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I’ve never been a huge primate fan (apart from Lemurs) but these Western Lowland Gorillas (gorilla gorilla) at London Zoo have given me a new found respect and fascination for their species, and indeed their plight in the wild. This big girl is one of two amazing critters who nobly endured all the gawping and snapping from us human beans ;o) Interestingly, a human girl toddler seemed to be the only one who captured her interest!
Canon EOS 50D with Canon EF 70-200mm L IS f/4
ISO 800 / 1/160 / f4 / 173mm
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melant1017
This is wonderful, I love the emotion you have captured here :-) WELL DONE!
~A
Krys Bailey replied
Thank you so much Antonio! She sure has expressive eyes – that’s what really grabbed me! ;o)
Cynthia Adams
My God…this is outstanding Krys,the expression,the hand holding the rope..the entire image is absolutely outstanding.I love this..Bravo Hun..Brilliant.xx
Krys Bailey replied
Aw ta Cyn. These gals were sooooooooo amazing and humanlike in all they did, only I couldn’t help but feel they were superior to us human beans!!! ;o)
Cynthia Adams
I read the human beans thing before looking at her,and sniggered at your words Krys..but I was so blown away by the image I forgot to mention the comedy bit.
I think they are superior in many ways..but I do feel so sorry for them in captivity.
I am trying to talk hubby into taking me to London Zoo for a visit..just have to see the girls.xx
Krys Bailey replied
You go Cyn! I went with my pal from Tasmania who was over here for a few days (heck I had to drive us through London avoiding the Congestion Charging Zone and I’m a Hampshire (ground)Hog !) We were at the zoo 4.5 hours and still only saw half of it! Make it a long day!!! ;o) p.s. Bristol Zoo also has some gorillas….......
Christopher E...
excellent image, and they are superior to us human beings, unfortunately tho, the humans think They are the smarter ones
the lighting and detail on this image is outstanding!
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Chris! Ye gads – the light here was dismal! I was lucky to get away with ISO800!!! ;o)
Richard G Witham
Wonderfully composed Krys. Her expression really draws you in.
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Richard! Oh yes, her eyes were mesmerising! ;o)
C J Hummel - ...
WOW WOW WOwzer, Fabulous capture!
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks CJ! How are you doing??? ;o)
C J Hummel - ...
Not so great at the moment – hope to go out to WWT tomorrow, maybe to the BWC. hope the weather holds
C J Hummel - ...
what about you? how are things with you?
Krys Bailey replied
I’m fine thanks! Just got back from a small trip to stay in London with my Tasmanian pal (who walked the marathon this year – last year she ran it!) I was a real tourist!!! ;o) Hope you have a great day tomorrow wherever you venture out! We must meet up again one day! ;o) Soon!
Martina Fagan
An amazing shot Krys:)
carpenter777
gorgeous
monaiman
wow I love the look you captured in his eyes !!! once in life shot !! Outstanding !!!
Krys Bailey replied
Oh thank you but you’re too generous! This young lady was so expressive! ;o)
Al Bourassa
Awesome shot! A poster child!
monaiman
So expenssive ???
Krys Bailey replied
:o)) Maybe expensive too, rofl! ;o))
AnitaInverarity
Gorgeous emotive piece Krys x
linifer
Awesome capture!!!!
dawndavies
a fabulous shot tony, dawnx
Krys Bailey replied
Tony??? Yup, thanks Dawn! You have great gorillas at Bristol Zoo! ;o)
dawndavies
sorry krys, dont know where me brain is today, thats the 3rd time i have done this tonight, forgive me, i have been shooting all day again and am waked hehe think i best get a hot bath and an early night hehe dawnxx
Krys Bailey replied
Dawn – you are a super friend! Go and chill out – you deserve it! ;o)))
Lori Peters
Another excellent work, Krys. A great close-up. xo
dawndavies
aww and i did not recognise her either hehe great shot krys, dawnxx
dawndavies
i think you are pretty neat too krys, yes i am off for a how bubbly bath a little tv and bedibyes hehe catch up tommorow, dawnxx
Bonnie T. Barry
Such intensity in those eyes! Krys, you know how to get right to the heart of your subjects! You’re a whiz and I always marvel at your work!
Jellybean720
Just Beautiful.. Great Capture :))
Dusker
And we think we are the only thinking beings. The eyes have it with this lovely photo.
Rosemaree
Oh this is so amazing. What a great image and wonderful text.
Stephie Butler
What an absolutely wonderful capture Krys.. The expression on her face is priceless….I can sit and watch these guys for hours with much admiration….Have been promising myself a trip to London Zoo, must make time for it….
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Stephie! I just wish I’d had more time to get round the zoo. We were there around 4.5 hours and still didn’t see half of it! ;o)
rodsfotos
Love this Krys, gorillas and orangutans have long fascinated me, perhaps the closeness of that link, but their faces are always so expressive, sadly in captivity, the expressions are often very sad looking but not at all on this occasion, wonderful work,
Regards, Rod.
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Rod! I think much of the time she did look sad, but then I think that is the natural expression of many animals and we may read too much into it! ;o)
brian pendrey
brilliant lighting awesome portrait shot
Globalphotos
Stunning shot, what soulful eyes :-)
Sandra Heath
Oh Lois! He looks so wise and wistful. Beautiful capture!
Sandra Heath
Whoops, ‘she’ not he.
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Sandra! I don’t suppose she knows if I was a he or a she! All humans look the same to them, rofl! ;o)
Louise Robinson
Fantastic shot! Great focus and detail!
Deon de Waal
Love the expression on this guys face!!!
Nature's Realm
stunning shot…..you caught his emotion well. – Dennis
Nature's Realm
her emotion:)