Thursday, 3rd March 2011
Western Lowland Gorilla
by Arthur Xanthopoulos
One of the female gorillas lazing around in the long grass trying to escape the heat of the day. I am a regular visitor of Melbourne zoo given it's close proximity to me and often have the luxury of time to photograph these magnificent primates.
Equipment: Nikon D700, 400mm f/2.8
Arthur Xanthopoulos
Freelance photographer with almost 8 years experience.
Equipment used : Nikon D700, 17-35mm f/4, 70-200mm f/2.8, 400mm f/2.8
Website: www.damagedphotography.com
Western Lowland Gorilla by Arthur Xanthopoulos was photo of the day on Thursday, 3rd March 2011. It is tagged Gorillas, Zoos. You can leave a comment below.
24 Comments
Jared
cute shot….
sheila
such grace!
Terri
I am staring. What a fabulous shot!
Gary Crabbe / Enlightened Images
Now that is a SUPERB photo.
Pauline Jones
Lovely shot; well done.
Yiannis
Excellent capture!
Flame
wonderful shot. Beautiful ligh
Michael J Leather
amazing, would look superb framed.
Wanda Krack
Good details with that f-stop!
Rajib Singha
Lovely!
Debbie
WOW, that is amazing !
Lisa
What a lovely being. Such grace in those eyes!
Mihai
Impresive !
Helen Hart
She looks so happy!
Marie Dunphy Harding
I love this! Did everone else turn their heads to look at him???
Judy Hanson
She looks so thoughtful… as if dreaming of the freedom she once knew as a child. I wonder…
Gouldkb
Gorgeous lighting! I never would have guessed it was at a zoo. Wonderful job. These animals are amazing
Danette
What a compelling portrait!!
Jacqueline Deely
Beautiful portrait with wonderful light. Those eyes say it all.
Laura Milholland
Wow!! Completely fabulous shot, Arthur. They are such awesome creatures.
Louise | Italy
Beautiful. Very Rembrandt-esque.
K. Ahokas
Excellent shot. The lighting is perfect. Very well done!
partyngs
i wish i know what is on her mind..
the eyes so unpredictable..
suzh a amazing moment..
Pat
How peaceful she looks-wonderful!!