Silverback Gorilla Dawn Light Vietnam Foliage in in Vietnam

Silverback Gorilla Dawn Light Vietnam Foliage

by Patrick O'Brien

Cold silver dawn light spills through the dense canopy, illuminating the thick, dark fur of a silverback gorilla crouched low among the undergrowth. The primate sits with heavy, patient stillness, its massive shoulders hunched against the chill of the cool season. Surrounding the subject, broad green leaves tremble and skitter across the forest floor in sudden gusts of wind, creating a blur of motion against the animal's solid form. Mist rests on the lower branches, softening the background into layers of grey and deep emerald. The low angle emphasizes the gorilla's imposing height, making the surrounding ferns appear as a small, swaying sea. One frond rests on the wet earth near the creature's knuckle, glistening with condensation.

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Camera Olympus OM-D E-M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 6400
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location in Vietnam
Date 2017-06-18
Credit VEETER
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