Posted by Michael (Wuppertal, Germany) on 9 October 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Gorillas, the largest of the living primates, are ground-dwelling omnivores that inhabit the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (still under debate as of 2007) either four or five subspecies. Its DNA is 97%–98% identical to that of a human,[2][3] and are the next closest living relatives to humans after the two chimpanzee species
Gorilla. (2007, October 5). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:32, October 5, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gorilla&oldid=162458573
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Wow, great capture! How close to the gorilla were you?
9 Oct 2007 12:44am
@e.: Thank you! My distance to the gorilla was about 3 meters.
amazing how similar...not just hands but so much more.
9 Oct 2007 1:41am
@Sharon: Thank you, Sharon!
Great shot. Just look at that opposable thumb!
9 Oct 2007 3:15am
@Helen: Thank you Helen!
Interesting close up! Nice framing and textures!
9 Oct 2007 5:01am
@Paulo Santos: Thank you, Paolo!
what a detailled hand !!! Congratulations
9 Oct 2007 5:46am
@krownoise: Thank you!
Great shot and framing!
9 Oct 2007 9:12am
@Stunner: Thanks a lot- appreciate your comment!
Powerful image
9 Oct 2007 12:07pm
@Steph: Thank you, Steph!
Excellent conceptual shot Michael!Very well done!Bravo!!!
9 Oct 2007 4:40pm
@Shahab: Thank you, Shahab!
Very captivating shot..great.
9 Oct 2007 10:40pm
@Shadowhawk: Thanks a lot!
Eine sehr schöne Detailaufnahme. Die Hand bestätigt regelrecht das Verwandschaftsverhältnis zu uns Menschen.
10 Oct 2007 7:16am
@Harald: Danke Harald! Es ist immer wieder aufs neue faszinierend für mich, bei den Gorillas im Zoo auszuharren...
great capture! almost cave man like
10 Oct 2007 9:30am
@Mike Raffan: Thank you, Mike!
Exellent!! Almost looks like a statue, and human!
13 Oct 2007 7:45am
@Sandrine: Thank you- appreciate your comment!
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