Master of his Domain
A young silverback mountain gorilla pauses as the clouds lift to reveal Mt Sabinyo, one of the extinct Virunga volcanoes. It was on the slopes of Sabinyo that v...
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A young silverback mountain gorilla pauses as the clouds lift to reveal Mt Sabinyo, one of the extinct Virunga volcanoes. It was on the slopes of Sabinyo that von Beringe, who eastern gorillas and many other species are named after, first "collected"/shot two gorillas in 1902 and scientifically documented them. The Virunga range and nearby Bwindi forest hold the 4 national parks (3 continuous) of Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo that are the last refuge for the two mountain gorilla populations.
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People's Choice in Animals in Nature Photo Challenge
Winner in Endangered Species Photo Challenge
Winner in Wild animals in their habitat Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
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Nitka
August 28, 2016
Amazing capture! Congratulations on your well deserved win in a Challenge!..:-)
ShellyRwanda
September 11, 2016
Spectacular shot. I live in Rwanda and you really luck out with everything light, scenery and a beautiful silverback.
chriswhittier
September 11, 2016
Thanks Shelly. I miss RW and love seeing especially the Akagera pics so keep those coming!
bridgetrendall
October 20, 2016
Congratulations on winning my challenge 'Endangered Species' I chose your photograph because it is in its natural surround, it is a beautiful photograph and a fantastic detailed account of this amazing creature. Well done Chris :)
chriswhittier
November 01, 2016
Thanks Carolyn. Your gallery is awesome and I love seeing other real, not over-processed images!
iluv2shoot
December 13, 2016
Hello Chris! Just want to let you know I received my print last night of this awesome photograph, and I love it!!! Africa is on my bucket list :)
chriswhittier
December 13, 2016
Thanks so much! I hope it looks nice- my first sale here and I'm used to printing myself so hope the quality is up to par!
fotosnapper
August 19, 2017
Great capture Chris! Your matted and framed photograph looks great in our family room with my wife's African theme. She is very happy that she purchased this shot from you :)
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