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Me and My Blanket

© Kathy Salerni

Me and My Blanket

Uploaded: November 26, 2013

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I visited the Santa Barbara Zoo for the first time in about a year due to the constant injuries on Goma. They never responded to my emails about him being bullied.
I did not see any injuries but he is very wary of his brother and leaves the area when he enters. Goma is still my favorite Gorilla in any of the zoos I have visited!!

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 185.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carol L. Fowler November 26, 2013

He looks good now! Great shot! #1554023

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 26, 2013

That poor guy! What a handsome man he is, Kathy! I hope he's doing ok now, like Carol, I think he looks good too. Great shot! #10907729

Jeffrey R. Bange November 26, 2013

I can definitely see why he's your favorite Gorilla Kathy, I don't think that I've ever seen a Gorilla with such a deep rich black fur as this one and his face looks as if it was chiseled out of stone. Hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving. #10907753

Colette M. Metcalf November 27, 2013

What a wonderful capture, Kathy!!! #10907864

Ellen Hodges November 27, 2013

Well he is looking good and has a little smile on his face. Maybe because he saw his favorite photographer! Wonderful capture! #10908591

Ray level-classic November 27, 2013

Absolutely beautiful gorilla capture, Kathy! Wonderful expression and detail. #10908636

Nadia Paul November 28, 2013

He is so so beautiful, as is this wonderful capture of him Kathy - hope is ok. #10909057

frank w. degenhardt November 29, 2013

It is always such a sad thing that animals have to be mistreated and its sad that they would not respond to your concerns. From his expression, I would say it would not be a good idea to try and take his blanket away. They are beautiful in their ways and facial expressions. I love also how strong they are and yet how gentle they can be. Beautiful work Kathy. #10909158

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