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Gerry Kerr
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These are some shots taken on a recent trip to Uganda. They were taken of the mountain Gorrliias in Bwindi national park.

We got to withing about 2 meters to the gorrillas - what an experience. The light conditions we difficult to say the least and the gorrillas were in heavy vegetation

Gerry

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Nov 21, 2008 at 02:07 PM
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Sure looks like a great experience. The last one of the adult is my favorite in this series - I might be tempted to crop off a bit of the green leafage on the left side of the photo and put more emphasis on the face.


Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:46 PM
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Great pics of a great experience.

How safe for travelers is Uganda right now?

Greg

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:54 PM
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Nice captures and what an experience!

Garen

Nov 21, 2008 at 03:29 PM
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Mr Zoom wrote:
Sure looks like a great experience. The last one of the adult is my favorite in this series - I might be tempted to crop off a bit of the green leafage on the left side of the photo and put more emphasis on the face.


Ken


Hi Ken,

I'm in two minds about that - this is another shot, one with a very tight crop for exactly that reason. The foliage was very dense and almost impossible to avoid. Still, well worth the experience.

Gerry



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Nov 21, 2008 at 04:20 PM
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Greg Matty wrote:
Great pics of a great experience.

How safe for travelers is Uganda right now?

Greg


Hi Greg,

I felt very safe. An Irish passport obviously helps, but the country felt safe and at no point did I feel I was watched, tracked or in any way targeted. We stayed in the south and I've heard anecdotal evidence that the extreme north is not so safe.

I plan on going back next year!!

Gerry

Nov 21, 2008 at 04:22 PM
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GAREN wrote:
Nice captures and what an experience!

Garen


Thanks Garen

Nov 21, 2008 at 04:23 PM
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Lovely series Gerry

must have been a wonderful experience....

Lil - - taking a break from her cleanup job after the firestorms - - so no picks... sorry

Nov 21, 2008 at 05:36 PM
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Lil Judd wrote:
Lovely series Gerry

must have been a wonderful experience....

Lil - - taking a break from her cleanup job after the firestorms - - so no picks... sorry



Hi Lil,

It was great - I found the trek tough going - a mix of altitude (3000m) temperature round 35C and not enough time in the gym. Still worth it though

Gerry

Nov 21, 2008 at 06:32 PM
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Gerry,
What a great experience...
You did a nice job considering the challenges of the Impenetrable Forest. It is amazing that you could approach them within meters.
cheers,
bruce

Nov 22, 2008 at 02:10 AM
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Gerry, this must have been such a neat trip!!! To be able to see such magnificent animals such as these in their native habitat is wonderful gift! I really like these images and think that the last shot of the first three is my favorite. Looks like he is brushing his teeth.

Nov 22, 2008 at 02:55 AM
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Gerry,
Wow, this close to a silverback and family, that too on foot. Amazing, unique pictures !!

kiran

Nov 22, 2008 at 03:22 AM
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OwlsEyes wrote:
Gerry,
What a great experience...
You did a nice job considering the challenges of the Impenetrable Forest. It is amazing that you could approach them within meters.
cheers,
bruce


Thank you Bruce.

I felt I should have done better, but hey, thats a good excuse to go back

Gerry

Nov 22, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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Brenton Biggs wrote:
Gerry, this must have been such a neat trip!!! To be able to see such magnificent animals such as these in their native habitat is wonderful gift! I really like these images and think that the last shot of the first three is my favorite. Looks like he is brushing his teeth.


Hi Brenton,

One of the things that struck me watching them is how little they were bothered by us. There was a group of 8 of us with about 5 guides/rangers. When we found the gorillas (did I mention the 4 hour hike !!!!) all but one of the guides backed off. We were not allowed to use flash and were limited to 45 minutes contact with. Towards the end of the 45 minutes, they moved under some trees to sleep and this was the only time they really interacted with us and that was to warn us off and stop us following them any more

Gerry

Nov 22, 2008 at 12:51 PM
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kirry007 wrote:
Gerry,
Wow, this close to a silverback and family, that too on foot. Amazing, unique pictures !!

kiran



Thanks Kiran,

I'm already planning a return trip next year. Although I might go to Rwanda this time - hopefully the terrain is bit easier

Gerry

Nov 22, 2008 at 12:54 PM

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