, vibrant indigo against the warm tones of their fur — a quiet harmony of color and emotion. Shot on 100-megapixel medium format: every wet strand, every ripple, every gentle breath captured in breathtaking detail. One of the most tender moments I’ve ever witnessed — strictly limited to 10 prints worldwide.日本語 「母の愛 – 深い青の温泉に寄り添う雪猿の親子」 全世界10枚限定（全サイズ合計）一月の朝、雪が舞う中、母猿が赤ちゃんを優しく抱き寄せる。 深い青の温泉と温かな毛並みの色彩が溶け合い、静かな感動を生む。中判100MPで撮影されたため、濡れた毛一本、水面のさざ波、穏やかな吐息までが驚くほど鮮明に。 これまで見た中で最も優しい野生の瞬間 — 全世界で10枚のみの限定販売です。