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COMMUNING W/Nature

© Jack Gaskin

COMMUNING W/Nature

Uploaded: November 10, 2012

Description

Taken at the Animal Kingdom Disney.
This big fellow seemed to be enjoying the warm sunshine and his overall surroundings in the Bachelor's quarters for the Smaller Silverbacks.
Certainly one of the Must See Areas in Disney if your there w/the Grand Kids or just enjoy Wildlife in Natural Enclosures.


Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 10, 2012

Zen! Fantastic comp/pov and capture Jack! #1497552

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 10, 2012

That is my favorite park at Disney. Great shot. #10412539

Lynn M. Whitt November 10, 2012

beautiful colors and capture. #10412553

Monnie Ryan November 10, 2012

This is a small one??? Terrific capture - are you sure he's not watching "Gorillas in the Mist" on his iPad? #10412570

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic November 10, 2012

A wonderful capture Jack! He sure is a beautiful creature! I will have to visit this place! #10412789

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 10, 2012

He's pretty cool! Gorgeous shot of him! #10412838

Ann Coates level-classic November 10, 2012

Our local zoo in ChCh, New Zealand, will be getting our very first Silverbacks sometime in the next two years, only zoo in New Zealand to have them. I'm not sure where they are coming from, but they are coming from another zoo somewhere in the world and they are going to Orana Park which is a fantastic zoo, all open range. Can't wait to see them. This image just makes me want that to happen quicker. This is a great shot Jack, looks like he's in the wild and not in a zoo at all. As for the cygnets they seem to start turning black at about six months, but have never really seen them through the whole process because at about six months their parents want rid of them and I never see them after that. #10412857

Tiia Vissak November 10, 2012

a wonderful scene! #10412872

Mike Clime November 10, 2012

Excellent wildlife capture, Jack! These guys always look like they could be gentle. #10413123

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 10, 2012

Nice capture, Jack. Beautiful silverback. #10413193

Robert R. Goodman November 10, 2012

Hi Jack.Sure is a big guy.Excellent capture my friend.Running a little late today!!! #10413196

John Connolly November 10, 2012

I don't think I would like to upset this bloke Jack! A great capture and pose of this fine specimen of a silver back! #10413257

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 10, 2012

He's a beauty, Jack! A wonderful capture! #10413265

Barbara Waldoch November 10, 2012

Beautifully captured, Jack! #10413375

Evy Johansen level-classic November 10, 2012

Wow... Awesome capture, Jack!! #10413528

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 10, 2012

Wonderful capture Jack, he looks very content hanging out against that tree #10413544

Avril Young November 10, 2012

wow, fantastic capture, such a lovely setting..he does look rather huge... #10413592

Rona L. Schwarz November 10, 2012

Marvelous capture of this silverback, Jack! Very natural - looks like he's in Rwanda and not at a zoo at all. He's a great looking specimen (although I've never actually seen one)! Thanks for your comments on my stork and bison - I should have dedicated the bison one to you since I never would have thought to go looking otherwise! #10413602

Antonio Amen November 11, 2012

Very cool shot, well done Jack #10413838

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 11, 2012

Beautiful setting, great shot!! #10413865

Kathy Reeves November 11, 2012

Beautiful! Looks like he is deep in thought! #10414244

Brett Dolsen November 12, 2012

Fantastic timing,POV and detail Jack! #10415196

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