Dreaming of a Peaceful World

Adam Gormley

Dreaming of a Peaceful World

Another of the beautiful Majestic animals on the Critically Endangered list, with about 100,000 of these Western Lowland Gorillas left.

I love the dreamy pose of this shot, maybe dreaming of a peaceful world where his relatives are not getting slaughtered in the wild by poachers.

Canon 50D, 800mm (400mm + 2x Tamron). This one was about 60 metres away. Available Large!

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Dreaming of a Peaceful World by Adam Gormley
Dreaming of a Peaceful World by Adam Gormley
  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Wonderful Shot!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Raven :)

  • lanebrain photography

    lanebrain phot...

    Adam, Fantasitc Shot…that is a hard one to get right with all of the black in him…you nailed it!!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much, I know what you mean, the camera goes koo koo with the colours.. This was a lucky one.

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    Wow Scott Tremendous shot love it.

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Susan :)

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    so SORRY; Adam i ment WOW ADAM lol xxx

  • Adam Gormley replied

    :)

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    great shot

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks Heloisa :)

  • GloriaDK

    GloriaDK

    Great shot Adam. Go and have a look at my tshirts.

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Nice stuff, thanks for the comment! :)

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Oh wow! Just fabulous Adam!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Barbara :)

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A superb shot which grabs at the heart strings .

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Irene, I’m glad this one worked out, such a powerful message in it :)

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    How gorgeous!!!.....Superb capture, Adam…... :-))

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Sue :)

  • jansnow

    jansnow

    This is fantastic Adam!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Jan :)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    This is such an emotional image, love the expression and the flowers! Beautiful! Dee

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Dee, they are wonderful animals :)

  • Auntymazza

    Auntymazza

    Awesome Adam

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Auntymazza :)

  • Suzanne D Jaeschke

    Suzanne D Jaes...

    Wow excellent shot …. :)

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Suzanne :)

  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Top shot Adam !

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Steven mate :)

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Nice shot,tne missing black pigment in the fingers is amazing too!!!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Lance :)

  • Novice

    Novice

    it’s all in the eyes

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Yeah, definately a dreamy look :) Thanks!

  • Cindirelli

    Cindirelli

    This is awesome, Adam! He is truly magnificent! Nicely captured! ~|}:)

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Cindi! :)

  • rain-dogs

    rain-dogs

    this is top-shelf national geographic stuff…my partner loooovess it but wants to know where did you get him from and how much does he eat…..she wants one now!! really amazing photo watching your work today has been like going on safari…...cheers

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Cheers mate, I’m glad you guys liked it :)

  • Tim Denny

    Tim Denny

    Nice take here, good job

  • Adam Gormley replied

    thanks very much Tim! :)

  • JacquiK

    JacquiK

    Love this great shot Adam

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Jacqui :)

  • robmac

    robmac

    If only Adam but if only unfortunately human nature decrees other wise. a great shot

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Yeah, it’s a shame mate.. Thanks for the comment Rob :)

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Beautiful Capture,
    He looks as like he is in a deep & happy thinking mode.

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Brandie! :)

  • John Peel

    John Peel

    Well done again, Adam

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much John :)

  • Stormygirl

    Stormygirl

    Fantastic!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much :)

  • Sooty6

    Sooty6

    Isnt he just a beauty. Well shot Adam

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Sooty :)

  • Nickolay Stanev

    Nickolay Stanev

    Great shot, Adam! Very touching. :)

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks Nickolay, appreciated :)

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    Goodness I just love this picture. It is just so beautiful. I love it! :) :)

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Cheyenne, appreciated :)

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    This is so lovely:) and very beautiful !!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thank you very much Jacky!! :)

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    You are so welcome. I love Gorilla’s they are kind and peacful to me, comforting. But this picture takes the cake in all the gorilla pictures I’ve seen =)

  • CherilynJoy

    CherilynJoy

    You caught a fantastic pose from this guy. Nicely done.

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Cherilyn! :)

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    I have been picking up so many good hints from you your imaged Adam this is no exception beautiful shot.

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Awesome Kathryn, I appreciate the kind words, and comments :)

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Brilliant capture…...............love the clarity

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Barssel :)

  • Finny

    Finny

    Love this one Adam

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Finny :)

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    Nice capture. Very dreamy…

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Helen :)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Adam this image just melts my heart! What an awesome capture…so much emotion…
    I love the dreamy pose of this shot, maybe dreaming of a peaceful world where his relatives are not getting slaughtered in the wild by poachers . So true Adam…...I appreciate the message here. JD

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks for the lovely words Joyce, I appreciate the comment :)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    wow, excellent capture he looks so lost in the moment.

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks Joy, appreciate the comments :)

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    lovely,,,,

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Ros, appreciate all the comments :)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Gorgeous capture, Adam!

  • Adam Gormley replied

    Thanks very much Béla, appreciate all the comments mate :)

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    across the rainbow bridge may there be peace but in this one perhaps someday

  • Vasile Stan

    Vasile Stan

    Precious capture Adam, makes you wonder of who we are vs who we think we are vis-a-vis the “next of kin”.
    I really love this one.

  • kimangeline

    kimangeline

    beautiful, emotional…love it!

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