Photographing mountain gorillas can be a challenge, even though you can get extremely close. You can only be with the gorillas for an hour once you find them and there’s no guarantee on the setting or the light. On our last trip, the thick vegetation and bright sunshine definitely presented some difficulties, but every now and again a gorilla turned to a favorable angle to the sun and I was able to get a handful of shots that I liked. A polarizing filter also came in handy to take the bright spots off the leaves. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 135mm), ISO 1000, f/5 at 1/640th of a second.
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
Photographing mountain gorillas can be a challenge, even though you can get extremely close. You can only be with the gorillas for an hour once you find them and there’s no guarantee on the setting or the light. On our last trip, the thick vegetation and bright sunshine definitely presented some difficulties, but every now and again a gorilla turned to a favorable angle to the sun and I was able to get a handful of shots that I liked. A polarizing filter also came in handy to take the bright spots off the leaves. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 135mm), ISO 1000, f/5 at 1/640th of a second.
A moving portrait.
Thanks Anne. The bright sunshine was difficult, but when it worked, the shots could be pretty special.
This portrait is just stunningly beautiful. I have no other words…
Thanks Laura.
What a look. So many questions in that expression on that beautiful face. GREAT photo!
Thanks Christine. I agree and often wonder what they are thinking (and many times can predict based on their very human expressions).