A Face to Face

© Gunther Allen

A Face to Face

Uploaded: March 09, 2009

Description

aperture f6.5, shutter 1/250, lens 200mm, location San Diego Wild Animal Park

This is a grandfather and his grandson The huge silverback is 35 years old and the youngster is only 9 years old. They were play fighting and grandpa had to settle things down with a stern talk.

Comments

Liz blahh March 09, 2009

WOW! Powerful image and you captured the confrontation perfectly! Great Lighting. #1095719

Anne M. Young level-addict March 10, 2009

Agree with Lisa - great capture here! #7265416

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 10, 2009

Awesome capture and emotions here, Gunther.

Usman. #7265566

Melissa Olsen March 10, 2009

This is a fabulous capture which I will add to my favorite right away...outstanding light, comp and color. #7267329

Gunther Allen March 10, 2009

Thank you so much Melissa, Usman, Anne and Liz. I've been going to the Wild Animal Park in San Diego for years and have never seen the gorillas so animated. I had guest from out of town and it was a real treat! #7267398

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 21, 2009

I love this Gunther...your "zoo" animals animals are always great...like your comments on this too

jo ann c. #7310892

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 22, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist.....good luck in the next round!!! :) #7434644

Ken Smith level-classic April 22, 2009

Way to go, Gunther. Congrats to you!! #7434900

A P April 22, 2009

Awesome capture Gunther Congratulations and best of luck in the next round #7435997

Gunther Allen April 22, 2009

Thank you Jo Ann, Linda, Ken and Ann. Thank you BetterPhoto for the honor. #7437311

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic April 23, 2009

So beautiful Gunther! Congrats!!!! #7438874

Gunther Allen April 23, 2009

Thank you so much Judy!!! :0) #7439332

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 23, 2009

I love it Gunther! Very well deserved finalist, hope it gets gold too!

jo ann c. #7440312

Bill Houghton April 23, 2009

Gunther, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner. Congratulations. Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7441736

Gunther Allen April 23, 2009

Thank you for the kind words Jo Ann and Bill. We miss you at PhotoShowdown.com Bill. I understand you had another photo published. You should send me the link and I'll place it on the front page!! Take Care. #7442195

Nick Lagos April 23, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist here Gunther.... #7442395

Gunther Allen April 23, 2009

Thank you so much Nick. You are such a great artist and I really appreciate your comment! #7442444

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2009

Remarkable timing and clarity Gunther. A very nice finalist, congratulations! #7548317

Gunther Allen May 22, 2009


Thank you Donna! #7548334

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