Who Woke Me Up?

© Kathy Salerni

Who Woke Me Up?

Uploaded: October 25, 2012

Description

Vila has long been a favorite of visitors and staff at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. She is one of the three oldest known gorillas living today. She was 55 years old on October 28th!!!

Although she is “up there”in age, Vila is in excellent health, has a good appetite, and normal behavior. She does have some age-related issues, so she does get senior vitamins and medicine for arthritis, which works well: she has no trouble getting around.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 26, 2012

Your title certainly fits the expression & pose of this lady, Kathy! Expetly captured, indeed!
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Anthony G. Comella October 26, 2012

Kathy, you captured the moment perfectly. Love here expression, the title fits perfectly!! #10385346

Carol L. Fowler October 26, 2012

Looks like she keeps a keen eye out on everyone! Wonderful capture #10385734

frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2012

It is such good news to hear that She is doing so good and that she is celebrating another birthday. I know she has won the hearts of all who have gotten to know here. When I look at pictures of the primates like her, my attention is always drawn to the character of the face. Beautiful work my friend. #10386373

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 27, 2012

She does look a little perterbed, Kathy. LOL. What a beautiful shot of her! #10386837

Rona L. Schwarz October 27, 2012

Wonderful expression you've captured on her, Kathy!! And fabulous capture - so full of life with great detail and clarity, as always, my friend! How wonderful that she is so healthy and so old! #10387345

Leslie McLain level-classic November 01, 2012

Fantastic capture and details, Kathy. #10399367

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