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I've revisited Uganada....from the comfort of my den Here are some newly processed images in black and white. I have yet to find the formula that works for me so often there is lots of variation in processing and hence the look of the images.
Eric

1 Silverback
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-NmCJhqk/0/XL/imgu3432sliverbackb%26w-XL.jpg

2 Blackback
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-GpL9R2X/0/XL/IMGU2972gorillaintheopen-XL.jpg

3 Youngster
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-pBR5svG/0/XL/IMGU2414gorillayoungsterb%26w-XL.jpg


4 Mother and child
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-qbdkpgJ/0/XL/IMGU2390gorillawithinfant-XL.jpg

5
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-WcK3jmL/0/XL/imgu2389gorillaandinfantb%26w2-XL.jpg

6 NBC peacock version
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/UgandaKenya-2011/i-PtHtmDD/0/XL/IMGU2389gorillaandinfant-XL.jpg

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Sep 14, 2014 at 05:43 AM
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I am in awe, I so badly want to go there some day, these are just awesome!


Sep 14, 2014 at 06:19 AM
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These are nice and i love black and white but i like to see the gorrilas contrasting with the green. Must have been an amazing experience to see them!


Sep 14, 2014 at 06:56 AM
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Form what I am told, (I have not been there yet. Is there anywhere you have not been?) getting gorilla pictures is not easy with the contrasting light and the short amount of time one has with them. As usual with your pictures, these are well done. I must admit I prefer the color version better as I think the beautiful blackness of the animal gets too muted in the B and W versions.


Sep 14, 2014 at 07:28 AM
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3 is a stunner Eric and I'm also fond of 5. B&W dose require more work as getting tones to work well together requires experimentation. When done correctly it's well worth the effort

Morris



Sep 14, 2014 at 07:52 AM
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They are one of the coolest creatures out there. Good work Eric.


Sep 14, 2014 at 08:13 AM
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Another extra nice set Eric. I do like your conversions, but for me, the color version puts more emphasis on the gorillas. 3 is tops for me, followed by 6 ~ Ron


Sep 14, 2014 at 08:24 AM
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Very nice set Eric. The B&W works really well here
David



Sep 14, 2014 at 09:11 AM
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great shots Eric - how did you get them to comb their hair so nicely the ones I got in Rwanda looked like a bad hair day in a monsoon (lol)


Sep 14, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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Very nice Eric.
I am partial to the color shot.

Mark



Sep 14, 2014 at 03:00 PM
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Very interesting seeing these in B&W Eric. B&W is really another dimension photographically. Fabulous creatures and images. Thanks

Phil



Sep 14, 2014 at 04:56 PM
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What great shots! I prefer the color version myself.

Dave



Sep 14, 2014 at 06:02 PM
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Wow... beautiful gorillas, Eric. #2 and #4 are my picks. Now you have King-Kong, where was the Beauty?

- Tam



Sep 14, 2014 at 06:24 PM
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these are marvelous, eric, the color one for me, sorry.


Sep 14, 2014 at 08:52 PM
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great lookin set Eric.. the color one is my favorite also


Sep 15, 2014 at 03:23 AM
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The colored shot is cool, but I believe the silverbacks look better in B & W, maybe even better with silver efex software.


Sep 15, 2014 at 06:15 PM
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Natures Photo wrote:
I am in awe, I so badly want to go there some day, these are just awesome!

You would have a blast photographing these guys...the adventure in just getting to them is worth the trip
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Gyroscope wrote:
These are nice and i love black and white but i like to see the gorrilas contrasting with the green. Must have been an amazing experience to see them!

Thanks and I did add the one color photo to show the difference
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sibirdie wrote:
Form what I am told, (I have not been there yet. Is there anywhere you have not been?) getting gorilla pictures is not easy with the contrasting light and the short amount of time one has with them. As usual with your pictures, these are well done. I must admit I prefer the color version better as I think the beautiful blackness of the animal gets too muted in the B and W versions.

Thanks and yes, plenty of unexplored places yet to see. It is indeed difficult to photograph these guys. Sometimes you are lucky and they are out in the open but still in dark shade...other times the guides have to bushwack the foliage just so you can get a peek.
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morris wrote:
3 is a stunner Eric and I'm also fond of 5. B&W dose require more work as getting tones to work well together requires experimentation. When done correctly it's well worth the effort

Morris

Thanks Morris...still working on my black and white technique...miles to go
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KCollett wrote:
They are one of the coolest creatures out there. Good work Eric.

Thanks Ken and I agree 100% with your statement.
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surfnron wrote:
Another extra nice set Eric. I do like your conversions, but for me, the color version puts more emphasis on the gorillas. 3 is tops for me, followed by 6 ~ Ron


Thanks Ron...the color image adds a different dimension and the black and white a totally different mood, IMHO.

Eric



Sep 16, 2014 at 06:44 AM
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Look like a great place to host a tour! Wonderful shots!


Sep 16, 2014 at 06:55 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Mountain Gorillas(1 added in color)


What marvelous shots. Must be such a special experience to see them.
3 and the last are my favorites. Nicely done Eric.

Birdie



Sep 16, 2014 at 09:14 AM
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Stunning work.


Sep 16, 2014 at 09:33 AM





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