The Thinker (Captive Gorilla)

Posted by Lillian Roberts on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:09 am

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From a trip to the LA Zoo a couple of years ago. I can't recall the specs, but it was shot on Provia 100f with my trusty old Canon 500mm f/4.5 and probably a 1.4x TC. Most likely it was shot at evaluative minus 1/3 - 2/3, overcast day, no fill.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:57 am

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The eyes make this one. A really cool shot. Stopping down a bit would make it even better by attaining more DOF.

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by NDCheryl on Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:10 pm

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Neat shot Lillian. Those eyes are definitely intense. I would consider cropping most of the body on the left so the shot is more vertical. This would emphasize the head and eyes even more. This would be really dramatic blown up to about 8x10 or 11 x 14.

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by Simon A on Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:54 pm

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The intensity of the eyes is incredible. The placement in the frame of the subject works very well (eyes in the upper right quadrant.

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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:08 pm

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Reminds of the statue by Rodin by the same name. Intense look on this creature.

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by Steve Sage on Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:23 pm

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Simple and expressive. The face says it all. One could wish he was looking the other way. If that is his hand and finger I'd wish to include just a tad more. Effective shot!

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by Dennis Olivero on Mon Sep 08, 2003 4:35 pm

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Cool shot LR and thanks for posting. LG's really have an intense and interesting face. I had an opportunity to do some close up face shots a year ago...The inclusion of the finger adds to the strength IMHO.. Well done.

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