Colo
Uploaded: May 01, 2010 18:27:43
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
R. J. Laudenbacher 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!
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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 May 01, 2010
Beautiful details and close up! #8583089Amy M. Wilson May 01, 2010
Excellent capture... LOVE the tender expression, details and lighting; beautifully done, Becky!! #8583121Angie M. Davis May 01, 2010
Wonderful details and expression. It makes me feel like she is looking right at me. :) #8583202R. J. Laudenbacher May 01, 2010
Thank you very much, Ron, Freddy, Shelly, Melissa, Patti, Kay, Claudia, Amy and Angie. I appreciate all of your comments. #8583262Sherran Andersen May 01, 2010
Wonderful full frame Becky... love the eye contact. #8583277Kathy Salerni May 01, 2010
A beautiful portrait of this gorilla! Her eyes are looking right at you! #8583320Liz blahh May 02, 2010
Great expression you've captured! #8583410Randy D. Dinkins May 02, 2010
Beautiful portrait!!! Great capture! #8584403R. J. Laudenbacher May 02, 2010
Thank you Sherran, Kathy, Liz and Randy. #8584705Julie 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!! #8585715Karen Celella May 03, 2010
Very powerful portrait Becky! #8585833Kim Andelkovic May 06, 2010
Spot on Becky Love it......I reckon we will see this again ;-) #8592495Craig W. Myers June 07, 2010
Really fine animal portrait; congratulations. #8673597Courtenay Vanderbilt June 07, 2010
Beautifully captured, Becky! Congratulations! #8675102Sherran Andersen June 07, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS BECKY!! #8675974Melissa G. Meiselman June 07, 2010
Congratulations on this extraordinary Finalist and best of luck in the next round!! #8676250Val Feldman June 08, 2010
Perfection...the expression captured is remarkable. Congratulations on this fine portrait and all the best in the upcoming round! #8677558R. J. Laudenbacher June 08, 2010
Thank you all so very much. I so truly appreciate all of your remarks. #8677600Danny B. Head June 08, 2010
Great capture... love the image. Congrats! Hope to see this again! #8677819Anita Hogue June 08, 2010
WOW, this is absolutely super! Congratulations! #8678505Usman M. Bajwa June 08, 2010
Fantastic animal capture. CONGRATZ on the Finalist badge.UB. #8679091
Karen Celella June 08, 2010
Congratulations on another outstanding finalist, Becky. #8679103Amy M. Wilson June 08, 2010
HUGE congrats on an outstanding and so well-deserved Finalist... just beautiful, Becky!!! #8680556R. J. Laudenbacher June 09, 2010
Thank you Danny, Anita, Usman, Karen, and Amy. I cant ever thank you all enough. #8681628Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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