Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Charlotte!
This is a fine looking portrait photograph of this popular animal,my friend!
These big primates were once thought to be fully mythological!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023

Thank you Sean. I?m not surprised, they?re quite elusive creatures, despite their size!
Charlotte

reply by Sean T Phelan on 27-Oct-2023

...like their crypotozoological relatives-the Sasquatch! ( which I'm hoping are surviving prehistoric
Gigantopithecines! )

reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023

Is that the same as a Bigfoot?

Comment from JirinaInspire
Absolutely perfect contest entry with this gorilla that is posing for your picture so nicely. She is definitely ready to win the contest and it is proud of as well.
Thank you for sharing Charlotte!

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023

Thank you so much Jirina!
Charlotte

Comment from Lynnmarie2
Wonder image here. You can see the intelligence in that stare. Mountain Gorillas always fascinated me. This is a great photo, clear and focused. Nice entry into the contest, thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 26-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023

Thank you very much Lynnmarie.
Charlotte

Comment from suffolkbrian
What a great shot and such an interesting story and this will stay in your memory forever,this will win by a mile but also think you captured a certain look as well,and that alone gives us an indication of this silverback and although very powerfull think you captured a certain gentleness about him,thanks for sharing this and am envious of you for being there...Brian

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023

Thank you so much Brian for your wonderful review and six stars!
Charlotte

reply by suffolkbrian on 27-Oct-2023

your welcome,how come you were there

Comment from Montana Shooter
What a wonderful experience you had seeing these great animals. I love this portrait of this magnificent silver back as he sits in the brush. The shadow of one of the plants on his chest is perfect.

Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 26-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023

Thank you very much. Yes, I really liked that thistle shadow on his chest too!
Charlotte