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Lying Eyes

A mountain gorilla's piercing eyes shine through the vegetation as he lies down to rest.

A mountain gorilla's piercing eyes shine through the vegetation as he lies down to rest.
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upload_dateJul, 2016

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15 Comments |
Merbert
 
Merbert September 02, 2016
What a special Photo!!! Well done and thanks for sharing. Would love to see them one day.
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chriswhittier October 05, 2016
Thanks Merbert- it only takes a plane ticket...and $750 permit. I love your droplets.
p_eileenbaltz Platinum
 
p_eileenbaltz September 16, 2016
Beautifully captured! Congratulations on your Challenge Win. :)
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chriswhittier October 05, 2016
Thanks!
kimberlypinz
 
kimberlypinz October 04, 2016
I adore this shot. It evokes great emotion. One can see the soul through his eyes. Can't say enough.
chriswhittier Platinum
chriswhittier October 05, 2016
Thanks Kimberly. Your gallery is great!
MikeW Platinum
 
MikeW October 31, 2016
Just lovely! Works so well in amoung the leaves
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chriswhittier October 31, 2016
Thanks Mike. Your gallery is great and your portraits are inspirational to folks like me afraid to shoot them!
fionaanderson
 
fionaanderson December 04, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
fionaanderson
 
fionaanderson December 04, 2016
What exceptional beautiful images you take especially the wildlife, this photo is so moving. You capture the soul of the animal. You are an inspiration to an amateur wildlfe photographer like me. Fiona
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chriswhittier December 04, 2016
Thanks Fiona!
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole December 08, 2016
Wow....amazing capture....love the colors and those eyes!!! Congrats on being a Contest Finalist!! : )
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chriswhittier December 09, 2016
Thanks Pamela.
jamiesarkett
 
jamiesarkett December 30, 2016
Congrats - beautiful image
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chriswhittier December 31, 2016
Thanks Jamie.
lucyolguin
 
lucyolguin May 02, 2017
Omg that's gorgeous!
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chriswhittier May 02, 2017
Thanks Lucy
Jerome_barbara
 
Jerome_barbara June 15, 2017
To capture this expression in the wild. Beautiful life experience.
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chriswhittier July 10, 2017
Thank you. Was fortunate to work with them for many years.
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole January 25, 2018
Love this......so well done!! Congrats on your well deserved challenge win!! : )
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chriswhittier January 25, 2018
Thanks again!
garrychisholm Platinum
 
garrychisholm January 26, 2018
Superb image Chris, absolutely top class
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chriswhittier January 26, 2018
Thanks Garry. Your gallery is terrific.
were_underthesamesky
 
were_underthesamesky April 09, 2018
Wow so great¡ I was stunned.
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VitaVera February 13, 2021
Incredible. Love the draw this image brings.
HuaweiP30Lite
 
HuaweiP30Lite May 15, 2022
How close were you to the gentle giant?
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chriswhittier May 16, 2022
Not as close as it appears. The rules are you need to stay 20 feet away, which was about the distance here.

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