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A tender moment between a Momma silverback gorilla and her 5 year old son.

A tender moment between a Momma silverback gorilla and her 5 year old son.
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cameraCanon EOS 50D

settings Aperture f/7.1 ISO 400 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 150/1 

upload_dateDec, 2015

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8 Comments |
Bazz PRO+
 
Bazz December 11, 2015
Awesome capture!
AnnSagel
AnnSagel December 11, 2015
it was a wonderful moment to be part of when they both were watching me watch them
YvonneJeaK PRO
 
YvonneJeaK December 19, 2015
Incredible. Voted Shades Of Gray Photo Contest
AnnSagel
AnnSagel December 28, 2015
thanks for your vote
shema PRO
 
shema December 27, 2015
magnificent!
AnnSagel
AnnSagel December 28, 2015
Thanks It was a special moment we all shared
christianbrogi
 
christianbrogi May 26, 2016
Great!
AnnSagel
AnnSagel May 26, 2016
Thanks
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joycealicesmith May 26, 2016
Beautiful! Congratulations on your win!
AnnSagel
AnnSagel May 26, 2016
Thanks so much.
kenclarephoto
 
kenclarephoto August 16, 2016
Brilliant image.
AnnSagel
AnnSagel August 17, 2016
Thanks so much
Hippiechic
 
Hippiechic August 22, 2016
Such a beautiful photo , amazing capture :)
AnnSagel
AnnSagel August 22, 2016
thanks so much
Spinola Platinum
 
Spinola November 03, 2016
Perfect
AnnSagel
AnnSagel November 04, 2016
thanks it was a special moment

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Behind The Lens

Location

Los Angeles Zoo

Time

Midday as usual.

Lighting

There was nothing I could change about the lighting where I was watching these gorillas

Equipment

Shooting Conditions Camera make:Canon Camera model:Canon EOS 50D Focal length:150 mm Max lens aperture:f/4.8 Exposure:1/100 at f/7.1 Flash:Not fired, compulsory mode Exposure bias:0 EV Exposure mode:Auto Exposure prog.:Aperture priority ISO speed:ISO 400 Metering mode:Center-weighted average

Inspiration

I was watching the 5 year old gorilla baby playing with his Mom & Dad. Suddenly he stopped and started to nurse. When I put the camera up to my eye both of them made eye contact and I took my shot. I felt we shared a special moment together.

Editing

This version is cropped and the BW between them darken. The original is in my gallery at http://www.visionsbyann.com/p580746424/h277f5e03#h277f5e03

In my camera bag

Canon 5D III Canon L lens

Feedback

I love going to the zoo and watching the animals. Patience is key. Just wait and something is bound to happen worth a click of your camera to capture the moment forever.

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