This one touched me

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• cataclysta (5666)
• [2008-04-29 7:59]

Hi James
Beautiful portrait and also great story in your note. I like the POV and OOF background.
TFS
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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• earthtraveler (3483)
• [2008-04-29 8:10]

Wonderful photo adventure note James! This guy/gal is too cute! Lovely pose and comp. Good DOF. Tfs Richard

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• PaulH (13882)
• [2008-04-29 8:23]

Hi James,
i loved you note, i really did...man i envy you. Pic's not bad either ;o) Great expression and very well captured, considering your precarious situation. Great stuff, thanks.
Paul

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• eqshannon (31141)
• [2008-04-29 8:32]
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Oh those treks...I know of them from back in the day, but this is the kind of trek which leaves ones spirit dynamically added upon. And here....what an expression...so human in feeling and able to express through facials...A marvelous catch which even "that woman who studied gorillas and I cannot remember her name or yeah Goodall...) would like this as well...
Bob

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• NinaM (4077)
• [2008-04-29 8:56]

This picture was worth just reading the post but the picture itself is worth the expression of this beautiful animal almost human or is it the opposite?? ;-) The fur is so thick and dark, it also looks clean and the smell of ripe fruit is fantastic. Just like bears, those big ones eat fruits and leaves, cann you imagine? I don't think they eat much meat if they do. Superb and I also think that when light is scarce and that you manage to get a nice picture, it is superb with detailsand subtility. Thank you James, well worth the trip!

Francine

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• vanderschelden (30441)
• [2008-04-29 9:07]

Hello James,
A beautiful animal.
Must have been a very special moment for you.
TFS
Annick

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• demeve (6165)
• [2008-04-29 9:16]

Hello James,

I can see why is so touching, look at that face and to think
about these animals are serious danger of extinction is
sickening, thanks so much for a wonderful portrait.
Great composition, colors and sharpness are superb
..Well done

Everton

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• jaycee (25460)
• [2008-04-29 9:40]

Hi James,

Quite a story - and you ended up with a magnificent shot. The expression on his face is marvelous. And what a face it is with those features. Excellent details - excellent colors - just an amazing photo.

Jane

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• Amadeo (3323)
• [2008-04-29 10:56]

Hola james, un buen documento, con una buena nota informativa, la fotografia tecnicamente me parece muty buena en todos los sentidos, especialmente en los detalles de la expresión del gorila. Un saludo

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• gerbilratz (3176)
• [2008-04-29 11:10]

Hello James, excellent capture, excellent notes, I wonder how long it will be before we never have the opportunity again to see a wild primate in its natural habitat......excellent image. tfs

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• nglen (36145)
• [2008-04-29 11:41]

Hi James . I am sure you know it but you are a lucky man to have been so close to such a fantastic animal. The detail in the fluffed up fur is spot on it looks like he has a big winter coat on. , and the look on its face. TFS.
Nick..

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• boreocypriensis (9571)
• [2008-04-29 13:42]

Another splendid shot on a facial expression my dear friend James. TFS and also thanks for your kind comments on my 100th post.
Cheers,

Bayram

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• maurydv (36428)
• [2008-04-29 15:32]

Sarà difficile fare delle fotografie veramente brutte, ma è molto più difficile fare delle fotografie "straordinarie". Un altro bellissimo ritratto, eccellenti POV e composizione e momento di cattura, ottima nitidezza, molto belli i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• CeltickRanger (37400)
• [2008-04-29 17:33]

hello James

excellent portrait shot of the Silverback, fine POV and DOF,
i specially love the POV and the animal's pose and look,
great sharpness and details of the Silverback , TFS

Asbed

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• SueThomson (603)
• [2008-04-29 19:39]

HI Paul
What an amazing experience. Great shot in adverse conditions...the adrenalin must have been pumping faster than that shutter speed!
I enjoyed reading your note and adore the photo
Cheers
Sue

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• crazycat (178)
• [2008-04-29 21:27]

wonderful story, wonderful photo! TFS

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• zulfu (43)
• [2008-04-30 5:16]

Hello James,
Superb portrait capture of this monkey. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• joey (24909)
• [2008-04-30 6:24]

What a fantastic shot of this Gorilla, James!!
The expression on his face is very calming.
Sharp as ever with great clarity.
Very good composition too.
Excellent notes.

Cheers!!

Joe

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• haraprasan (20403)
• [2008-04-30 7:03]

Hi James,
A nice capture of this kong. I think it is a kid. Very good composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• MMM (11425)
• [2008-04-30 7:13]

Hi James
Beautiful portrait.Good POV and sharp image.you had master the details of that dark fur very nicely.
TFS Michel

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• gannu (14761)
• [2008-05-01 1:49]

Hello James,
What a pose you have captured. Excellent clarity and lovely note. Ganesh smiley tmrw

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• anel (40574)
• [2008-05-01 4:56]

hello James,
There is something very touching about this picture and it has also more impact, because taken in the wild. There is something so harmless in the eyes of this monkey (gorilla?).Very interesting light too. I just saw a few days ago a very impressive documentary on Jane Godall.
Best regards
Anne

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• AnimalExplorer (1997)
• [2008-05-01 9:18]

Hi James,
Great story about this incredible encounter. The picture is worth a thousand words and then some. I would love to have seen this in person. TFS
Paul :)

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• Adanac (21378)
• [2008-05-01 19:26]

Hello James,
A magnificent capture of what would have been an amazing experience. I would have had to have reached out to it. The trust it put into must have given you a great compliment.Thank you for sharing this moment.
Rick

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• Maite (5199)
• [2008-05-30 6:57]

Hello James
No time to say more. Just marvellous!! I love it!!!
Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing.
Greetings
Maite

P :)