Young Life

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Meanwhile, about a week ago I had to say goodbye again to a very nice group after a wonderful Uganda trip. The baby gorillas were the icing on the cake after 10 days of photography and other fun
Thanks to my travel companions for the great memories made!

Mountain gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

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Ingrid, what an amazing photo! It seems the young one’s eyes are filled with awe and wonder, and there’s a feeling of contentment as well.

Absolutely superb!

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I second Jim’s “awe and content” comment, but add a feeling of safety because it appears the youngster is being held by or is lying on its mother. Wonderful image.

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Perfectly composed amidst leaves. The eyes make the image, of course, but I think that hand is a nice surprise touch.

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My initial reaction was one of wonder and a feeling of innocence. It’s such a striking image and really well composed. Viewing this image really brings a sense of peace. It also makes me wonder what the process of “thinking” is like in such a new little creature. It is marvelous in all the ways a photo should be.

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Stunning image with beautiful emotions! As @Max_Waugh mentioned, hand is a very interesting addition.
If this was mine, I may reduce the intensity of green here.

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Hello Ingrid. I know your work quite well from other websites and recognise here also why your pictures get so much appreciation. This again is perfectly composed, lighted and at the perfect right moment. I can only be grateful to be able to see this.

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@Jim_Gavin @Max_Waugh @Jim_Erhardt @JRajput @Paul_Holdorf
Thanks all for your nice comments. It was indeed an endearing moment. And well noticed @Jim_Gavin that the baby was lying on top op mama’s back. He was constantly in contact with her, still too young to venture anywhere on his own. And yes, it was a ‘he’ :slight_smile:
Out of all the photos I took of this newborn, it was indeed the detail of the tiny hand that made me choose this one.
Thanks again!

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Thank you Xavier, and good to see you here!

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Oh, this is really good, Ingrid. Really well done as others have said.

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What I can say more, only stunning.

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