“I think, therefore I am."
Uploaded: November 15, 2007 14:04:51
Western Lowland Gorilla
Buffalo Zoo
f5.6 1/125th EV+2 ISO 800
Nikkor 18-200VR. Handheld, through window.
Kathleen Rinker November 15, 2007
Great photo Lisa, such intensity in his eyes. Makes you wonder what he is thinking. #787511Tammy Espino November 15, 2007
another winner. He is such a great subject!! Beautiful~ #5078747Eugenio Diaz November 15, 2007
Your every new image seems to be getting better and better ..Composition, colors and light are very good here...Again I have to say bravo. Lisa you have such wonderful pictures of Gorillas. Great work!!!virafoto - November 15, 2007
I am not vegetarian... Therefore, gorilla, You can eat comfortable your celery...
Lisa J. Boulden
November 15, 2007
Sandra R. Alvey November 15, 2007
Another stunning image Lisa! Glorious!#5079224
Dennis Flanagan
November 15, 2007
Barbara Waldoch November 15, 2007
Fantastic portrait, Lisa! #5080012
Stefania Barbier
November 15, 2007
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Lorraine A. Cook November 16, 2007
I am sure Rene Descartes is looking down and LOVING this photo, Lisa!<:)) #5081282
Kay E. Mahoney
November 16, 2007
Deb Koskovich November 16, 2007
Lisa, these shots are amazing. I love your color treatment in this one. Outstanding work, girl! #5081428
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Jenny Bosmans November 16, 2007
Je pense, donc je suis...fanatastic capture and perfect title, Lisa! :) #5082202
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Bill Wyatt November 16, 2007
Excellent work the expression is awesome, so are the details and light! #5082364Marina Moore November 16, 2007
Isn't he beautiful? I don't go to the other catagories very often, I'm missing out! Wonderful colors and comp. I love that blast of green and his eyes. #5082685Angela Azzinnaro November 16, 2007
Another TERRIFIC capture Lisa!!!! I LOVE this series!!!! GREAT job!!!!! #5082691
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Jennifer L. Alder November 16, 2007
LOL, I LOVE that title, ahaaha!!!
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Chua Wee Boo November 16, 2007
Such a fine detail,lighting & color,Lisa! #5083885Brian Smyer November 16, 2007
You captured his confidence. Another great shot. I love when Lisa goes to the zoo! #5084042Anita Hogue November 16, 2007
Very very nice, Lisa! Love your composition and clarity is awesome! #5084316Jenny D November 16, 2007
Awesome capture! wow! #5084367
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 16, 2007
LMAO, WOW, AWSOME capture, this is awsome girl! Cracked me up!Cassie L. Woodlee November 16, 2007
Amazing capture Lisa!!!! #5084752
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Lisa J. Boulden
November 16, 2007
Susan Weisensel November 16, 2007
He looks to be in deep thought. Wonderful detail, he is so cool. #5084896Mary Timman November 17, 2007
Love your title and you really did a wonderful job capturing those eyes. Magnificent as so is your whole gallery! Beautiful! #5085796
Lisa J. Boulden
November 17, 2007
Amanda Chapman November 17, 2007
this is a WINNER to me!!!!BRAVO LISA!!! #5086546
Patrick Rouzes
November 17, 2007
Alex T. Mizuno November 17, 2007
Great close-up! I agree with Amanda and Patrick. This is a WINNER! Expression, details and color contrast - excellent in every way!! #5086718Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2007
Great subject, beautiful colors and timing! #5086723cheryl m. phillips November 17, 2007
This made me laugh this morning, Lisa!!
Lisa J. Boulden
November 17, 2007
Stephen Zacker November 17, 2007
Great capture. Like that green #5087487Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 17, 2007
What a fantastic image, Lisa!!!!! Super portrait!!!!! ♫ k #5087510frank w. degenhardt November 17, 2007
Lisa- Perfect title as he looks like hes in deep thought. Wonderful detail,the color is excellent ,and you have captured it all so well.
Lisa J. Boulden
November 17, 2007
Kaye Burazin November 18, 2007
Perfect capture. Wonder if he wanted peanut butter with that celery. That's my favorite way to eat celery. #5090953
Lisa J. Boulden
November 18, 2007
Melissa G. Meiselman November 18, 2007
Outstanding timing to get this wonderful portrait, Lisa!! #5090987
Lisa J. Boulden
November 18, 2007
Peggy J. Maguire November 18, 2007
Lisacouldn't be better,Good work.......... #5092421Revonda L. Gentry November 18, 2007
I love this capture!! Simply superb!! #5092975
Nancy L. Green
November 18, 2007
Lisa J. Boulden
November 18, 2007
Steven E. Ray November 18, 2007
This photo has great details and the eye contact makes it! This is one of those photos you hope to get once you get back to the computer to review your efforts. Great capture! #5093584
Lisa J. Boulden
November 18, 2007
Z. Banu November 18, 2007
WOW!!!!!OUTSTANDING CAPTURE VERY WELL DONE LISA! #5093867
Lisa J. Boulden
November 19, 2007
She-She Killough November 20, 2007
Everything about THIS image is Perfect!! :) In fact I really like your whole gallery!! GREAT WORK LISA!! #5101847
Lisa J. Boulden
November 20, 2007
adrifil November 24, 2007
And here you are. ;)A judicious title to an excellent photo.
This is an impressive portrait of a magnificent animal! #5117796
Joerg Schlagheck November 24, 2007
Super capture, Lisa! He's probably got more time to think than most of us and might be very wise.. #5117860
Lisa J. Boulden
November 24, 2007
Marilyn K. Lincecum
November 25, 2007
Lisa J. Boulden
November 25, 2007
Judy A. Lawhon November 29, 2007
He is magnificent and so is your capture, Lisa!! #5147243
Lisa J. Boulden
November 29, 2007
Mary K. Robison November 29, 2007
Wonderful colors, textures and clarity in this superb animal portrait, Lisa! #5148894
Lisa J. Boulden
November 29, 2007
Duane Carter November 30, 2007
I think this is just a wonderful shot Lisa!!! I really like that you snapped it while it was eating the celery, nice touch. #5151384Sherry Sturgis November 30, 2007
Outstanding!!! #5151819
Lisa J. Boulden
November 30, 2007
William Moore December 04, 2007
Good morning Lisa....gorgeous gallery you have and this photo is superb....love the title....have a great week....and thanks for your comment on 'The gutarist'...wm #5166719
Lisa J. Boulden
December 04, 2007
Dianna Hauf December 19, 2007
Awesome, awesome, Lisa.....SO happy for you! LOVED the title, loved the capture! VERY deserving!!! Congratulations!!!! #5228284Alex T. Mizuno December 19, 2007
Congratulations Lisa!! This is a well deserved Finalist!! #5228311Steve M. Harrington December 19, 2007
Good on you, Lisa! :)Sylvia Rossler December 19, 2007
Big congrats on this superb finalist Lisa :O) #5228702
Angie Sidles
December 19, 2007
Mary K. Robison December 19, 2007
Glad to see this wonderful portrait among the finalists, Lisa!Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 19, 2007
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO, I am sooooooooo glad to see this again, I KNEW we would, one of my favorites!!!Jennifer L. Alder December 19, 2007
HUGE CONGRATS, Lisa, on this super finalist image!! :) #5229152Barbara Waldoch December 19, 2007
Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Lisa! #5230131Kristi A. Howson December 19, 2007
Congratulations on wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Lisa. Love that expression and the contrast to the green. #5230154Cassie L. Woodlee December 19, 2007
Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Lisa!!!!!!!! #5230388Colleen Farrell December 19, 2007
Fabulous capture, Lisa! I didn't see this one before. He definitely looks like he's lost in thought. Big congratulations on your finalist! #5230623Sandra R. Alvey December 19, 2007
AWESOME LISA!! Congrats on this fantastic finalist and good luck in the next round hon!! #5230639Duane Carter December 19, 2007
Congratulations on this special image Lisa!!!! #5230799anonymous December 19, 2007
Congratulations Lisa on your awesome finalist! B- #5230842Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007
Excellent finalist Lisa, congratulations! #5230853Marina Moore December 19, 2007
Congratulations Lisa, he's still beautiful, well captured and well deserved!!! :) #5231114
Lisa J. Boulden
December 19, 2007
Stefania Barbier
December 19, 2007
Barbara McMichael December 20, 2007
What a soulful expression! Congralutions on your finalist, Lisa -Erika Haight December 20, 2007
Congrats on your well deserved Finalist Lisa! I am sooo happy for you! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! erika haight #5235444Nadine A. Lewis December 20, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING finalist, Lisa!!! <>< #5235450Kathleen Rinker December 20, 2007
Congrats on this finalist Lisa!!! #5235459
Laurie Daily
December 20, 2007
Sam Britt December 20, 2007
Congratulations, Lisa! #5237120
Lisa J. Boulden
December 20, 2007
Anita Hogue December 21, 2007
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist, Lisa! #5238311Tammy Espino December 21, 2007
Congratulations, if I were a judge each and every one of your animal and falls photo's would be winners! #5240789
Lisa J. Boulden
December 21, 2007
Mitch Spence
December 22, 2007
Angela Possemato December 25, 2007
Congratulations Lisa! #5252990
Lisa J. Boulden
December 25, 2007
Z. Banu December 27, 2007
CONGRATULATION!LISA WELL DONE! #5257268
Lisa J. Boulden
December 27, 2007
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