silverback

[avkomp]

also from taronga a little while ago.
think this is the new silver back

d4 200-500 f5.6@ 370 mm 1/80 f8 iso 1600 full frame

[seaslug]

Those sad eyes!

Great detail in this Stephen. So sad that they have to be in captivity to protect them.

[eaglem]

Those sad eyes!

Great detail in this Stephen. So sad that they have to be in captivity to protect them.

I agree here!

[Alan]

Wonderful portrait - the eyes say it all

[avkomp]

thanks folks, when you look at the great apes, you do see someone there for sure.
very often the gorillas look bored out of their heads though