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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Winner in Through the Leaves Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Monkeys And Apes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Animal Eye Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Black Color In Nature Photo Contest
Member Selection Award
Contest Finalist in Evocative Wildlife Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 5
Winner in Beasty Eyes Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Superior Skill
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Merbert
September 02, 2016
What a special Photo!!! Well done and thanks for sharing. Would love to see them one day.
chriswhittier
October 05, 2016
Thanks Merbert- it only takes a plane ticket...and $750 permit. I love your droplets.
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
October 31, 2016
Thanks Mike. Your gallery is great and your portraits are inspirational to folks like me afraid to shoot them!
fionaanderson
December 04, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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
Pamelabole
December 08, 2016
Wow....amazing capture....love the colors and those eyes!!! Congrats on being a Contest Finalist!! : )
Pamelabole
January 25, 2018
Love this......so well done!! Congrats on your well deserved challenge win!! : )
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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