ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The Siamang is thinking about whether to reply to the sounds of another Siamang, whose calls ricochet back and forth in a deafening noise. The Siamang's throat sac is fully blown, ready for his retort. Then the bliss of silence numbs the air, and the Siamang contemplates saving his breath for another day.

AUTHOR
Jennifere Thompson. I am a professional photographer living in Woodford, in the mountains between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. I specialise in portraits of wild animals and often focus on primates. This choice has led me to travel around the world for six years. I've often gone alone to study the primate for many hours. I don't know anyone else that could stand so still. I always like to see animals living in their natural environment, though I can't always do this. Instead, I'll visit animals in human-made simulated wild habitats, rehabilitation centres and sanctuaries. After capturing an image, I create unique and distinctive black-and-white portraits, often devoid of background, as the face does not require a story beyond what the viewer sees. Instead, I rely on human subconscious thoughts to draw them closer, and look into the primate's eyes. The dark images often take on human-like features, creating a parallel of emotions that humans share with the primate. I aim to invite an audience to research an endangered species status on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species.

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