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Last of the Mountain Gorillas by Dimitrios Zavos
Captured within the dense, primeval canopy of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this poignant portrait documents a rare encounter with a female mountain gorilla. The photographer utilized a 200mm focal length to bridge the distance, isolating the subject against the lush, dark foliage to emphasize the profound, melancholy expression in her eyes. This image serves as a powerful testament to the fragility of a species numbering fewer than 1,000 individuals. Its award-worthy quality lies in the intimate connection established between the lens and the subject, highlighting the raw, untamed dignity of these creatures in their only remaining natural habitat.
Canon 60D with 18-200mm | Exposure 1/80sec @ f/8 | ISO 640 | Focal Length 200mm
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Born on the Greek island of Samos in 1980, Dimitrios Zavos is a freelance travel and wildlife photographer currently based in Farnborough, United Kingdom. A civil engineer by profession, he balances his technical career with a deep-seated passion for documenting the world's natural beauty. Since committing to serious photography, he has leveraged his extensive global travels to capture evocative wildlife imagery, earning recognition for his ability to translate the quiet majesty of his subjects into compelling visual narratives.
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What a beautiful photograph. I feel so sad for the Gorillas. It’s on my bucket list to visit these amazing creatures. Good luck with your photograph.
Thank you very much Tania. The species might be critically endangered at the moment, but experts report that their numbers have risen over the last few years, mostly because of the conservation efforts of Uganda’s, Rwanda’s and Congo’s authorities, which is very encouraging. Lets hope that the trend will continue.
Dimitrius every time I see your job, I enjoyed it a lot, You get the beauty of Nature as a professional. Thanks to share with us your friends all over the world. Greetings from México, and I will keep in touch via facebook as always. My best regards.