Intelligence Shines Through

Steve Buffington

Intelligence Shines Through

(A is for Ape)

I just heard a story of a little 4 year old boy who fell into a Gorilla pen in London some years back. A female went over and felt the boy over to ensure he was not badly hurt, then picked him up and kept him away from the large male Gorilla until she could hand the little boy over to zoo officials. It just seemed like a good story to share.

(Taken in the Los Angeles Zoo with a Nikon D300 using a Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 lens).

Featured in the group ImageWriting in June 09.

—1st place finisher in the Western Lowland Gorilla Challenge in the group Primate Art.

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Intelligence Shines Through by Steve Buffington
  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A wonderful capture indeed :))

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    wonderful image what a beautiful animal ! I remember that story Steve , it was so heartwarming , they are so like us ! cheers Jane

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    oh , dear, how i love them and alll of Gods lovely creatures. what a beautiful story , heartwarming and beautiful .. and to boot , wow, what a capture so perfect , steve.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Steve, an excellent story to share, but it’s not as good as the photo!

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Wonderful capture Steve! You can see so much in those eyes, they tell their own story. Glad you included the other story, animals are so amazing. Great work.

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    Wonderful Steve

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Great shot and story, he really looks like he is thinking something through

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fantastic work, Steve!

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    I am always fascinated by these animals! And wonder if we are doing the right thing keeping them in captivity! Fantastic portrait! The intelligence is apparent! Wonderful story as well Steve and makes me ponder even more…

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    What a magnificent capture and portrait. Splendid work.

  • Len Bomba

    Len Bomba

    Maternal instinct knows no boundaries! This is a wonderful capture Steve. In his/her expression, I can see those brain cells working overtime. Well done. Len

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    That’s a wonderful story to share! Wonderful shot, Steve!

  • Clark Thompson

    Clark Thompson

    “Koko wants pancakes!”

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Such an intelligent face…wonderful image.
    Congratulations on your well deserved feature!

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    Excellent capture Steve, an interesting story also. they really are so intelligent. instant fave. ;)

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature with this wonderful capture and story!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    what a fabulous shot of this mighty Western lowland, beautiful story too.

    Here’s another that may interest you – Jambo, world renowned for a similar incident, but sadly not with us any longer

    I was lucky enough to meet him once, while he was with us :)

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks so much. And here you know the exact name of the species. That is great. The other story did interest me. I had not heard of it. These guys are impressive!—Steve

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    A great shot Steve, perfect title!!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks much Shaun. The eyes say it all don’t they.—Steve

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    He does look intelligent, Beautiful photo Steve!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you for the nice comment Ellen. Always appreciated.—Steve

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Suberb capture Steve.

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Brandie!—Steve

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely photo…......

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Hello there Antanas. And thank you.—Steve

  • Katy Breen

    Katy Breen

    Wow, what a story, and such a FANTASTIC capture of this amazing animal. Beautiful photo Steve!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Katy!—Steve

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture Steve

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks Kath!—Steve

  • Strolch

    Strolch

    Wow.. what a look he expresses .. and what a story!..

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks. Appreciated!—Steve

  • IndraniGhose

    IndraniGhose

    TERRIFIC SHOT!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you Indrani!—steve

  • DaveBassett

    DaveBassett

    Classic pose – great capture.

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks Dave. Appreciated.—Steve

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    fantastic my friend and i love and remember that story!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thanks Carol. The timing was right. I had just heard the tale after I had taken this shot.—Steve

  • creativetravler

    creativetravler

    Absolutely gorgeous

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Sorry, sorry, sorry for such a late reply. Really appreciate the comment. Thank you. I simply missed it.—Steve

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    fabulous Steve!

  • Steve Buffington replied

    Thank you. I have a lot of shots of animals looking right at the camera, but this one seems to come right out of the screen to the viewer. —Steve

  • Alex Gardiner

    Alex Gardiner

    I love the softness of gorilla’s faces. They are very articulate with their expressions and it give my face a chance to smile each time I am fortunate to view them. So thanks for this brilliant picture as it lets me do just that today. :)
    Alex.

  • Steve Buffington replied

    What a great comment Alex. I can’t ask more from a picture. Thank you.—Steve

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Wonderful work

  • BigD

    BigD

    Great shot, Steve

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Awesome capture

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