Gorillas!

[gnagel]

It's been a while since I visited the Brookfield Zoo. Earlier today, I spent about an hour photographing the gorillas. I hoped to capture more images of the baby gorilla, but she proved to be elusive.

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Thanks for looking...
Glenn

 

[Allan]

Good group. My favorites are 2, then 1.

 

[Butlerkid]

#4 is really special! Nicely done!

 

[Mike Buckley]

Very nice series.

 

[Bohdan]

Love them all Glenn. #4 is very poignant

 

[daveg]

#4 for me.

DG

 

[gnagel]

Good group. My favorites are 2, then 1.

Thanks Allan

#4 is really special! Nicely done!

Thank you, Karen

Very nice series.

Thanks Mike

Love them all Glenn. #4 is very poignant

Thank you, Bob

#4 for me.

Thanks Dave

Glenn

 

[Jeep Captain]

Nice images Glenn. Does Brookfield allow the use of a tripod? A couple years ago at Lincoln Park Zoo I was told I couldn't use a tripod indoor or out.

 

[gnagel]

Nice images Glenn. Does Brookfield allow the use of a tripod? A couple years ago at Lincoln Park Zoo I was told I couldn't use a tripod indoor or out.

Thank you...yes, Brookfield Zoo allows tripods. They also permit flash in many of the exhibit spaces. I was using a Better Beamer on my strobe while shooting these pictures from a tripod.

Glenn

 

[Jeep Captain]

Thank you...yes, Brookfield Zoo allows tripods. They also permit flash in many of the exhibit spaces. I was using a Better Beamer on my strobe while shooting these pictures from a tripod.

Glenn

Thanks for the info, sir. Looks like a road trip is in order. On a good day, It's about an hour from home to the zoo.

 

[gnagel]

Thanks for the info, sir. Looks like a road trip is in order. On a good day, It's about an hour from home to the zoo.

Several times, zoo personnel approached me. In any other comparable location, I would be thinking...here we go, they are going to ask me what I'm doing and to put my camera away (or at least put my tripod away). But I know the Brookfield Zoo. When someone approaches me, it's invariably to remind me that they offer a photo contest. And, they encourage me to enter.

One time, I set up remote strobes at one of the exhibits using clamps and SB flash units triggered remotely. One of the zoo employees came up to me...not to tell me that this wasn't permitted...but to caution me that my gear could be at risk if a visitor knocked the equipment into the exhibit.

That being said, there are certain exhibits where flash is prohibited. That information is displayed on the door as you enter the exhibit.

Glenn

 

[drr1531]

Nice set. No.2 of the baby is really excellent as is the piercing eye contact in no.4. Well done.

 

[gnagel]

Nice set. No.2 of the baby is really excellent as is the piercing eye contact in no.4. Well done.

Thank you...the gorillas are so expressive.

Glenn

 

[olshroom]

Outstanding series.

 

[Binnur]

Excellent set Glenn! Great details and expressions.I also like colors and your choice of DOF.

 

[gnagel]

Outstanding series.

Thanks Jim

Excellent set Glenn! Great details and expressions.I also like colors and your choice of DOF.

Thank you, Binnur

Glenn

 

[Mitchell]

Very nice! I never have much luck in zoos.

 

[gnagel]

Very nice! I never have much luck in zoos.

Thanks Mitch...much appreciated.

Glenn

 

[dossy]

Each shot is a gem, Glenn! I love the expressions and "humanness" that you capture!

 

[gnagel]

Each shot is a gem, Glenn! I love the expressions and "humanness" that you capture!

Thank you, Dossy

Glenn