A Face to Face [Contest Finalists March 2009]
Uploaded: March 09, 2009 21:58:55
aperture f6.5, shutter 1/250, lens 200mm, location San Diego Wild Animal Park
This is a grandfather and his grandson The huge silverback is 35 years old and the youngster is only 9 years old. They were play fighting and grandpa had to settle things down with a stern talk.
Liz blahh March 09, 2009
WOW! Powerful image and you captured the confrontation perfectly! Great Lighting. #1095719Anne M. Young March 10, 2009
Agree with Lisa - great capture here! #7265416Usman M. Bajwa March 10, 2009
Awesome capture and emotions here, Gunther.Usman. #7265566
Melissa Olsen March 10, 2009
This is a fabulous capture which I will add to my favorite right away...outstanding light, comp and color. #7267329Gunther Allen March 10, 2009
Thank you so much Melissa, Usman, Anne and Liz. I've been going to the Wild Animal Park in San Diego for years and have never seen the gorillas so animated. I had guest from out of town and it was a real treat! #7267398JO ANN CLEVELAND March 21, 2009
I love this Gunther...your "zoo" animals animals are always great...like your comments on this toojo ann c. #7310892
Linda D. Lester April 22, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist.....good luck in the next round!!! :) #7434644Ken Smith April 22, 2009
Way to go, Gunther. Congrats to you!! #7434900A P April 22, 2009
Awesome capture Gunther Congratulations and best of luck in the next round #7435997Gunther Allen April 22, 2009
Thank you Jo Ann, Linda, Ken and Ann. Thank you BetterPhoto for the honor. #7437311Judy V. Kennamer April 23, 2009
So beautiful Gunther! Congrats!!!! #7438874Gunther Allen April 23, 2009
Thank you so much Judy!!! :0) #7439332JO ANN CLEVELAND April 23, 2009
I love it Gunther! Very well deserved finalist, hope it gets gold too!jo ann c. #7440312
Bill Houghton April 23, 2009
Gunther, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner. Congratulations. BillCheck out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7441736
Gunther Allen April 23, 2009
Thank you for the kind words Jo Ann and Bill. We miss you at PhotoShowdown.com Bill. I understand you had another photo published. You should send me the link and I'll place it on the front page!! Take Care. #7442195Nick Lagos April 23, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist here Gunther.... #7442395Gunther Allen April 23, 2009
Thank you so much Nick. You are such a great artist and I really appreciate your comment! #7442444Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2009
Remarkable timing and clarity Gunther. A very nice finalist, congratulations! #7548317Gunther Allen May 22, 2009
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