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My wife and I traveled to Uganda in August of last year and were lucky enough to get to go gorilla trekking two days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Both times we were allowed an hour to spend time with the respective families.

The hiking was difficult, the shooting conditions were very challenging and of course I did not return home with a "killer capture". But the experience itself was something that we'll cherish for the rest of our lives (even though the second day turned into an insane hike chasing after a family of gorillas who just wanted to keep on truckin!).

Some pics are better than others, but I hope that all are enjoyable on some level.

Thanks for looking!

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Apr 02, 2020 at 01:55 PM
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Apr 02, 2020 at 01:55 PM
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I don’t think that it is possible to get an overload of gorilla images... They are all wonderful and enjoyable but the first batch has more superb images than first the second one although they are outstanding images in the second as well.

Thank you for sharing,
Joshua



Apr 02, 2020 at 02:28 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Gorillas of Bwindi


1, 7 and 9 are my favorites.

Morris



Apr 02, 2020 at 04:01 PM
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simply marvelous, Jeff. The experience in itself must be so fulfilling. Glad you got to do it before the madness started. wow. the eyes are to die for. voted.


Apr 02, 2020 at 05:14 PM
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A most excellent and enjoyable set! Good work, Jeff.


Apr 02, 2020 at 05:22 PM
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awesome gorilla images Jeff


Apr 02, 2020 at 07:09 PM
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Wonderful set of images and I am sure it was a great experience.
I checked the EXIF for a few of them. It appears you were pretty close.
Thanks for posting them.

Dave



Apr 02, 2020 at 07:50 PM
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Oh my Jeff you have some wonderful characters here that you caught great shots of. This shooting looks most challenging with light and all the foliage etc but you got some great eye contact and some really special 'thinker' 'gazer' images
I enjoyed each one buddy, what an experience to remember, I'm glad you shared!
Karl



Apr 02, 2020 at 08:02 PM
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so so so amazing. One of my dreams is be able to see gorillas.
Beautiful pictures, Jeff



Apr 02, 2020 at 09:02 PM
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Thanks for sharing - these are killer shots! Sunny


Apr 02, 2020 at 11:05 PM
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The trip of a lifetime Jeff, and a very enjoyable set indeed ~ Ron


Apr 03, 2020 at 01:04 PM
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lovely shots. #1 stands out

Amit



Apr 03, 2020 at 05:51 PM
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Outstanding set from an amazing trip/experience! Too many great shots to choose but man, I love those direct eye contact shots. Great job Jeff!

Dave



Apr 03, 2020 at 08:40 PM
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Enjoyed them all, Jeff. What a thrill it must have been to see and photograph them!


Apr 03, 2020 at 09:00 PM
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AGeoJO wrote:
I don’t think that it is possible to get an overload of gorilla images... They are all wonderful and enjoyable but the first batch has more superb images than first the second one although they are outstanding images in the second as well.

Thank you for sharing,
Joshua


Thanks so much, Joshua!

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morris wrote:
1, 7 and 9 are my favorites.

Morris


Thanks for the picks, Morris!

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kdacharya wrote:
simply marvelous, Jeff. The experience in itself must be so fulfilling. Glad you got to do it before the madness started. wow. the eyes are to die for. voted.


Cheers, KD! The experience was second to none - especially because you actually have to put forth effort to get to where you can view them.

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KCollett wrote:
A most excellent and enjoyable set! Good work, Jeff.


Thanks a lot, Ken!

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kmunroe wrote:
awesome gorilla images Jeff


Thank you! Viewing these creatures that share so much in common with humans is truly humbling.

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dclark wrote:
Wonderful set of images and I am sure it was a great experience.
I checked the EXIF for a few of them. It appears you were pretty close.
Thanks for posting them.

Dave


Thanks David! We were fairly close (kept at distance by the rangers/guards), but at one time the female who I have some pics munching leaves moved and walked within touching distance of my wife and myself.

Goosebumps!!!

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Karl Witt wrote:
Oh my Jeff you have some wonderful characters here that you caught great shots of. This shooting looks most challenging with light and all the foliage etc but you got some great eye contact and some really special 'thinker' 'gazer' images
I enjoyed each one buddy, what an experience to remember, I'm glad you shared!
Karl


Thank you for the kind words, Karl! Without a doubt the most challenging conditions I'd have in my experience shooting wild animals. I guess we have to make the best of what we're dealt, right? The blessing and curses of being a tourist.

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Daniel Mideros wrote:
so so so amazing. One of my dreams is be able to see gorillas.
Beautiful pictures, Jeff


Thanks a lot, Daniel!! Please add it to your short list once the craziness in the world settles down. We hope to trek in Rwanda one day!

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golfnphotog wrote:
Thanks for sharing - these are killer shots! Sunny


Cheers Sunny, thanks for the feedback!

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surfnron wrote:
The trip of a lifetime Jeff, and a very enjoyable set indeed ~ Ron


You're definitely right, Ron - between the people we met and the animals we experienced it's some times we'll cherish forever.

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Warkari wrote:
lovely shots. #1 stands out

Amit


Thanks for the pick, Amit!

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lighthound wrote:
Outstanding set from an amazing trip/experience! Too many great shots to choose but man, I love those direct eye contact shots. Great job Jeff!

Dave


Thanks buddy!! Yeah, the eye contact is huge - it's just like looking into a person's eyes and you get that 'connection'. It was the same way with the chimps too. Maybe one day we can get to Borneo and check out the Orangs.

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Fred Amico wrote:
Enjoyed them all, Jeff. What a thrill it must have been to see and photograph them!


Thanks Fred! Beyond words, my friend. There's something special about viewing wildlife in their own habitats, especially if you get to go on foot.

Jeff



Apr 07, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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Nice Series! Thank you so much for all of the hard work getting these
beautiful images to us!



Apr 08, 2020 at 11:13 PM
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lynn2015 wrote:
Nice Series! Thank you so much for all of the hard work getting these
beautiful images to us!


Thanks Lynn, it was my pleasure!

Jeff



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