Gorilla
This is a young, female Western Lowland Gorilla. She was sitting by herself in the late afternoon when she suddenly turned to look towards me and I caught her fleeting glimpse on camera.
Gorillas are amazing, beautiful animals, just as individual and thoughtful as ourselves. I want my Gorilla images to show both their similarities with human beings, and their unique differences.
My Gorilla series is currently on sale. 50% of proceeds go towards the Congo Rangers.
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Gorilla belongs to the following groups:
Exotic Mammals, Primates and ZoophoriaAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
velco, about 1 year ago
Charming!;)
Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago
Beautiful
Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago
This is beautiful Natalie.
James Pierce, about 1 year ago
So stunning – How do you do it ? The light is so perfect, and the expression. Do you have access somewhere at zoos etc to get these amazing images ?
Natalie Manuel, about 1 year ago
James – the light was very nice – completely even with a warm, afternoon cast. The Gorilla was sitting in front of a cave so was mostly dark behind her and I burnt out the rest in post processing. I also put a sepia cast over the image and slightly blurred then re-sharpened :)
As for the expression – lots of waiting! But nope, taken from the public spots..
James Pierce, about 1 year ago
I’m really jelous of you folks with a good eye for post processing techniques, burn this, a little colour there etc … Stunning !
Michelle Rogers, about 1 year ago
he is so beautiful and has so much personality. I so love your photos.
InfinityRain, about 1 year ago
Oh!! She’s gorgeous!!
andrew cowell, about 1 year ago
Wow, what a marvellous capture – 1st class!!!
Lefrog, about 1 year ago
Beautiful image – I have been doing some pastels of gorillas recently. This is an amazing shot -well done Natalie
Jason Smith, about 1 year ago
Amazing photo!
mellytshirts, about 1 year ago
That’s gorgeous. I just visited the gorillas in rwanda. They are unreal aren’t they?
Kent Palmer, about 1 year ago
Wow, Thank you for sharing, both the photo and your tech.
Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago
WHOA amazing shot. Absolutely love it
Tim Condon, about 1 year ago
Gorgeous shot Natalie.
Stephen Colquitt, about 1 year ago
Lovely portrait Natalie
Halcyon007, about 1 year ago
Very thoughtful looking – Nice shot
Heather Meadows, about 1 year ago
such a great portrait of this beautiful animal
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago
Lovely, gorgeous light, the expression, all of it priceless.
Mia1, about 1 year ago
Wow, this is unbelievable. Absolutely Stunning.
Nando Machado, about 1 year ago
In my opinion this image shows exactly what you wanted to show, Natalie: “both their similarities with human beings, and their unique differences”. Apart of that, it’s a wonderful portrait.
TonyLegg, about 1 year ago
Wonderful !!!! love it !!
Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago
such an amazing portrait – you can sense the awe and passion from your camera
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
this is a fantastic picture…it’s all about the eyes!
RonniLeigh, 11 months ago
OMG I so love primates and I can’t get enough of your pictures. I will be back after this one! And I know there are others I will want before I’m done. lol
ChimpCity, 10 months ago
respect.
shadowzone, 10 months ago
brilliant!! love the expression and the dark background, just gorgeous
whitetiger790, 7 months ago
so gorgeous!!
Klaudy Krbata, 7 months ago
You have stunning images. I love eyes contact between you and your objects. Absolutely excellent work Natalie.
kcranmer, 6 months ago
Sensational work…I bet you’ll love cheri’s work too:
Lisa G. Putman, 6 months ago
WOW!!! AMAZING!!! I love this!
Jan Piller, 5 months ago
Stunning work!!
Wildwings, 5 months ago
This is a stunning capture. Love the look on the young gorilla’s face.I happen to love primates. The more you study them the more you see their intelligence.
Mar Silva, 4 months ago
She is beautiful.
Nikki Mulkern, 3 months ago
This is stunning, beautiful portrait!