Gentle Giant

Virtually every year, I make a pilgrimage to the Pittsburgh Zoo; I have done this ever since I was a little kid. What kid *doesn't* love the zoo, really? Well, that fascination with the animals there never left me, and these days I travel there once per year with camera in hand, hoping to catch something magical. This year I got lucky, as this beautiful silverback gorilla had decided to take a seat right beside the glass at the edge of the enclosure. I patiently sat, camera in hand, waiting for just the right moment for him to turn his head toward me...and I managed to snag this shot, as our eyes connected. Here's a fun fact for you. Did you know gorillas are one of the strongest animals on the planet, capable of lifting 10 times their own body weight? Considering that they usually weigh in at around 800 or so lbs, that's a frightening amount of muscle packed into a relatively small space! I would rather not mess with anything capable of lifting 8,000 lbs, when I get tired lugging around my 10 lb camera bag all day.

$20.00 — $200.00

This photograph comes available in many sizes and finishes! For the “paper” finishes (Glossy and Matte), this photograph comes loose, printed on high-quality photo paper and will need framed. Be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight! The other finishes (Canvas and Aluminum) all arrive at your doorstep ready to hang! For the Canvas and Aluminum) finishes, please allow 1 – 2 weeks for delivery.