The hour I spent photographing mountain gorillas in the jungles of Uganda still ranks as one of my favorite wildlife experiences. I’d love to get back some day and try again. Due to their status as critically endangered, tracking permits only allow you to stay with the gorillas for an hour once they’ve been tracked down. The tracking down part, however, can take up to eight hours as they are always on the move. We got lucky and found them in less than an hour. It was a big troop too, of about 23 individuals. There were three babies, including this young one resting on his mother’s chest as she took a carefree glance over at me. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/2.8 at 1/160th of a second
Really sweet, Sean. I agree with you about gorillas as a top wildlife experience. We saw them in Virunga National Park in then-Zaire way back in 1988. Probably still my favorite wildlife experience. It was back in the film days so I have way fewer pictures than I would have today.
—– There is no thing to touch the heart
—– As the beauty of such affection
—– Fellini knew and told it well
—– We could wish to be
—– In mother’s arms again .
I can’t imagine what a thrill it had to be for you to watch and photograph these amazing creatures for an hour. Great shot of that relaxed mom and her child.
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The hour I spent photographing mountain gorillas in the jungles of Uganda still ranks as one of my favorite wildlife experiences. I’d love to get back some day and try again. Due to their status as critically endangered, tracking permits only allow you to stay with the gorillas for an hour once they’ve been tracked down. The tracking down part, however, can take up to eight hours as they are always on the move. We got lucky and found them in less than an hour. It was a big troop too, of about 23 individuals. There were three babies, including this young one resting on his mother’s chest as she took a carefree glance over at me.
Really sweet, Sean. I agree with you about gorillas as a top wildlife experience. We saw them in Virunga National Park in then-Zaire way back in 1988. Probably still my favorite wildlife experience. It was back in the film days so I have way fewer pictures than I would have today.
—– There is no thing to touch the heart
—– As the beauty of such affection
—– Fellini knew and told it well
—– We could wish to be
—– In mother’s arms again .
So like human bond of mother & child
To know they are so protected is a good thing for all
You captured a special moment again to share with us
I can’t imagine what a thrill it had to be for you to watch and photograph these amazing creatures for an hour. Great shot of that relaxed mom and her child.
Wonderful. Love the mother’s eyes.
oh what cute pic.