Silverback mountain gorillas weigh in excess of 400 pounds. They eat about forty pounds of leaves, stems, shoots and fruits a day. This silverback was taking a break from all that eating and just hanging back, relaxing, and watching the rest of the family go about their business. He is one of three silverbacks in a family of ten that roam the base of Gahinga Volcano in the southwestern corner of Uganda. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 150mm) ISO 3600, f/2.8 at 1/640th of a second.
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Silverback mountain gorillas weigh in excess of 400 pounds. They eat about forty pounds of leaves, stems, shoots and fruits a day. This silverback was taking a break from all that eating and just hanging back, relaxing, and watching the rest of the family go about their business. He is one of three silverbacks in a family of ten that roam the base of Gahinga Volcano in the southwestern corner of Uganda. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 150mm) ISO 3600, f/2.8 at 1/640th of a second.
Very cool. He looks very relaxed. Is his normal disposition to live and let live? He does not appear to be aggressive..
This family is well habituated to the presence of humans. Definitely very relaxed and paying no attention to us.
Stellar shot, Sean!
Thanks Sue.