The Pose

Uploaded: November 09, 2008 07:54:07

Description

Image taken at the Atlanta Zoo two years ago.


Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 183.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Andi Browning November 09, 2008

Nice looking Gorilla...well done

Andrea #1032172

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 09, 2008

Outstanding in so many ways Darren! #6729367

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 09, 2008

You did do some digging....love this guy! Looks great in BW!!!!! #6729412

Carla Metzler November 09, 2008

Great job, Darren! #6729423

Amy JACKSON November 09, 2008

Great capture, Darren! Great pose! #6729511

Liz blahh November 09, 2008

Love the pose and expression, great capture! #6729610

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 09, 2008

Now that is some pose and expression, great capture Darren.

Hey, is this when SG met and my first time to meet you?

jo ann c. #6729769

Judy A. Lawhon November 09, 2008

You been keeping this from us for two years? Beautiful B&W capture with super detail, Darren!! #6729898

Jessica Jenney November 09, 2008

Amazing detail, tones and expression, Darren! He looks so pensive! #6730642

Donna R. Wageman November 09, 2008

Too Much! Gorgeous.
One of my sons often shows this expression when he is in deep thought, not that my son is a gorilla. #6731681

Cathy Barrows November 10, 2008

good looking guy #6733452

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 10, 2008

Nice capture, Darren. He is beautiful. Love the b&w. #6734817

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 10, 2008

Awww, great capture in B&W! #6736808

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 10, 2008

Wonderful expression and lighting in this marvelous B&W portrait, Darren. Thanks for sharing.

UB. #6737519

Ken Smith level-classic November 11, 2008

If Linda were trying to take your photo...over and over...you'd look that way too! :-) The b/w works really well, Darren. Nice expression! #6739276

Cheryl E. Davis November 12, 2008

Oh, Wow, Darren, this is an amazing shot. The expression is priceless! Great lighting and perfect in B&W! #6745076

Shawn Jennings November 13, 2008

Great capture, Darren! His expression looks like he's pouting or tired or posing. #6749663

Marcie A. Fowler November 25, 2008

Oh wow D this is one amazing photograph. Excelle nt pose, expressions, tones, etc. You ought to see if the zoo wants to purchase it. #6804039

Karen Engelbreth December 21, 2008

Congratulations!! #6922994

Marijana Fajgl December 22, 2008

Fantastic portrait, Darren! Big congratulations! #6924498

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

Congratulations on this lovely Finalist.

UB. #6924919

Elida Gutierrez level-classic December 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
And Good Luck!!! #6926984

Renee Doyle December 22, 2008

Great in b&w!! Congratulations Darren! #6928514

Nadya Johnson December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Darren! #6929404

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 22, 2008

Awesome BW!!! Congratulations! #6929967

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 22, 2008

Darren, I can't believe you snuck this picture of Jim onto your site! :-)
Congratulations on your "animalistic" Finalist! #6930297

Ken Smith level-classic December 22, 2008

Beautiful work, Darren. Congrats to you!! #6930354

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic December 22, 2008

Congrats Darren! This handsome guy looks like he really has something on his mind! #6930644

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 22, 2008

No surprise Darren! Best of luck! #6930997

Tammy Scott December 23, 2008

Gorgeous B&W finalist!!! #6933176

Cheryl E. Molennor December 24, 2008

Congratulations on this great finalist! #6939351

Donna R. Wageman December 27, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6947980

Lori Carlson March 07, 2009

I can't get over how amazing this looks in b/w, Darren! Love this expression you captured too!! Congrats! :0) #7255831

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