Take My Hand
Conservation Message
Listed by USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service) as endangered and protected by CITES. Gorillas are endangered due to increases in human population and the need to cultivate more land for farming and cattle. The natural habitat of the gorilla is shrinking. Poaching is also a problem for gorillas.
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elphonline
This is so sad and touching. Beautiful shot.This should be in the true compassion book.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Elphonline. Didn’t mean to make anyone sad just wanted folks to think. What is the true compassion book?
eXposure
deeply touching capture …
beautiful Lori ♥
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Exposure. :)
Shelley Heath
Wow. This photo speaks volumes. Great work
Lori Walton replied
Thank you so very much Shelley.
Woodyk2
This is brilliant!
Lori Walton replied
Wow Thanks Woody. :)
Tate6
Such a wonderful, emotional, sad, thoughtful photo. Really wonderful!!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you very much Tate. :)
Wanda Faircloth
Lori this is an awesome capture! Very well done and the description is perfect!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Wanda. :)
flyfish70
Very strong and moving. Fits will with the words as well. I think this is my favorite so far Lori. Just awesome!!!!!!!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Flyfish. I think it is mine also.
BigD
Such emotions behind this photo, Lori. BigD
Lori Walton replied
Thank you BigD.
Julie Langford
Oh My – how beautiful. Such a precious moment captured here. It says everything! Thanks for the heads up Chris :)
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Julie. I am glad you like it.
elphonline
courage, compassion and friendship group had a competition for a book. Unfortunately it is now closed. This photo would have been perfect for it.
Lori Walton replied
Yes it would have.
pat oubridge
Incredibly potent image Lori, makes my heart go out to them
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Pat.
dc witmer
very cool photo, sad but true story behind it.
Lori Walton replied
Thanks Doug. Yes it is sad that such a beautiful creature is endangered and IN Danger.
Carisma
You have caught a special moment here !!! A picture directly to the heart!!!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you very much Carisma
Carmen Mandel-...
This lovely moment, Lori, exudes tenderness and conveys a strong message. As caretakers of this planet, we ought to protect, conserve and educate. The fate of the Gorilla is sorrowful; it needs our voices and action. This exceptional image will touch many hearts, indeed.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you so very much Carmen.
Mar Silva
Lori- this is such a beautiful image!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Mar Silva. It means alot to have captured something that touches so many.
Lisa G. Putman
Wow! I love this! What a sweet moment you’ve captured and so sell!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Lisa.
Anne-Marie Lad...
Wow! This photo says so much… deeply touching and emotional, Lori. Beautifully captured.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you AnneMarie
Graham Lea
Utterly surreal. Great shot.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Graham.
Carisma
I was sure I had favorited this one!! wasit a gremlin in the works???
Lori Walton replied
RB gremlins?? Thank you for coming back.
SandraRos
This is such a moving and striking photograph, very well done. Kind regards out of Africa
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Sandra
Carisma
Congrats Lori !! Your entry was sure to be one of the winners!!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Carisma.
Anibal
wow what a powerful picture,, well done
Lori Walton replied
Thank you very much Anibal
Laurkat
beautiful and moving.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Laurkat
DarkStars
Gorgeous and very moving :)
Lori Walton replied
Thank you DarkStars.
itsallgoodamanda
Excellent job it says so much!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you so much Amanda.
Wanda Lechene
awwwwww
Lisa Kenny
what a beautiful photo… i wish i’d taken it
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Lisa.
Amber Galvin
wow amazing shot. the amount of details is stunning. great message
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Amber. I am glad you like it.
MillicentMorrow
oh my! brings tears to the eyes.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you but I didn’t mean to make you cry, only meant for folks to think.
DWarren
Wow, this touches your heart…......so powerful! What a terrific image!!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Dyle
izzybeth
This is really sweet. Love it.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Izzybeth
Cindy Lemoi
Love this!
Well done.
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Cindy.
julie08
Fantastic image:)
karenuk1969
Wonderful, emotive shot.
Pip Gerard
this is absolutely incredible – I think I’ve been staring at it for 5 minutes!
I never knew Gorillas had fingernails. If you look at just the tips of the fingers they could easily be mistake for human fingers!
And the texture, wrinkles and colour of their leathery skin is incredible.
Then to top all that intrigue off there’s the extremely touching emotional impact of them holding hands.
I would definitely class this photo as one of the best I’ve seen on Red Bubble!!! Well Done!!
redrosedigital
Quite poignant. Very subtly points out the extraordinary similarities between gorillas and humans. From a technical point of view, I really like how the light has highlighted the creases in the top hand and, of course, the very tight composition. It’s also quite difficult to get a good exposure when most of the subject is dark grey to black.
Karen Moore
This is amazing, It’s as though I can feel the texture of the hand. So nicely done. The comp is perfect, color too. Just love it.
lizh467
Wow, this is such a detailed shot, it make me want to reach out and feel the wrinkles! i think it shows a caring more delicate side to the gorilla that you dont normally see, well done!
Lori Walton replied
Thank you Liz! I am amazed at how many this shot has touched.
VaLover
So powerfull! Yet so sad! Great shot!
Tania Birch
Beautiful just beautiful I’m speechless!
Nancy Chambers
Very powerful Lori. :)
Colleen Milburn
WOW. What an incredible shot – so very beautiful, Lori – well done, indeed!!
Hena Tayeb
great shot
Maxoperandi
Gorillas are endangered…thank for this!