Comment from supergold
you were lucky to enjoy such a great experience in the wild;
this baby gorilla looks so sweet;
an excellent entry to the "Wildlife Photo Contest";

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much Fred! Yes I was, and I?ll cherish that experience always.

Comment from JirinaInspire
Wow, I wish I was there too. Awesome photograph and the moment you captured this baby is absolutely beautiful. I am out of six star, this should get many of them and placing in the contest as well.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I wish I was back there again too! It was a once in a lifetime experience!

reply by JirinaInspire on 20-Apr-2023

Well you took a good advantage of this opportunity. Thank you for sharing it.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Charlotte,
A magical view of the infant Mountain Gorilla clinging to it's mother's back head turned with it's eyes locked on you with the light sparkling in them, it's crown of long fur standing up on it's head gives it a look of surprise while the green vegetation in the background frames it. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much Susan, for your wonderful review and rating! It was such an amazing experience to be able to see them!

Comment from Shadow catcher
I love those eyes, and look at the fur, looks like he's trying to be a punker-lol! What a great capture,those eyes have such an intelligent, soulful look in them, must have really been something to have seen in person! A wonderful photo, very well focused and exposed, definitely a great entry for this contest, best wishes to you!

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much Lee-Anne! Oh it was just so amazing to see them, and the only way you can as they don?t survive in captivity, so they?re not to be found in any zoos!

Comment from Zilyram
Charlotte this is an amazing image of the baby Gorilla on mum's back. What an awesome experience.
The composition is excellent and the focus is sharp on eye of the gorilla.
Color is natural with good handling of lighting conditions.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much Mary, both for your lovely review and your high rating! Yes, it was an experience of a lifetime, and one that I will always treasure.

Comment from CREZart
Oh, my, so cool. I love that this was not taken at the zoo. Looks like he is saying "do you like my hair? Perfect composition and blurred minimal background. Very well done.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much! That was what was so amazing and unique about getting to see them, there are no zoos that have them as they don?t survive in captivity!

Comment from Ray Gordon
Hi Charlotte, this is a cute picture of this baby gorilla riding his moms back. I am jealous of all his hair, cute he is. This will be a fine contest entry. Ray

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Ha ha yours was probably as thick at his age! Thank you so much for your review Ray!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Good Show',Charlotte!
Hmm! It wasn't all that long ago...historically
speaking ... that Mountain Gorillas were considered to be Mythical animals! Maybe there's still hope for a live Mokele M'Bembe to turn up!
~Sean

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Ha ha here?s hoping Sean! Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Wow! That's a terrific close-up shot of an infant gorilla. It displays the expression and mood of the subject. You have captured the essence of it in this shot. Goodluck!

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023

Thank you so much Sesha, for your wonderful review and high rating! I?m so pleased you like it.
Charlotte

Comment from nikman
A very good looking, striking image posted here into the competition. Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that handsome young ape. Textures, colours and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Great photo and good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2023

---

reply by the author on 19-Apr-2023

Thank you So much Nikman, for your good review and wonderful rating! I really appreciate it.
Charlotte