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Hold On II


Hold On II
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Copyright: Mike Muizebelt (Mousehill) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 122 W: 64 N: 183] (754)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-08-23
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Pentax *ist DS, Pentax FA* 80-200/2.8
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/40 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-09-16 18:29
Viewed: 1162
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken from the hand of a Gorilla in Blijdorp Zoo, Rotterdam.

Gorilla gorilla

The gorilla is a shy and, for the most part, inoffensive vegetarian -- a far cry from the fearsome, aggressive creature depicted in films and comic books. Only when provoked or threatened does it rise to an erect position and beat its cupped hands against its chest in an attempt to intimidate intruders. Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of the apes. Adult males reach an average height of 150-170 cm and weigh from 135 to 230 kg. Females are smaller, but both male and female are tremendously powerful, possessing the ability to tear branches from bushes and uproot small trees. They spend their days quietly, either in a leisurely search for food, or resting in the warm sun.
Unfortunately, these animals, native to the equatorial regions of Africa, are diminishing in number due, in part, to illegal hunting and advancing civilization. Also, laws prohibiting, rather than just controlling, the capture and sale of gorillas need to be passed and enforced in all countries within the species’ range.
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  • Gudule Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 248 W: 11 N: 288] (1204)
  • [2005-09-16 19:00]

In my opinion, I find that this is a very good photo, good shot. Precision, details and nice presentation.
I am not a specialist of B&W, but I do like that photo very much.

I love the black and white
for me, it represents a monkey wanted to escape from the jail.

Thanks

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-09-26 23:44]

Hi Mike, I find this shot very artistic, and especially in BW. Good POV and lighting. Very well done, thank you.

This is amazing! It's so emotional, like the gorilla is holding on for life. (Maybe your note made me think that ;-))
The black and white is good, I think I'd liek sepia better but that's cool.
Nicely done!

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