Uploaded: January 27, 2005 06:54:31
This is my friend, Colossus, again! I believe he is the largest and one of the oldest lowland gorillas in captivity. The life expectancy for these guys is the mid 30's and Colossus is now 38! I'm always taken by his expressions and just wish I knew what he was thinking. (Applied gaussian blur and diffuser to soften.)
Roseann E. Dreasher January 27, 2005
I just love this! #209467Jessica McCollam January 27, 2005
WONDERFUL shot, Marie! Love the B&W for this! He does have a cute expression! :) #1066747Lori Ditlefsen January 27, 2005
Great shot Marie! Love it in black and white! #1066869Marie Fields January 27, 2005
Thanks so much, Roseann, Jessica, and Lori! I really appreciate your comments! #1067079Paul Michko January 27, 2005
Probably thinking, I wish I had a banana for every picture taken of me. LOL!!! Fantastic capture, Marie. You're right his expression is quite perplexing. #1067108Robin L. Wehrman January 27, 2005
Outstanding capture of colossus, Marie! I also like the B&W great expression well done!!! #1067175Dan Holm January 27, 2005
FANTASTIC image, Marie! The lighting on this is superb! Excellent work, yet again! #1067394Judy S. Fung January 27, 2005
Wonderful capture, Marie! #1067454Patty Razonable January 27, 2005
This is a beautiful profile in B&W!!! Very well done on the effects!! #1067512Darren K. Fisher January 27, 2005
OH wow stunning capture I love the detail and lighting here. Awesome job!!!!!! #1067590John H. Macdonald January 29, 2005
It's amazing how human like he appears in this shot. Great shot! #1071610Claudia Kuhn February 18, 2005
Congrats Marie! #1112482Cindy Cone February 18, 2005
Congrats, Marie! #1112787William C. Raco February 18, 2005
Excellent photo!bill
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Terry R. Hatfield February 18, 2005
YEAH Marie!!! I Love It Congratulations To You:-) #1113045Darren K. Fisher February 18, 2005
So glad to see this one here. It is a favorite of mine of your work. #1113673Kelly Abernathy February 18, 2005
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! -K #1113727Kathy Shogren February 18, 2005
Hi Marie! Congrats. Glad to see this big guy in the finals. #1113767Deborah Sandidge February 18, 2005
Congrats, Marie!! #1113786Deborah Sandidge February 18, 2005
Congrats, Marie!! #1113787Kimberly J. Whipps February 18, 2005
Beautiful shot of an incredible animal. Wonderful Marie. Congratulations on being a finalist. #1113882Donna W. Neal February 18, 2005
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist Marie #1114033Kristi A. Howson February 18, 2005
Congratulations Marie...Fantastic in every way!!!!! #1114898Judy S. Fung February 18, 2005
Congrats, Marie! #1114951Casey A. Hanson February 18, 2005
Congrats on your finalist, Marie! :0) #1115210Evy Johansen February 19, 2005
Congrats on your finalist selection, Marie! Wonderful image! #1115386Stanley J. Contrades February 19, 2005
What a stately figure, Marie! Best of luck to you in the next round, and CONGRATULATIONS!!Debra Booth February 19, 2005
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Marie! #1116473Robin L. Wehrman February 19, 2005
Congratulations on your finalist, Marie! This is outstanding!!!!!! #1117062Kathleen Clemons February 19, 2005
Congrats, Marie! #1117582Gail Vitikacs February 20, 2005
Big congratulations on this wonderful capture! #1120327Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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