SUBMISSION: Hands by Mariko Tada

The Proboscis Monkey is a lesser-known species endemic to Borneo's rainforest. With its unusual nose and ritual of hanging in "harems" amongst the trees, the world is largely unaware of the plight of this endangered monkey. Deforestation for palm oil and mining are threatening the future of the Proboscis, a species that can only be found on the island of Borneo. This image, entitled "Hands", illustrates how similar we truly are to the primate kingdom; a moment of contemplation as this young male examines his hands, thinking about...who knows? I felt as if I was capturing a very private moment not dissimilar to a person sitting in a park, deep in thought.