Colo

Uploaded: May 01, 2010 18:27:43

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F/5.3, 1/40sec., ISO 1600, EV -1, 105 focal length, 18-200mm lens

Colo was born in 1956 at the Columbus Zoo where she created history as she was the first captive born gorilla. She is still at the Columbus Zoo and seems to love to pose for picture!:)


Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

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R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 01, 2010

Sorry...saw some things I needed to fix...

From a previous post.

Ron McEwan

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Member since: 10/3/2008 Superb image here, the detail is amazing, the comp is perfect for this portrait too. WTG
5/1/2010 6:25:46 AM


Freddy L. Bland

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Member since: 12/2/2007 Such a tender expression you've captured here, Becky!! Beautiful clarity and composition!!

5/1/2010 7:11:42 AM


Shelly A. Van Camp

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Member since: 2/9/2005 Amazing capture!!

5/1/2010 7:17:09 AM


Melissa Gurdus

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Member since: 11/24/2005 Fantastic low key portrait with great expression and fine detail, Becky!!

5/1/2010 8:15:56 AM


Patricia A. Coblentz

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Member since: 7/6/2008 Yes, her expression is very tender...this is a beautiful capture, Becky!

Patti

5/1/2010 11:22:25 AM


Kay E. Mahoney

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Member since: 4/23/2003 Nice capture. Love the full frame and those eyes.

5/1/2010 1:02:24 PM

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Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 01, 2010

Beautiful details and close up! #8583089

Amy M. Wilson May 01, 2010

Excellent capture... LOVE the tender expression, details and lighting; beautifully done, Becky!! #8583121

Angie M. Davis May 01, 2010

Wonderful details and expression. It makes me feel like she is looking right at me. :) #8583202

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 01, 2010

Thank you very much, Ron, Freddy, Shelly, Melissa, Patti, Kay, Claudia, Amy and Angie. I appreciate all of your comments. #8583262

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 01, 2010

Wonderful full frame Becky... love the eye contact. #8583277

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 01, 2010

A beautiful portrait of this gorilla! Her eyes are looking right at you! #8583320

Liz blahh May 02, 2010

Great expression you've captured! #8583410

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic May 02, 2010

Beautiful portrait!!! Great capture! #8584403

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 02, 2010

Thank you Sherran, Kathy, Liz and Randy. #8584705

Julie Burnett May 03, 2010

A stunning portrait, Becky. The details, composition and lighting are superb, and that expression is so human like, it's uncanny!! #8585715

Karen Celella May 03, 2010

Very powerful portrait Becky! #8585833

Kim Andelkovic May 06, 2010

Spot on Becky Love it......I reckon we will see this again ;-) #8592495

Craig W. Myers level-classic June 07, 2010

Really fine animal portrait; congratulations. #8673597

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 07, 2010

Beautifully captured, Becky! Congratulations! #8675102

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 07, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS BECKY!! #8675974

Melissa G. Meiselman June 07, 2010

Congratulations on this extraordinary Finalist and best of luck in the next round!! #8676250

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 08, 2010

Perfection...the expression captured is remarkable. Congratulations on this fine portrait and all the best in the upcoming round! #8677558

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 08, 2010

Thank you all so very much. I so truly appreciate all of your remarks. #8677600

Danny B. Head June 08, 2010

Great capture... love the image. Congrats! Hope to see this again! #8677819

Anita Hogue June 08, 2010

WOW, this is absolutely super! Congratulations! #8678505

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 08, 2010

Fantastic animal capture. CONGRATZ on the Finalist badge.

UB. #8679091

Karen Celella June 08, 2010

Congratulations on another outstanding finalist, Becky. #8679103

Amy M. Wilson June 08, 2010

HUGE congrats on an outstanding and so well-deserved Finalist... just beautiful, Becky!!! #8680556

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 09, 2010

Thank you Danny, Anita, Usman, Karen, and Amy. I cant ever thank you all enough. #8681628

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