Inspiring Photo: Solitude #5331433

Solitude

Uploaded: December 16, 2007 07:34:15

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Silverback Gorilla
Buffalo Zoo
Nikkor 18-200 VR @ 40mm. Handheld.
1/125th f6.7 ISO 400 EV +2

*edits include use of flood filter*

Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Jessica Jenney December 16, 2007

So beautiful, Lisa! Incredible detail and lighting! Alone? Do I see a babies hand? #809140

Dianna Hauf December 16, 2007

Ohhhh, I was wondering the same thing?? Precious, wonderful capture Lisa!!!! You REALLY did these amazing creatures justice when you were there, you know????☺ Did you actually use flood effects here or was he/she so close to the water like this?? Either way, awesome reflections as well!!! #5213592

Jennifer L. Alder December 16, 2007

Oh WOW!!!
Fantastic capture, Lisa
:) #5213911

Roxanne M. Bubar December 16, 2007

Lisa, this is just OUTSTANDING.
Gorgeous tones, lighting, awesome details and reflections.
A WINNER. #5214012

Joan Kocak December 16, 2007

I agree with the above, very very well done~ #5214032

Teresa Burnett December 16, 2007

Awesome capture Lisa!!! Love the detail and lighting!!! But I too thought I was seeing a tiny hand!!! Either way, its awesome!!! #5214072

Carolyn M. Fletcher December 16, 2007

Brava!! Wonderful!! #5214109

Lisa J. Boulden December 16, 2007

Thanks for the wonderful responses! Jessica, Dianna, Jennifer, Roxanne, Joan, and Teresa, I'm glad you stopped by on this chilly Sunday!
For those of you with inquisitive minds: Yes, I used the flood filter here. No baby fingers... Those are actually his long toes! :'D
Stay warm and safe,
Lisa #5214122

December 16, 2007

Great shot! #5214124

Lisa J. Boulden December 16, 2007

Thanks a bunch, Carolyn and Katrin!
~Lisa #5214133

Cassie L. Woodlee December 16, 2007

OH Lisa this is so beautiful!!!!!!! #5214280

Sandra R. Alvey December 16, 2007

FANTASTIC Lisa!! Awesome use of flood and the tone and color are spectacular! Outstanding work hon! #5214465

Jill Odice December 16, 2007

Lisa, I was just checking out all your lovely zoo images! This one is great! Love the reflection! #5214648

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 16, 2007

Wonderful shot, Lisa!!!!! Everything is perfect in this image!!!!! ♫ k #5214927

Marcie A. Fowler December 16, 2007

Amazing work here Lisa. Wonderfully done. #5215094

Linda Blair December 16, 2007

I love this Lisa....great work..great reflections!!!! ☺ #5215175

Bill Wyatt December 16, 2007

Gorgeous work so peaceful and serene!! #5215475

Barbara Waldoch December 16, 2007

Fantastic work, Lisa! #5215571

Deb Koskovich December 16, 2007

My oh my, Lisa -- you have outdone yourself with this one. A -- MA -- ZING!!!! #5215632

Tamara K. Walker December 16, 2007

Super capture! #5216094

frank w. degenhardt December 16, 2007

Lisa- Some more of your pleasing fantastic work here. I just love to sit here and look at and study your pictures.
You always do them so well. In this one, of course I love that its another zoo picture, but its the details and clarity colors that awe me.
Your use of effects is outstanding
Thank you for sharing with us
You take care, enjoy your day, be safe #5216231

Lisa J. Boulden December 16, 2007

You're all so sweet! Thanks a bunch for the wonderful support!
~Lisa #5216366

Stefania Barbier December 17, 2007

WOOOOOOOW LISA!!!! look at that perfect pose and reflextion!!! amazing work girl! #5216729

Bill Houghton December 17, 2007

What a great shot this is Lisa. Wonderful detail. Hey, thanks so much for your comment on my Sumatran Tiger.

Check out my website at:

Bill Houghton Photography

#5217275

Hendrik Storme December 17, 2007

Fantastic work and capture Lisa! #5217299

Stephen Zacker December 17, 2007

Great work. Your use of the filter really makes this #5217517

Orsi December 17, 2007

Amazing shot,Lisa!!WOOW!Love your gallery!! #5217738

Lisa J. Boulden December 17, 2007

Stefania, Bill, Hendrik, Stephen, and Orsi: Thanks for such wonderful responses to this image! so very appreciated!
~Lisa #5217984

Angie Sidles December 17, 2007

Beautiful work Lisa! Love your use of the flood filter here! #5218378

Joy Rector December 17, 2007

love this shot #5218745

Lisa J. Boulden December 17, 2007

Thanks, Angie!
Thanks, Joy!
--Lisa #5219057

Nancy L. Green December 17, 2007

Oh WOW Lisa, this is fabulous dear friend, I love everything about this, WTG!! <>< #5219314

Kaye Burazin December 17, 2007

Fanfabulous! Is there such a word???!!! #5220084

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 17, 2007

Another AWSOME capture and use of the flood filter Lisa, Another WINNER to me! #5220621

Lisa J. Boulden December 17, 2007

Thank you Nancy, Kaye, and Nancy! I sure do appreciate your kind words!!!
-Lisa #5221023

December 20, 2007

This is such a great capture, Lisa. :-) #5233462

Rosemary Buffoni December 21, 2007

Your Silverback images are wonderful, full of feeling.
Ro #5239229

Lisa J. Boulden December 21, 2007

Thank you Valeria and Rosemary. So very appreciated!
~Lisa #5239470

Mohammed A. Alrafia January 05, 2008

Amazing shot #5293940

Lisa J. Boulden January 05, 2008

Thank you, Mohammed!
--Lisa #5298547

Tammy Espino June 19, 2008

Congrats on your finalist Lisa :) #6078214

Jennifer L. Alder June 19, 2008

TERRIFIC finalist, Lisa!! Congrats :) #6079276

Alex T. Mizuno June 19, 2008

Another excellent gorilla shot! Congratulations Lisa!! #6079374

Christian Rosito June 19, 2008

Congratulations Lisa! #6079399

Melissa G. Meiselman June 19, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Lisa!!! #6079606

Dianna Hauf June 19, 2008

Congratulations Lisa!!!! :)

+ #6080151

Elida Gutierrez June 19, 2008

Congratulations for your Finalist!!! #6080182

anonymous June 19, 2008

Another Super Finalist! Congrats! B- #6080377

Amy M. Wilson June 19, 2008

Love this Lisa, congratulations on this terrific finalist!!! #6080837

Angie Sidles June 19, 2008

Congrats Lisa!! #6080900

Eivor Kuchta June 19, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Lisa! #6081343

Erin Appelbaum June 19, 2008

Awesome finalist Lisa. Congrats. Peter #6081345

Jeana Clark June 19, 2008

Way to go Lisa!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
~J~ #6081422

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 19, 2008
WHOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BIG Congrats on your finalist!
Best of Luck in the next round! #6081929

Sam Britt June 19, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa! #6082156

Jessica Jenney June 19, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa on this wonderful finalist! #6082230

Stephanie Frey June 19, 2008
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Lisa! #6082471

Colleen Farrell June 19, 2008
WTG, Lisa! Congratulations on this amazing finalist! #6082554

Debra R. Harder June 19, 2008
Congratulations, Lisa, on this AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL finalist!! Deb #6082558

Cindy Bendush June 19, 2008
Congratulations Lisa! #6082825

Stefania Barbier June 19, 2008
spectacular finalist, congrats!!!! #6083057

Vitor Dias June 20, 2008
Wow Lisa....this is a real
masterpiece......
.....Regards - Vitor #6083491

David Phalen June 20, 2008
BIG Congrats on a well earned Finalist!! #6083782

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 20, 2008
A Winner! Congratulations Lisa! Fantastic image.
#6084088

Sharon F. Morris June 20, 2008
Beautiful job Lisa. Congrats on your finalist. :-) #6084414

Lisa J. Boulden June 20, 2008
You're all so sweet!
Thanks for the wonderful support!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6085140

Erica Murphy June 20, 2008
BIG CONGRATS Lisa!! Your work always stands out! The reflection here makes this one a winner too! #6085376

John Connolly June 20, 2008
Heartiest congratulations on your finalist award, Lisa! #6086725

Cassie L. Woodlee June 20, 2008
HUGE CONGRATS Lisa!!!!!!!! #6087985

Colette M. Metcalf June 21, 2008
Congratulations!!!! #6088951

Michael G. Marshall June 21, 2008
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Lisa! Michael #6089372

R. J. Laudenbacher June 21, 2008
Congratulations Lisa. You definitely have your own style which others will aspire to achieve. #6089613

Lisa J. Boulden June 21, 2008
Erica, John, Cassie, Colette, Michael, and RJ: I really appreciate your fabulous comments! Thanks to EACH of you!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6089653

A P June 21, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Lisa. Sorry I'm so late but I could have sworn I commented on this already. One of those senior moments. VBG Outstanding capture. #6090307

Carol Teal June 22, 2008
Great image Lisa!! Congrats on your finalist!! #6093479

Nilesh J. Bhange June 22, 2008
Excellent capture,Lisa! #6095061

Kathy L. Clark June 24, 2008
Oh Wow Lisa this is so beautiful. Congratulations on a very well deserved finalist. #6103353

Dawn M. Schneider June 25, 2008
what a well deserved finalist!!! You are so talented!! #6106340

Kathleen R. Struckle June 25, 2008
Congrats. on you awesome finalist!! #6107592

Lisa R. Buffington July 06, 2008
Congrats! Awesome capture Lisa! Love the deep expression and the reflection. Wonderful work. #6147609

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