Friday, 17th June 2011
Gorilla Breakfast
by Mitchell Krog
Towards the end of 2010 my wife and I did a 21 day journey through Africa. One of our stops was Rwanda where we spent 4 days trekking the mountainsides to spend one precious hour a day with these magnificent beings. Depending on how long you trek through the forests you can either arrive to a family of Gorilla's having breakfast, playtime or siesta. This particular family called Hirwa meaning "Lucky" is comprised of 9 members including one Silverback and just recently the family grew by 2 members with the birth of twins in March. When we arrived at this family they were for the most part having their siesta but shortly after our arrival the younger ones started playing and some resumed their bamboo breakfast. This female was not particularly interested in anything else but finding her own little secluded spot to endulge in a hearty breakfast of bamboo shoots.
Equipment: Nikon D3s, Nikkor 70-200mm
Mitchell Krog
I am a landscape, wildlife and storm photographer based in the beautiful Magaliesburg of Southern Africa. I travel Africa and South Africa extensively always in search of capturing nature's beauty.
Website: mitchellkrog.com
Gorilla Breakfast by Mitchell Krog was photo of the day on Friday, 17th June 2011. It is tagged Gorillas, Rwanda. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Bill Kenny
What a glorious photo-the female is the picture of contentment in what might be her version of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám’s “a loaf of bread, a jug of wine…” and a hunka hunka of bamboo. Thanks for sharing!
Rashid Mukoon
Cute shot,
Rashid Mukoon
Cute shot,
Jason
Stunning Mitchell… Go SA… Go SA!!!! VWD!
Jon Reid
Beautiful shot – well worth the travel efforts. Would love to explore the region too.
Keith
Wonderful creatures! Thanks for sharing this lovely shot.
deanne
beautiful shot, as always Mitch. Well done.
Flame
beautiful shot and great story as well!!!
Very well done!
Elaine du Preez
That is such a peaceful looking picture Mitchell. She is obviously at peace with herself and her surroundings. Well captured.
Pauline Jones
Great shot; well worth the trouble of getting it.
Wanda Krack
Thanks for the background story and the shot.
mary blankenship
What a neat shot,I wouldn’t want to leave,I would want to stay with him.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Aaah, some alone time!
Gouldkb
What an experience! Beautiful shot. I love the lighting. She looks very content with her breakfast, though she might be thinking that bacon would go nicely with the meal LOL. Thank you for sharing
Tazmin A Shariff
stunning! how lucky u r to get close enough for such a shot and to have the opportunity to travel to this protected habitat.
Deborah
Beautiful image! What a fabulous journey for you and your wife. Congratulations for POTD!
David Lloyd
This is a wonderful picture you have here Mitch
You must have gotten your knees dirty taking this one. Loving the bamboo backdrop especially.
Tilana Stander
Wow, I’ve had a look at your ‘moon’ shot … awesome!! Very nice!
Mitchell Krog
Thanks so much everyone, really appreciate all the comments.
David, I was filthy from heads to toe every day after being in the forest, was very muddy and I remembered to take a photo of my shoes which took a good beating
VERNON
WELL DONE MY BOY