Sweet Giant

© Laura E. OConnor

Sweet Giant

Uploaded: September 11, 2006

Description

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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Comments

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!! #520311

Judy A. Lawhon September 11, 2006

Incredible capture, Laura.....love the cropping! #3295350

Darold W. Kaestner September 11, 2006

What a nice shot!
Very well done! #3295368

Laura E. OConnor September 11, 2006

THANK YOU, Lynne, Judy & Dan!! #3295785

Revonda L. Gentry September 11, 2006

Superb!! I just love it!! #3295915

Laura E. OConnor September 11, 2006

THANK YOU REVONDA!! #3296657

Doug Newman September 11, 2006

Great portrait, Laura! #3296732

Janine Russell level-deluxe September 11, 2006

Laura, very nice detail, lighting and textures. #3297667

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe September 11, 2006

Great shot. You captured his personality. #3297701

Kerby Pfrangle September 11, 2006

Laura what a face. Personality plus. #3297843

Kristy A. Keene September 12, 2006

Wonderful Capture! Beautiful! #3301181

Laura E. OConnor September 12, 2006

THANK YOU EVERYONE!! :) I really appreciate you taking time to comment!! #3301193

Connie 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! #3301863

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