Deep in Thought

Uploaded: June 26, 2006 03:52:25

Description


Silverback Gorilla at the Fort Worth Zoo... A penny for his thoughts

Canon 100 - 400L IS at 340mm. Filtered daylight with fill flash.

Comments

Julie Robinson June 26, 2006

A wonderful thought filled character Jeff! #472177

Paul Michko June 26, 2006

Amazing portrait, Jeff. #2951072

Jim Huffield June 26, 2006

Outstanding shot Jeff. Jim #2951116

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 26, 2006

You might not want to know what he is thinking Jeff! This is one powerful capture! #2951122

Judyann Plante June 26, 2006

Outstanding portrait, Jeff! Wonderful color, lighting and detail.

Judyann ><> #2951202

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 26, 2006

He's probably thinking "now where did I put MY camera?" #2951223

Bridgette B June 26, 2006

AWESOME image, Jeff!! #2951275

Anita Hogue June 26, 2006

Fabulous shot, Jeff!! #2951306

Mary L. Graham June 26, 2006

Beautiful Portrait-he looks like hes posing for you!! =) #2951310

Tressie Davis June 26, 2006

You've captured so much detail in this, it's wonderful! And what emotion in his eyes - great portrait! #2951318

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 26, 2006

Awesome detail...love that expression! #2951397

Stephen Zacker June 26, 2006

Not sure you want to know what he's thinking :-) Great expression you have captured #2951516

Graeme yew Chow June 26, 2006

Awesome detail and expression ! Jeff. #2951600

Colette M. Metcalf June 26, 2006

Excellent detail!! Great capture, Jeff! #2951658

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 26, 2006

WOW!!! What a portrait, Jeff!! #2951664

Nina Shields June 26, 2006

Jeff, outstanding portrait in capturing a very fascinating subject; wonder what he is thinking! Super work! #2951788

Terri L. Scribner June 26, 2006

WOW!! Awesome detail in this portrait! #2951794

Carla Metzler June 26, 2006

This is teriffic, Jeff! #2951897

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 26, 2006

Great detail Jeff. I can count each hair. #2951933

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 26, 2006

A pensive gorilla! Terrific capture Jeff! #2951963

Judy A. Lawhon June 26, 2006

Beautiful portrait of this impressive guy, Jeff! #2952335

Laura Clay-Ballard June 26, 2006

wow! love this portrait. #2952439

Alan L. Borror June 26, 2006

This is superb, Jeff! He is indeed impressive and you captured that feeling! #2952594

Guy D. Biechele level-classic June 26, 2006

Terrific, clear capture. Very engaging portrait! #2952800

Revonda L. Gentry June 26, 2006

Wonderful clarity, expression and composition, Jeff!! #2952814

Kate Jackson June 26, 2006

Incredible capture Jeff! #2953029

Goshka G. June 26, 2006

Looks more human than a few humans I know!;-) #2953033

Jill Odice level-classic June 26, 2006

Wonderful work Jeff! I agree with Goshka, he does look like a human!Wonderful expression:-) #2953252

Ken Smith level-classic June 26, 2006

Love the details and the background. Another "Jeff Robinson" masterpiece. #2953949

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 26, 2006

It's Monday and I thought I was looking in the mirror. Excellent capture of the details and the expression, Jeff. #2953957

Claudette Foote June 26, 2006

Great detail Jeff.
Wonderful expression.
AWESOME CAPTURE. #2954209

Tamara K. Walker level-classic June 26, 2006

Wow what a beautiful animal, you captured him so well. #2954454

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 26, 2006

Thanks Everyone very much for all of the great comments today! Jeff #2954462

William C. Raco level-classic June 26, 2006

Wow, this is outstanding work, Jeff
Love the sharp focus on the eyes, the colors, the texures and composition


Bill #2954656

Melissa G. Meiselman June 26, 2006

Wonderful portrait with terrific details...and Jeff...we know they have thoughts!!! #2954664

Jim Kinnunen level-classic June 27, 2006

Great portrait of this old guy, Jeff!!! The details and textures are wonderful!!! #2956611

Evy Johansen level-classic June 27, 2006

Wow... what a wonderful capture! Beautiful light and great details!! He/she's beautiful!! #2956745

Mary N C. Taitt June 27, 2006

Cool picture, Jeff, What a GREAT expression! Mary :-) #2957883

Janine Russell level-deluxe June 27, 2006

Jeff, excellent detail, lighting and expression. #2958820

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 28, 2006

Thank you very much!! Jeff #2960380

Robert M. Nicholson June 30, 2006

Awesome details of this poerful animal! He looks like he is going to rip your head off!! #2972895

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 01, 2006

You are right Rob, this was a big boy! Thanks for commenting! Jeff #2975992

Sherri Myers July 11, 2006

Great photo. I also took a pics of the same gorilla at the Ft Worth Zoo. See my photo gallery. You have amazing work. #3014731

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 12, 2006

Thanks very much Sherri! Jeff #3018467

Graeme yew Chow July 24, 2006

Jeff, awesome finalist. #3072633

Lorraine A. Cook July 24, 2006

Fantastic! Congratulations, Jeff!<:)) #3072658

Guy D. Biechele level-classic July 24, 2006

Congratulations, Jeff! #3072714

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 24, 2006

Jeff,, Congratulations on this terrific Finalist! #3072749

Renee Doyle July 24, 2006

Congrats Jeff!!! WTG!!!
#3072879

Pat Gamwell July 24, 2006

This should go all the way! BIG CONGRATS! #3072899

Evy Johansen level-classic July 24, 2006

Contratulations on another wonderful finalist, Jeff!! #3073710

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 25, 2006

Congratulations!

ccc #3073889

Judyann Plante July 25, 2006

Congratulations, Jeff!!!

Judyann ><> #3074234

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 25, 2006

Congratulations Jeff. Good luck in the next round. #3075019

Jenny Bosmans July 25, 2006

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Jeff! :) #3075156

Roger Bernabo July 25, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS Jeff! #3075338

Sandy Stigliano July 25, 2006

Congratulations Jeff!! #3075420

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 25, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round! #3075923

Noel Baebler July 25, 2006

Huzzah, Jeff! #3075993

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 25, 2006

Congratulation on a powerful finalist, Jeff #3076007

Bridgette B July 25, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome finalist! #3076143

Kathy Shogren July 25, 2006

Awesome portrait Jeff. Congrats on finalist. #3076409

Milan Banik July 25, 2006

excellent portrait ,congratulations! #3077601

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 25, 2006

Fantastic image Jeff..CONGRATULATIONS! #3077864

Revonda L. Gentry July 25, 2006

Congratulations Jeff, incredible image!! #3078241

Jill Flynn July 25, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist Jeff! #3078741

Melissa G. Meiselman July 25, 2006

Congratulations, Jeff on this most deserving finalist!!!!! #3078750

Hendrik Storme July 25, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist!!!
Awesome portrait!!! #3079166

Nadine A. Lewis July 25, 2006

Congratulations on your much deserved finalist!!! #3079447

Cathy M. Gromball July 25, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Jeff!

Cathy :) #3079454

Tressie Davis July 25, 2006

Congrats Jeff!! #3079671

Virginia Leone level-classic July 25, 2006

Congrats on your finalist photo Jeff! Well deserved! ~Virginia #3079688

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 25, 2006

Way to go Jeff!! This is very well deserved!! <>< #3080338

Nobu Nagase July 25, 2006

Beautiful portrait!!!
Congratulations, Jeff!!! #3080474

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 25, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist for this awesome capture, Jeff, very well done!!!
-Debby #3080621

Ronald Balthazor July 25, 2006

Congratulations, Jeff. He looks like one of my old professors. #3080750

Tamara K. Walker level-classic July 25, 2006

Congratulations! #3081145

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 26, 2006

Intense expression, congratulations! #3081962

Ken Smith level-classic July 26, 2006

Jeff, congrats!! #3083359

John V. Roscich level-deluxe July 26, 2006

CONGRATS JEFF #3084190

Monika Sapek July 26, 2006

Congratulations and good luck in the next round with this one, Jeff!
Monika
#3085353

Cheryl E. Molennor July 26, 2006

Congrats Jeff! #3086139

Kara L. Hendricks July 26, 2006

Congratulations!!!!!!!! #3087072

Darryl Wilkinson July 27, 2006

Outstanding Finalist, Jeff! Congratulations! #3091922

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 29, 2006

Thank you all very much! Jeff #3099982

Stephanie Thibaudeau October 02, 2006

This is awesome Jeff! Love it! #3400547

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 06, 2006

Thank you very much Stephanie!! Jeff #3417156

Elizabeth J. Bernier November 26, 2006

Hey I didn't know you were at this site too! Belated congrats on this win Jeff,but you really have to stop taking my picture when I'm not ready for it LOL!!! :) #3633097

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 01, 2006

You are too funny Elizabeth! Thanks for the great commnet! Jeff #3656135

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett December 21, 2006

Jeff ... where'd you get this photo of me? oh, never mind .. I just realized that he is better looking than me ... LOL

Good shot!

Steve Hurkett #3725963

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 27, 2006

Your too funny Steve! Thanks for the wonderful comment! Jeff #3745915

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