Kouillou

Artist: Stephie Butler
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Kouillou

Kouillou is a Western Lowland Gorilla. I took this photo of him at Howletts wildlife park. I sat and watched this guy for hours, when he finally sat still enough for me to get a shot of him . It was as if he was giving me his permission. He has such a wonderful character. I’m hoping to go back soon…..

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godders

A very good, moody looking shot, well done, Nick
Stephie Butler

Thanks Nick….
salsbells69

He has such a warm look to his soul. Wonderful shot. This would have left me smiling~!
Krys Bailey

Stunning portrait of this fascinating gorilla face! Bravo!
Stephie Butler

Thank you so much for your comments
Sharon Hammond

Beautiful animal portrait
Pat Moore

This is so beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Tony Ryan

Wonderful capture. Am facinated by Gorillas and think your words about his permission are really cool. I just think these beings have so much wisdom and grace.
Stephie Butler

Thanks to everyone for all your kind words…... Tony, I couldn’t agree more, I almost felt at one time he was smiling at me, he kept running off, then returning to where I was patiently waiting …
FAIRIEWOMAN1

He’s looking right into our eyes. Who can look at a portrait like this and say animals dont have souls and their own intellegence? This is a moving portrait, thank you for sharing it.
Stephie Butler

Thanks Helen….I totaly agree…I felt he was communicating with me all the time I was watching him…
Ginger Barritt

Oh, wow….beautifully done…perfect head tilt, you can see curiosity, intelligence, and a bit of caution….love it.
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks Ginger…They are amazing animals aren’t they…
pulsdesign

Beautiful shot!
Stephie Butler replied

Thank you….
salsbells69

Congratulations on the Primates Group challenge Win Stephie!! Wonderful and deserved winner!!!
Stephie Butler replied

Thank you so much…I’m over the moon
Nature's Realm

amazing capture. – Dennis
Stephie Butler replied

Thank you so much Dennis. much appreciated…..
ApeArt

wow
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks so much.Sorry for late reply, but I have been so busy lately…..
awdigitaldreams

Fabulous capture!
Stephie Butler replied

Thank you so much….
Margaret Harris

Wow! I don’t think I’d want to get too close to him…scary!
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks Margaret… It was really kind of strange, as I had been watching him for so long, it was like he smiled and gave his approval, then posed for me.. I love Gorillas…..
Margaret Harris

I forgot to tell you this is an amazing portrait…the look on his face and the composition is excellent!!
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks Margaret..He is such a great guy. :D
Louise Robinson

Stunning portrait! Creates a very strong mood- very well taken!
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks Louise, very much appreciated…....
Pat Shawyer

We went to Howletts recently too..how did you manage to get him without the bars !! Wonderful
Stephie Butler

Hi Pat, thank you…....It’s a fantastic place, although we haven’t been there in a while…. I took it with a zoom lens, 70-300mm. Focused in on his eyes. There was a very slight green tinge on one part from the bars, mostly cropped off, the tiny bit that was left I burnt in PS…
Paul Horton

This is one of the best pictures of these wonderful animals I have ever seen, wonderful light, you have captured the expression briliantly, love it, excellent Stephie ;0) cheers, Paul
Stephie Butler replied

Apologies for not seeing your comment sooner, it’s been a busy time lately..Thank you so much, that is one huge compliment that is so appreciated…
Zoraida Pesante

LOVE IT AWESOME!!!
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks so much…..
jacqleen

ooooooooh so much expression here…........LOVE LOVE his face ..wow!
Stephie Butler replied

Thanks so much jacqleen…
Erika Gouws

Wow! Wonderful!!
Stephie Butler replied

Many thanks Erika…..
David Gillies 10 days ago

This is by far the best close up Gorilla portrait I’ve ever seen, one to be proud of, awesome!
Judy Wanamaker 3 days ago

What a great portrait. I love the dramatic lighting and his thoughtful expression.