Primate Portrait

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by Jonathan Davis  

Uploaded 14 Apr 2008 — 102 favorites

© Jonathan Davis

56 responses

  • Zac Henderson

    Zac Henderson said (14 Apr 2008):

    Just amazing. Such power.

  • Hector rtiz

    Hector rtiz   gave props (14 Apr 2008):

    i just need a new word... to describe this photo... just the perfect word...

  • Brian Hagy

    Brian Hagy gave props (14 Apr 2008):

    great lighting and expression.

  • Jim Robertson

    Jim Robertson   said (15 Apr 2008):

    Wow, what a pose! He looks so proud. Wonderful use of light and composition.

  • Zach Hoffman

    Zach Hoffman gave props (16 Apr 2008):

    wow, great photo! The lighting is great, and the color makes it look almost like a painting.

  • Ashley Connolly

    Ashley Connolly gave props (16 Apr 2008):

    dang! nice work!

  • Catherine Hadler

    Catherine Hadler   gave props (16 Apr 2008):

    very striking, wonderful light

  • Nick Edens

    Nick Edens gave props (16 Apr 2008):

    Nice job.

  • Marshall

    Marshall gave props (16 Apr 2008):

    dignified chap ya got there...

  • Fanny Menard

    Fanny Menard said (16 Apr 2008):

    Now this is just amazing! Intense!

  • Karen Zimmerman

    Karen Zimmerman   gave props (17 Apr 2008):

    Gorgeous!

  • David Rocaberti

    David Rocaberti gave props (17 Apr 2008):

    nice posing!

  • Elultimodeseo

    Elultimodeseo said (17 Apr 2008):

    strong portrait
    beautifull!!
    you got my vote! :)

  • Natalie Franco

    Natalie Franco gave props (17 Apr 2008):

    You have my vote too ! The colors of the backround are in sync with the subject. Its also a rare moment

  • Donna Beeler

    Donna Beeler said (17 Apr 2008):

    amazing photo...one of the best gorilla photos I've seen thus far

  • jude mcconkey

    jude mcconkey gave props (18 Apr 2008):

    You've managed to capture the essence of strength and a lot of pride in his body language.. excellent.

  • adniloj

    adniloj   gave props (18 Apr 2008):

    great pic and wonderful light - you got my vote!

  • Steph Dumont

    Steph Dumont gave props (19 Apr 2008):

    Great human portrait :) perfect light

  • Rogério Freitas

    Rogério Freitas said (19 Apr 2008):

    Great ligth and powerful portrait.

  • Mark Ravindran

    Mark Ravindran gave props (20 Apr 2008):

    silent power there, instantly caught my attention man

  • maria tizon

    maria tizon gave props (20 Apr 2008):

    wonderful portrait. the light is amazing. as is he.

  • Adrien Landon

    Adrien Landon   gave props (21 Apr 2008):

    Impressive !

  • Dylan Bahoosh

    Dylan Bahoosh gave props (21 Apr 2008):

    Gorgeous, he looks so powerful and sure.

  • Prentice Danner

    Prentice Danner said (22 Apr 2008):

    Holy crap, this is amazing. So much depth.

  • Che Ysasaga

    Che Ysasaga gave props (24 Apr 2008):

    Wow!!!!

  • Ron Lodi

    Ron Lodi gave props (24 Apr 2008):

    this is one great capture

  • Jason Seda

    Jason Seda gave props (24 Apr 2008):

    Awesome shot, beautiful work

  • napa co

    napa co gave props (25 Apr 2008):

    Stunning work....

  • Joachim G

    Joachim G gave props (27 Apr 2008):

    Possibly the best animal portrait I have ever seen!

  • Ulices Noris

    Ulices Noris gave props (27 Apr 2008):

    King kong at jpgmag! good job*

  • Carla Valmi

    Carla Valmi said (2 May 2008):

    I love it
    Such as I love gorilas..
    Hope u win...

  • Caitlin Stewart

    Caitlin Stewart said (5 May 2008):

    this is so beautiful.

  • Nimai Wong

    Nimai Wong gave props (7 May 2008):

    Wow.. striking!

  • Bronwyn-Leigh Bothma

    Bronwyn-Leigh Bothma gave props (11 May 2008):

    AMAZING - well done!

  • Antje Woolum

    Antje Woolum   gave props (11 May 2008):

    Most excellent.......he is incredibly majestic! Got my vote.....

  • Barbara Socor

    Barbara Socor gave props (13 May 2008):

    Well, Prentice said it! It is an amazing shot.....

  • Abby White

    Abby White said (15 May 2008):

    What a creature!! What a portrait!!!!!

  • Jeff Clark

    Jeff Clark gave props (15 May 2008):

    Fantastic! Voted hell yeah!

  • vignes balasingam

    vignes balasingam said (21 May 2008):

    Wonderful capture. A proud, contemplative gorilla. Great work on the retouching. It works very well as a formal portrait. Voted!

  • F. J. Sochacki, Jr.

    F. J. Sochacki, Jr. gave props (29 May 2008):

    very nicely done. great detail and nice touch with the vignetting.

  • Ray Chiarello

    Ray Chiarello gave props (31 May 2008):

    The only thing missing is a cigar. Great shot.

  • michael matlach

    michael matlach said (2 Jun 2008):

    Yes fantastic portrait, very human!

  • Taufiq Hussien

    Taufiq Hussien said (5 Jun 2008):

    this one rocks!

  • David Rocaberti

    David Rocaberti gave props (26 Jun 2008):

    Love the dignity he shows

  • Alan Cotter

    Alan Cotter gave props (6 Jul 2008):

    brilliant..

  • Kendra Vittorini

    Kendra Vittorini said (7 Jul 2008):

    What a powerful and balanced image! Wow...

  • Thomas LeFevre

    Thomas LeFevre gave props (22 Jul 2008):

    Amazing Shot!!

  • herman vandecauter

    herman vandecauter gave props (7 Sep 2008):

    Well done!

  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball   gave props (1 Oct 2008):

    Awesome!

  • Darya Sipyeykina

    Darya Sipyeykina gave props (8 Oct 2008):

    congrats for getting so upclose and personal! amazing shot - and i like his triumphant look

  • Lynn H

    Lynn H gave props (22 Oct 2008):

    Oh YES!

  • Kristina Evans-davis

    Kristina Evans-davis gave props (9 Nov 2008):

    great shot. Amazing.

  • James Walsh

    James Walsh said (12 Nov 2008):

    Elegant! Regal! Noble! If you never take another photo this one will stand for you. You have captured the dignity of this wonderful creature. Congratulations.

  • Jacob Rumsey

    Jacob Rumsey gave props (5 Apr 2009):

    GREAT work!!!!!

  • :) Stephanie Smith!

    :) Stephanie Smith!   said (19 Jun 2009):

    This is amazing. Very Jill Greenberg-esque, only in a more real environment.

  • Camille Javal

    Camille Javal gave props (8 Aug 2009):

    He is Goliath, He is Ishmael. Not everyone will know what I'm referring to, but if you do, you'll realize how epic this is! Fantastic!

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