Dignified
WILD & FREE
To spend an hour with Mountain Gorillas is one of the best wildlife experiences you can ever hope for. They captivate you with their eyes and you become lost in the moment. Your time with them goes so fast you are left just wanting more…
(Virunga volcanoes, Rwanda.)
Nominated for ‘Pay It Forward’ group by:
Julie Langford 
” This image for me just shows the Mountian Gorilla for what it really is. A beautiful and intelligent being, capable of emotion, love, care and understanding. The photograph is stunningly beautiful and technically perfect in every way. I adore this piece of art, in my eyes, it is a true masterpiece. “
Dignified belongs to the following groups:
Endangered Species, Exotic Mammals, Pay It Forward, Primate Art, Technical Photography, The Eyes Have It, The Fine Art of Photography and Wild Nature Photography & Writing Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Frank Legault
Very beautiful capture!!!
pryere
Phew, I could look at this for hours
Another masterwork Steve
KCphoto
Fantastic capture! Love the expression! :)K
Julie Langford
OMG – you are going to cost me a flaming fortune after Xmas Steve – this is truly magnificent.
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
These shots you have of the mountain gorillas Steve…..... Are Spectacular!!!! .... He is SO Gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful experiences with all of us here on the redbubble!! :-) Outstanding photo!!
Cheri McEachin
WOw super shot—-this is just fantastic
Julie Langford
Had to come back for another look, and will keep coming back – this one makes me so sad – thinking who could hurt these animals, who in their right mind could hunt down and shoot four of these beautiful creatures in Virunga National Park this year, and why – it brings tears to my eyes.
Carisma
So difficult to catch the eyes of an ape!! you did it!! and masterfully!
paula whatley
amazing photo
Sheryl Kasper
An amazing photo.
Jeff Burns
Freaking fabulous well done.
My God is this awesome
RoughDiamond
so beautiful
lensman
Hi Steve,
The expression on his face just says it all. You just don’t mess with these guys (London Zoo once had a captive gorilla called Guy) and yes, they do have that ‘humbling’ effect on we mere humans.
Monster
Respect to the Mountain Gorillas!
Kim Roper
Lovely to see in their natural environment! Beautifully captured Steve!
Gregory Ewanowich
This is an incredible shot Steve! Very Captivating and one that will keep you coming back for more! How could anyone want to do harm to such a beautiful creature?
mikrin
What an awesome shot Oh to be there!!
Al Bourassa
Very intelligent creatures. I envy you greatly!
Virginia McGowan
ohhh everybody else says it all ! sooooo wonderfyl. gosh how close were you?
JennyDean
Isn’t this just great. Love it
Robert Elliott
A superb capture Steve!!!
aftsun
Very nicely done.
Shauna Noble
what a thrill – this is just so fabulous
Helene Kippert
Wonderful capture Steve
cdwork
Awesome, poignant view
Sharon Bishop
What an amazing experience to be so close to such a creature as this. Great expression on his face…mind you I don’t how you managed to hold the camera so still even with a telephoto lens on !!!!
Robyn Maynard
Beautiful shot ;-)
pat oubridge
What a magnificent capture of a truly magnificent animal
salsbells69
Absolutely stunning image. Thanks for sharing!
Andy Harris
great shot – looks like he is surveying his territory… and he can have it – I wouldn’t argue! Great capture!
David Iori
Great capture well done
ECGardner
He certainly is dignified… You’ve captured so much thought and feeling in his face and body language. Beautifully done.
JudithE
HI Steve, ..this captured my heart after I saw the special on the slaughtering of these fantastic animals because of the wood used for illegal sales..Made me sick..This and all the rest of your work, is truly a blessing :)
rogersmith
wow … what an amazing experience!
Irene Burdell
You have captured a wonderful expression here , I wonder what he is thinking,? Probably clear off now I have had enough.
mariarty
A wonerful photo. What a magnificent animal, you are so lucky.
Jocelyn Hyers
Gorgeous capture!
Cathy Cale
Oh I love him. Would love this opportunity.
MinoYasue
Yes, I feel it. The facial expression is super!
mwfoster
Graceful creature, Lovely capture of one in the wild
greenfrog153
Another amazing capture Steve.
Ryan Abboud
Nice Capture
JoAnnHayden
Dignified and majestic, beautiful capture
ashroc
this is superb!
Wayne Pearson
Fantastic image, amazing expression.
Wayne Pearson
Amazing image, it is so hard to get expressions like this from these beautiful Gorillas. Well done Steve.
Cheers ,
Wayne