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This Western Lowland Gorilla and her baby son was shot from 100 feet away. All I wanted to do was get closer. It was starting to rain and she moved into the entrance to her shelter. I consider myself lucky to get this shot.
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Lt. General Wade’s Bridge at Aberfeldy in the Breadalbane region of Highland Perthshire (Breadalbane means “Highland Scotland” in Gaelic). Shot taken on Saturday 20th December 08 in the middle of our winter. Designed by William Adam, Scotland’s best architect. The total cost was £3,596 or, in today’s terms, over £1m. ”... a freestone bridge over the Tay, of five arches, nearly 400ft. in length, the middle arch 60 feet wide, the starlings of oak and the piers and landbreasts founded on piles shod with iron….” (House of Commons Journal, 7th February 1734). The bridge was first opened to traffic at the end of October 1733. Wade regarded it the greatest of his considerable achievements in road-making. In 9 years he had personally supervised the construction of over 250 miles of military roads in the Highlands – the first engineered roads in Britain since Roman times. lt is now the only one of Wade’s 35 major bridges to remain in use as a public highway. Built for 18th century wheeled carriages, it survives to the 21st century as a great memorial to a great roadbuilding engineer. The River Tay, Scotland longest river, meanders across Scotland from Loch Tay before flowing out to sea at the Firth of Tay. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland. Featured in : HDR Photography : 21 Apr 09 / Sold a Matted Print on 21st May 09.
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The King Vulture Portrait…... Please view this bird larger he is stunning ! ... (-: The King Vulture, is a large Central and South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly colored of the New World Vultures. King Vultures have lived up to 30 years in captivity, though their lifespan in the wild is unknown. This vulture uses urohydrosis, defecating on its legs, in order to lower its body temperature. Despite its bill and large size, it is relatively unaggressive at a kill and will normally back down rather than fight.The King Vulture lacks a voice box, though it can make low croaking noises and wheezing sounds.Its only natural predators are snakes, which will prey upon the vulture’s eggs and young, and large cats such as jaguars, which may surprise and kill an adult vulture at a carcass. The King Vulture feeds solely on carrion and, unlike some New World Vultures, is not known to kill sick or dying animals for food.It often eats stranded fish along river banks, but does not come to village refuse dumps for food.Though it has keen eyesight which can help it locate food. There is evidence that suggests a decline in population, though it is not significant enough to cause it to be listed.This decline is due primarily to habitat destruction and poaching.
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Another of the beautiful Majestic animals on the Critically Endangered list, with about 100,000 of these Western Lowland Gorillas left. I love the dreamy pose of this shot, maybe dreaming of a peaceful world where his relatives are not getting slaughtered in the wild by poachers. Canon 50D, 800mm (400mm + 2x Tamron). This one was about 60 metres away. Available Large!
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I’ve never been a huge primate fan (apart from Lemurs) but these Western Lowland Gorillas (gorilla gorilla) at London Zoo have given me a new found respect and fascination for their species, and indeed their plight in the wild. This big girl is one of two amazing critters who nobly endured all the gawping and snapping from us human beans ;o) Interestingly, a human girl toddler seemed to be the only one who captured her interest! Canon EOS 50D with Canon EF 70-200mm L IS f/4 / ISO 800 / 1/160 / f4 / 173mm
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In the centre, the Weem Rock and in the distance, the snow covered Grampian Mountain range seen looking over the River Tay near the Village of Aberfeldy in the Breadalbane region of Highland Perthshire (Breadalbane means “Highland Scotland” in Gaelic). Shot taken on Saturday 20th December 08 in the middle of our winter. The Grampian Mountains or Grampians (Am Monadh in Gaelic) are one of the three major mountain ranges in Scotland, extending northeast to southwest and forming a natural barrier between the Highlands and the Lowlands. The Tay is Scotland longest river, meandering across Scotland from Loch Tay before flowing out to sea at the Firth of Tay. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.
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Another Western Lowland – this time on top of the world / /
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One of the many old bridges over the Union Canal. This one is close to Old Philpstoun, West Lothian, Scotland. This 31.5 mile contour canal travels from The Falkirk Wheel to Edinburgh. Popular features of this gentle lock-free waterway include the Avon, Almond and Slateford Aqueducts, which are among the finest in Britain. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. Camera: Canon EOS 450D BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland. Sold a Card on 22nd Jun 08.
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I took this photograph about a year and a half ago, and it is one that I have been thinking about uploading, but have never managed to bring myself to share it – but that time has now come. / / Meet Nyango / / She is not what she seems – sure, she is a Western Lowland Gorilla, but she is of sub species Cross River – a very rare and special primate indeed, and in fact, the only one in captivity in the world [Yes, thats right folks – in the whole world]. The reason she is in captivity, was to save her life from the bushmeat trade. She has a life long injury to her right eye as a result of her experience while just a baby, but lives a happy and full life now, with a group of Westerns in sanctuary in Cameroon. Look closely at her good eye – you will see that she is looking directly at me – she loved to do this, which is unusal for a gorilla / / These gorillas are found on the border regions of Cameroon and Nigeria and are the rarest and most endangered of all the great apes, and indeed all primates. There are only about 250 of them left in the wild [and just this one in captivity] and they are threatened by many factors, including Ebola virus, poaching and the bush meat crisis. / / I hope you like this one – its a bit special /
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A western lowland gorilla lovingly carries her infant: strength and gentleness combined. Romina is the mother and she is carrying her little fella, Namoke, who was 4 in May Taken with Nikon D50
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Western Lowland Gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Portrait of a Silverback Western Lowland Gorilla native to Africa. This gorilla is on the Red List of endangered species, and has been moved from the endangered list to the crtically endagered ist. The Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is a subspecies of the Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) that lives in montane, primary, and secondary forests and lowland swamps throughout all or parts of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Of all gorillas it is the gorilla usually found in zoos. A male Western Lowland Gorilla can stand 6 feet tall and weigh almost 450 lbs. The Western Lowland Gorilla eats plants and, occasionally, insects. They live in family groupings consisting of one dominant male, 5 to 7 adult females, children and adolescents, and possibly a few non-dominant males. Adult male Gorillas are prone to a particular form of cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart disease. Babec, a Western Lowland Gorilla on exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama (USA) was the first gorilla to receive an artificial pacemaker. The Western Lowland Gorilla is the most widespread and common gorilla, but is classified as Critically Endangered because its population had declined over 80 percent in 10 years.[citation needed] The Western Lowland Gorilla is critically endangered due to the Ebola virus and their main predators: man (poachers) and leopards. As referenced from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_lowland_gorilla ! Check out these other great animal cards: (Simply Click on the thumbnail to purchase!)
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This little wooden covered walkway is situated under the Almondell Viaduct (built 1820) in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. Its sole purpose is to stop pedestrians being dripped on from the viaduct above. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. This is an HDR version. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.
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Looking up Loch Tay from the Kenmore Bridge which crosses the River Tay, at Kenmore Village in the Breadalbane region of Highland Perthshire (Breadalbane means “Highland Scotland” in Gaelic). Taken on Saturday 20th December 08 in the middle of our winter. There is no snow at this latitude, but the Loch is high swamping the trees at the left of the shot. Loch Tay is the source of the River Tay which meanders across Scotland before flowing out to sea at the Firth of Tay. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland. Top 10 place in Lakes & Ponds Challenge : 27 Apr 09
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The King Vulture The King Vulture, is a large Central and South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly colored of the New World Vultures. King Vultures have lived up to 30 years in captivity, though their lifespan in the wild is unknown. This vulture uses urohydrosis, defecating on its legs, in order to lower its body temperature. Despite its bill and large size, it is relatively unaggressive at a kill and will normally back down rather than fight.The King Vulture lacks a voice box, though it can make low croaking noises and wheezing sounds.Its only natural predators are snakes, which will prey upon the vulture’s eggs and young, and large cats such as jaguars, which may surprise and kill an adult vulture at a carcass. The King Vulture feeds solely on carrion and, unlike some New World Vultures, is not known to kill sick or dying animals for food.It often eats stranded fish along river banks, but does not come to village refuse dumps for food.Though it has keen eyesight which can help it locate food. There is evidence that suggests a decline in population, though it is not significant enough to cause it to be listed.This decline is due primarily to habitat destruction and poaching.
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We visited Apenheul primate park in Holland. It was a fantastic trip, you get so close to the wonderful animals. Here we have a loving family scene of western lowland gorillas, with the concerned father (?) gently nuzzling the baby on Mummy’s back. Taken with Nikon D50.
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A family of western lowland gorillas. These two are fascinating, it is as if the older one is imparting some important knowledge. Taken with Nikon D50.
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The Falkirk Wheel in central Scotland, is a rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The difference in the levels of the two canals at the wheel is 24 metres, roughly equivalent to the height of an eight storey building. In five and a half minutes, the wheel can lift two canal boats at the same time along with the water they are floating in. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland. Sold a Small Poster on 12th Sep 08.
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Mjukuu a western Lowland Gorilla is actually looking at a plane flying over. / Lowlands are critically endangered.
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A view of the Avon Viaduct taken from the top of the Avon Aquaduct. The Avon Viaduct is at Linlithgow Bridge, Linlithgow, West Lothian Scotland. Linlithgow Bridge is dominated by this Viaduct which was constructed in 1840 to carry the main Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line across the valley of the River Avon to Linlithgow, which it still does today. The Avon Aquaduct runs through the middle of Muiravonside Country Park. Formerly an estate owned by the Stirling Family of Falkirk, this 170 acre park comprises woodlands, parkland and the River Avon. At 810 feet long, this aquaduct is the second longest in Britain and lifts the canal 86 feet over the River Avon. The spectacular views from the top make the climb worthwhile. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.
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The spectacular view from the Falls of Dochart Inn at the end of Killin bridge on the outskirts of Killin Village. This shot was taken on Saturday 20th December 08. The picturesque village of Killin nestles amidst spectacular Highland scenery, in the Stirling district of Scotland at the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.
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The River Tay near the Village of Aberfeldy (looking West) in the Breadalbane region of Perthshire (Breadalbane means “Highland Scotland” in Gaelic). Shot taken on Saturday 20th December 08 in the middle of our winter. The shot was taken from General Wade’s Bridge. The Tay is Scotland longest river, meandering across Scotland from Loch Tay before flowing out to sea at the Firth of Tay. This is my last upload for this year. A Happy and joyous New Year to all. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.
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Torphichen Preceptory in the village of Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland is an unusual remnant of a little known corner of Scottish history. It comprises the tower and the two transepts of the church associated with the Preceptory of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. The Order maintained just two such establishments in Britain, the other being in London. Torphichen is therefore the sole Scottish link with an Order whose name resonates through history: from its formation in the Crusades to its occupation of Malta in the face of Turkish siege in 1565, and beyond. The Order of St John of Jerusalem was suppressed in Scotland after the Reformation in 1560, but it was reconstituted here in a ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 23 June 1947. The Order first arrived in Scotland in 1132 at the invitation of King David I, and it was granted a charter to build a Preceptory at Torphichen in the 1140s. This was already a significant site. A church had been established here by St Ninian as early as 400AD and visited by King Arthur in 516AD during his Scottish campaign. The first church built by the Order probably became the choir of the later church: the now demolished structure to the east of the crossing, whose roof line and arch can be seen on the exterior of the current building. During the 1200s the core of much of what remains today was built: a cruxiform church whose tower and transepts remain, whose choir has gone, and whose nave was later demolished to make room for Torphichen Kirk. A number of domestic buildings were also built. Before the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298, William Wallace had his base at Torphichen and used the Preceptory: and after the English victory Edward I came here for treatment of an injury caused by his horse. The Order of St John backed the English cause during the Wars of Independence and the Preceptor fought (and died) on the English side at Falkirk. In 1312 another Order of fighting monks, the Knights of the Temple or the Knights Templar, was dissolved by Pope Clement V for a range of charges trumped up by King Philip IV of France. All of their extensive land holdings in Scotland, previously administered from their monastery at Temple, were passed to the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John, adding significantly to the property being administered from Torphichen. The Knights Hospitaller left the country after the Scots’ victory at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. They later returned after a reconciliation with Robert the Bruce. The Preceptory was extended in the 1400s. The transepts were heightened to the form you see them in today. At the same time the domestic buildings were complete in the form of a cloister and surrounding ranges. The Reformation in 1560 had less disastrous consequences for Torphichen Preceptory than it had for most religious establishments across Scotland. The last Preceptor, Sir James Sandilands, came from a family with extensive estates in the area dating back to 1348. He backed the Reformation and befriended John Knox. In 1563 he surrendered the Preceptory lands to Mary Queen of Scots, but then purchased them back on a personal basis, together with the title of Lord Torphichen which he added to his existing Barony of Calder. The Sandilands family seat was, and remains, at Calder House in Mid Calder, a few miles south east of Torphichen. The nave of the Preceptory became the Parish Kirk for Torphichen, but in 1756 it was demolished and its foundations reused as the base for the new T-plan Parish Kirk that now nestles up against the west side of the Preceptory. The domestic buildings were demolished and used as a quarry for other developments in the village. The tower fell into disuse over the following centuries, only being re-roofed in 1947. A visit to Torphichen Preceptory is a fascinating experience, allowing a glimpse into a little known and long gone world. References from Undiscovered Scotland. On a more personal note, 25 years ago I worked with the present Lord Torphichen, Andrew Sandilands. Before he took his seat in the House of Lord, he worked as an Electronics Engineer in the company I worked for at the time. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland. Click here for a random page of photographs
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A small section of the (mostly) wild section of Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland, taken from the top of the Almondell Viaduct (built 1820). The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. This is an HDR version. Three JPGs converted into an HDR shot in Photomatix. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.
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