I recently dug up this unpublished image from my archives. It was taken during my 2007 visit to Rwanda. This is the dominant silverback of the first gorilla family we visited. Encounters with these highly endangered animals, though brief (you're limited to one hour), are a memorable experience.
In this case I liked the way he's framed by the vegetation, though the crop's a bit tight on the sides for my tastes... but it's what I had to work with, as this is nearly full frame. I would have definitely told my former self to shoot a bit looser next time.
Anyway, I was reminded about this trip by a fascinating article published on National Geographic's site. Apparently
the gorillas are recognizing poachers' snares and dismantling them on their own.
Canon 40D
Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS
ISO 400
1/250th
f/2.8
Max
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