This shot is taken in the north of Rwanda near the DR Congo border. It showcases the absurd beauty of this broken land. Known as the land of one thousand hills Rwanda is bursting at the seams. This shots is part of the ‘world’s most expensive card’ promotion initiated by John Robb. It has raised close to $700 AUD so far.
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) / >< / / / / / / /
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… / / This large Silverback was only a few meters away from us! / / (Virunga Volcanoes – Rwanda) / / / / / / /
*WILD AND 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… / / / Unfortunately, Mountain Gorilla numbers are small, with only approximately 700 left in the wild. The primary threat comes from forest clearance and degradation, as the region’s growing human population struggles to eke out a living. / / I am hopeful ways can be found to control these problems before it is too late. / / (Virunga volcanoes – Rwanda) / >< / / / / / / / / /
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. “ / / / / /
Will these majestic apes be able to hold onto what little hope they have? Lets all hope so!! / / 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.) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
A lovely mountain gorilla in Rwanda, it was such a wonderful experience to meet him. He is one of 380 left in Rwanda and his name is Ntakibazo. He is part of the Umubano Group, meaning “neighborliness”. Umubano has 9 individuals: 1 Silverback; 1 Sub adult male; 3 Adult females and 4 Babies. Led by Charles, the dominant silverback, Umubano was formerly a part of the Amahoro group. As Charles matured into a silverback of the same rank as Ubumwe, he could not stand being given orders and decided to stage a fight and challenge Ubumwe. The fight went on for weeks and then months. Finally, Charles managed to snatch from Ubumwe a few females and formed his own group. Since then, he has commanded respect and recognition from Ubumwe.
June 2007 I’m on a roll with mixed mediums! This one is a mix of calico, hessian, shellac, paints, string… I have tried to capture the essence and textures of Africa… It smells like Africa funny enough, could be attributed to the sage burning at the time of creation. Look out for the symbols… Table Mountain, Tribal Patterns, The bushveld, animals and animal totems. x Carmen
To spend an hour with Mountain Gorillas is one of the best wildlife experiences you can ever hope for. They captivate you and you become lost in the moment. Your time with them goes so fast you are left just wanting more… This shot of their feet illustrates how very similar they are to us! / / (Virunga volcanoes, Rwanda.) / >< / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
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… / / Will these majestic apes be able to hold onto what little hope they have? / / (Virunga volcanoes, Rwanda.) / >< / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
A lovely mountain gorilla in Rwanda, it was such a wonderful experience to meet him. He is one of 380 left in Rwanda and his name is Ntakibazo. He is part of the Umubano Group, meaning “neighborliness”. Umubano has 9 individuals: 1 Silverback; 1 Sub adult male; 3 Adult females and 4 Babies. Led by Charles, the dominant silverback, Umubano was formerly a part of the Amahoro group. As Charles matured into a silverback of the same rank as Ubumwe, he could not stand being given orders and decided to stage a fight and challenge Ubumwe. The fight went on for weeks and then months. Finally, Charles managed to snatch from Ubumwe a few females and formed his own group. Since then, he has commanded respect and recognition from Ubumwe. Taken with Nikon D50.
A view of Table mountain with a fair amount of post processing. A combination of two images in the name of art.
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… / This large Silverback was only a few meters away from us! / / (Virunga volcanoes – Rwanda) / / / >< / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Oils on canvas. Cape Town, the city of my birth. Dusk falling and the lights are coming on under the shadow of the great mountain where I was born. When the ‘table cloth’ forms over the mountain, Van Hunks and the old devil are smoking their pipes like crazy in a never ending competition and the cloth of cloud falls over the table like a waterfall. (old legend). The sky is clear over the mountain here today and the sea becomes black and purple as the light shifts. The view is from Blauwberg Strand. Original oil painting is 30×40 inches. Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand Clare Artist Blog
WILD AND 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… / This large Silverback was only a few meters away from us! / / Unfortunately, Mountain Gorilla numbers are small, with only approximately 700 left in the wild. The primary threat comes from forest clearance and degradation, as the region’s growing human population struggles to eke out a living. I am hopeful ways can be found to control these problems before it is too late. / / (Virunga volcanoes – Rwanda) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
WILD AND 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… These gorillas were a few metres away but the soulful emotion between our glances was immense and also saddening. I hope these majestic apes are able to hold on. / / There my be hope yet for the mountain gorilla as a recent WWF report states, please have a look at it HERE (Virunga volcanoes – Rwanda) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
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… / / All the images are from our trip to ‘Virunga volcanoes’ in Rwanda. / / Other Calendars / -Click to view- / / If you would like a bespoke calendar made from any of my images please bubblemail me! / / / /
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Our precious Virunga Mountain Gorillas in the Democratic Congo Republic near the Rwandan border in Africa, are extremely endangered mainly due to warfare, charcoal farmers and poaching; All dangers imposed by Man. Their numbers are severely diminished as they balance precariously near the brink of extinction. / 50% proceeds from sales of this print assist WildlifeDirect.org
One of those occasions when everything slips into place. / A strange thing to encounter, the fiercest of heat, while gazing up at an immense mountain and its glaciers, knowing that you are on the Equator ! / Taken with a Canon EOS40D. FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/style-class-elegance
We had to wait for a while, for the Elephants to walk into the scene, and for the mountain to clear. A very pleasant wait indeed ! Sundown does not last very long on the Equator. Shot on a CanonEOS40D. With hoya polariser attached. FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/style-class-elegance
My greeting when I visited a Masai village alone. They were wonderful people, I will never forget them. / The light was very intense, and highlighted the vivid colours of their colourful costumes. Many of them still observe the old customs and maintain the traditional way of life. Shot on a Canon EOS40D with polarising filter / FEATURED ON RB FRONT PAGE July 6th 2009, and / FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/natural-color-and-light / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/style-class-elegance / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/first-things / and / http://www.redbubble.com/african-art-writing / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/your-magic-places
A scene along the road out of Amboseli National Park, travelling to West Tsavo. / A small Masai village sits in the shade of the Acacia trees. shot on a Canon EOS40D, hand held, f13, with polarising filter attached. Processed in PS CS3, RAW file, levels/curves adjustments. FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/african-art-writing / AND / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/rebel-group / AND / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/natural-color-and-light / AND / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/collage-and-landscape-photography / AND / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/style-class-elegance /
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