I’m going to stick with the silverback-double-shot theme for one more day. Here’s another of the three big boys from the troop getting his mid-day nap. He also looks like he could use some dental work. The teeth weren’t a sign of aggression, but simply a bit of a yawn. Top Shot: Nikon D850 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 82mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/1000th of a second. Bottom Shot: Nikon D850 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 110mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
So as one of your followers asked yesterday, how close were you? It looks like he was looking right at you rather than staring off into space. He doesn’t look very scary at all in these pictures. And I agree with Bob K’s comment about anthropomorphism!
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So as one of your followers asked yesterday, how close were you? It looks like he was looking right at you rather than staring off into space. He doesn’t look very scary at all in these pictures. And I agree with Bob K’s comment about anthropomorphism!
Yes, I was very close. Maybe fifteen feet when I took this shot. At times, the gorillas would brush right past within five feet.
I’m sure it was exhilarating to be so close to such huge animals. We are so glad to share in your experiences.
Thanks Laura. Exhilarating is a good word for it.
Continued amazement at your images, Sean!
Thanks Sue. The primates can make it easy at times.
great shot, ) great smile, looks like needs to go dents. ) still great pic.)