Silverback

© Marie Fields

Silverback

Uploaded: January 27, 2005 06:54:31

Description

This is my friend, Colossus, again! I believe he is the largest and one of the oldest lowland gorillas in captivity. The life expectancy for these guys is the mid 30's and Colossus is now 38! I'm always taken by his expressions and just wish I knew what he was thinking. (Applied gaussian blur and diffuser to soften.)

Comments

Roseann E. Dreasher January 27, 2005

I just love this! #209467

Jessica McCollam January 27, 2005

WONDERFUL shot, Marie! Love the B&W for this! He does have a cute expression! :) #1066747

Lori Ditlefsen January 27, 2005

Great shot Marie! Love it in black and white! #1066869

Marie Fields January 27, 2005

Thanks so much, Roseann, Jessica, and Lori! I really appreciate your comments! #1067079

Paul Michko January 27, 2005

Probably thinking, I wish I had a banana for every picture taken of me. LOL!!! Fantastic capture, Marie. You're right his expression is quite perplexing. #1067108

Robin L. Wehrman January 27, 2005

Outstanding capture of colossus, Marie! I also like the B&W great expression well done!!! #1067175

Dan Holm January 27, 2005

FANTASTIC image, Marie! The lighting on this is superb! Excellent work, yet again! #1067394

Judy S. Fung January 27, 2005

Wonderful capture, Marie! #1067454

Patty Razonable January 27, 2005

This is a beautiful profile in B&W!!! Very well done on the effects!! #1067512

Darren K. Fisher January 27, 2005

OH wow stunning capture I love the detail and lighting here. Awesome job!!!!!! #1067590

John H. Macdonald January 29, 2005

It's amazing how human like he appears in this shot. Great shot! #1071610

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 18, 2005

Congrats Marie! #1112482

Cindy Cone February 18, 2005

Congrats, Marie! #1112787

William C. Raco level-classic February 18, 2005

Excellent photo!
Congratulations, Marie

bill
#1112801

Terry R. Hatfield February 18, 2005

YEAH Marie!!! I Love It Congratulations To You:-) #1113045

Darren K. Fisher February 18, 2005

So glad to see this one here. It is a favorite of mine of your work. #1113673

Kelly Abernathy level-classic February 18, 2005

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! -K #1113727

Kathy Shogren February 18, 2005

Hi Marie! Congrats. Glad to see this big guy in the finals. #1113767

Deborah Sandidge February 18, 2005

Congrats, Marie!! #1113786

Deborah Sandidge February 18, 2005

Congrats, Marie!! #1113787

Kimberly J. Whipps February 18, 2005

Beautiful shot of an incredible animal. Wonderful Marie. Congratulations on being a finalist. #1113882

Donna W. Neal February 18, 2005

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Marie #1114033

Kristi A. Howson February 18, 2005

Congratulations Marie...Fantastic in every way!!!!! #1114898

Judy S. Fung February 18, 2005

Congrats, Marie! #1114951

Casey A. Hanson February 18, 2005

Congrats on your finalist, Marie! :0) #1115210

Evy Johansen level-classic February 19, 2005

Congrats on your finalist selection, Marie! Wonderful image! #1115386

Stanley J. Contrades February 19, 2005

What a stately figure, Marie! Best of luck to you in the next round, and CONGRATULATIONS!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1115400

Debra Booth February 19, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Marie! #1116473

Robin L. Wehrman February 19, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist, Marie! This is outstanding!!!!!! #1117062

Kathleen Clemons February 19, 2005

Congrats, Marie! #1117582

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 20, 2005

Big congratulations on this wonderful capture! #1120327

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