Esther's photos

Hanuman langur at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India. His face is so furry that you can barely see his eyes. AIMG_5249

Hanuman langurs at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5250

Wild Hanuman langur at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India. The langurs permitted a fairly close approach, but would mock attack if anyone came too close. AIMG_5227

Hanuman langur at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5229

These corbels at Ranthambore Fort show the effects of time in different ways. Ranthambore Fort in India was founded in 944. It passed through many rulers including the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captured the fortress in 1559. The area surrounding the fortress became a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur and is now a National Park where wild tigers and sloth bears live. AIMG_5191 AIMG_5231

Hanuman langur at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5234

Wild Hanuman langur and peacock at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India. Hanuman langurs were named after Hanuman, a monkey warrior from the Ramayana who burnt his hands and face trying to rescue Rama's wife. AIMG_5205

Wild peacock, Ranthamabore Fort, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5207

Ranthambore Fort in India was founded in 944. It passed through many rulers including the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captured the fortress in 1559. The area surrounding the fortress became a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur and is now a National Park where wild tigers and sloth bears live. AIMG_5210