Sweet Giant
Uploaded: September 11, 2006
Taken at the Ft Worth Zoo. This gorilla was sitting against the glass in the outdoor enclosure and seemed so gentle - a very willing portrait subject. I just wanted to give him/her a HUGE hug!
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Lynne Hoad September 11, 2006
AWWW!!! How gorgeous Laura!! Great capture and what a beautiful expression! Very fitting title and I know what you mean about the hug, love these gentle giants!! #520311Judy A. Lawhon September 11, 2006
Incredible capture, Laura.....love the cropping! #3295350Darold W. Kaestner September 11, 2006
What a nice shot!Laura E. OConnor September 11, 2006
THANK YOU, Lynne, Judy & Dan!! #3295785Revonda L. Gentry September 11, 2006
Superb!! I just love it!! #3295915Laura E. OConnor September 11, 2006
THANK YOU REVONDA!! #3296657Doug Newman September 11, 2006
Great portrait, Laura! #3296732Janine Russell September 11, 2006
Laura, very nice detail, lighting and textures. #3297667Sherry Karr Adkins September 11, 2006
Great shot. You captured his personality. #3297701Kerby Pfrangle September 11, 2006
Laura what a face. Personality plus. #3297843Kristy A. Keene September 12, 2006
Wonderful Capture! Beautiful! #3301181Laura E. OConnor September 12, 2006
THANK YOU EVERYONE!! :) I really appreciate you taking time to comment!! #3301193Connie J. Turner September 12, 2006
Laura, this is just beautiful!! HE/she does look like they need a hug, I love the overall softness to it! #3301863Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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