Evolution

Sharon Hammond

Evolution

Taken at the Adelaide Zoo one week before Anguka (pictured) and her half-sister Safiri were shipped to Europe for a breeding programme.

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Evolution by Sharon Hammond
Evolution by Sharon Hammond
  • webgrrl

    webgrrl

    phaor!! how good is that….... i gotta go to the zoo..!

  • Matt Mawson

    Matt Mawson

    Excellent. It’s appropriate that a vegetarian would be reading Gardening Australia.

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    oh my god, watch out, they’ll be reading the financial times and taking over the world next ….. great shot Shaz!!

  • kristin diemer

    kristin diemer

    Really lovely – full of character. I love the little smirk on the gorilla’s face – almost like s/he’s suggesting s/he knows something we don’t! Great detail in the coat and you’ve handled the lovely lighting around the head to frame the face. I’ve read that the nose prints are different for each gorilla – it’s their identifying feature – and therefore very appropriate that we should capture a glimpse of this one here.

  • georgiegirl

    georgiegirl

    Gorillas no better than to try and take over the world. They know that we should just live in harmony with it. Hence the Gardening Australia mag – GA don’t use poisons or harmful sprays. Brilliant photo Sharon…

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Beautiful!!! love it Shaz.

  • Tamarama72

    Tamarama72

    great shot ! Apes look so wise to me !

  • Tamarama72

    Tamarama72

    Congratulations on gettin it into the Advertiser ! how did that happen ? did you submit it ?

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    A friend showed it to the right people.

  • Belinda Leopold

    Belinda Leopold

    WOW-Fantastic Sharon!!!! Total winner!!! :)

  • georgiegirl

    georgiegirl

    Maybe you should write to Gardening Australia with this photo attached! I reckon they’d love it too… ;D ;D

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    ahhh….so its not penthouse? :)

  • kookylane

    kookylane

    LOL!!! great shot. It looks like a very sophisticated gorillaz.

  • Darren Stones

    Darren Stones

    Should be reading Zoo Weekly .
    Excellent work, Sharon.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Great shot Sharon!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    I keep coming back to this….great shot, Sharon.

  • Simon Mammino

    Simon Mammino

    Wow this is incredible!!!

  • immaimages

    immaimages

    purfect capture! i love it when images come alive! em

  • andrew cowell

    andrew cowell

    Amazing photograph!

  • Loredana Crupi

    Loredana Crupi

    This is priceless. Beautifully worked shaaron!

  • John Conway

    John Conway

    it’s a great capture Sharon, truly a right place, right time shot

    Johno

  • Bianca Beetson

    Bianca Beetson

    Hey I spent last weekend at the Melbourne Zoo facinated at how much the Gorilla’s looked like my Dad, my son even rang to ask him what was he doing at the zoo! They are so amazingly human. I love this pic it reassures to me that we are really the missing link!

  • Lost Lost

    Lost Lost

    What can i say, your work is stunning!

  • Sabine Spiesser

    Sabine Spiesser

    this is just brilliant

  • Flamejob

    Flamejob

    Ha ! Awesome.

  • hugo

    hugo

    this is very nice, and it made me chuckle!! A lot of your portraits are nice, but would maybe like to see some in portrait mode. The one of Bianca is beautifully exposed, but a considerable amount is blank, about 50%. Just a suggestion, you have some beaut portraits!!

  • Karen Lewis

    Karen Lewis

    Top Stuff Sharon!

  • jynx

    jynx

    Amazing! Class shot! I always knew they are more intelligient than they show us!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    I’ll bet this one goes out the door for fathers day :) Hang on to your hat :)

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Maybe I should think of a witty one-liner & upload a “card” version

  • Bryce

    Bryce

    MUM!!! I’ve been looking everywhere for her. Can I come and pick her up? We’ve been beside ourselves with worry!!!

  • Naomi  Kevin

    Naomi Kevin

    That is a compelling capture and thanks for your comments.

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    WoW….this is stunning!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    This is an amazing picture. Great job. Excellent picture

  • southparkcamel

    southparkcamel

    reminds me of my step dad, i see alot of resemblance are you sure you didn’t take this at my house?

  • hillsrain

    hillsrain

    Absolutely unreal capture. A classic moment frozen forever.

  • Sylvia Karall

    Sylvia Karall

    Amazing photograph. A gem. Well done.

  • fortinpaysagiste

    fortinpaysagiste

    great pic

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Brilliant capture!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    What a great photograph, what a great animal

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    Just love this one Sharon…....what a story….awesome!!!!

  • Nathan Dooley

    Nathan Dooley

    This is awesome.

    I’ve always had a soft spot of gorilla’s.

    I’ve just ordered a card version of this shot.

    Thanx for the great shot.

  • GracefulShadow

    GracefulShadow

    :) That’s a classic

  • agypsyk

    agypsyk

    Fantastic shot Sharon

  • doppelganger

    doppelganger

    great shot.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    How cute, what a great card image.

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    what an amazing photo. I love it. Beautiful.. What a beautiful capture.

  • Paul Tait

    Paul Tait

    This is exceptional Sharon. What is the story behind this one?

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    A lucky break. Was just in the right place at the right time Paul. This was taken 2 weeks before they were shipped O/S for a breeding programme.

  • nfsnyc

    nfsnyc

    Lol nice idea :).

  • lensman

    lensman

    “Hmmmm…..outdoor girl seeks male with similar interests” Nice shot, and well lit.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Excellent humor and card image

  • Pedro Santos

    Pedro Santos

    what a great portrait…lol.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Beautiful portrait,very original image!

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride

    Great shot Sharon.

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski

    IT IS CATCHING UP TOO US…........IF WE DON’T MOVE ON…..........THIS MIGHT BE….......?

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner

    Certainly worth all the attention Sharon…Once the best shots I’ve seen on here…in fact your whole PF is brilliant…..best regards, Rob.

  • shadowzone

    shadowzone

    love it

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Reading between the lines tells me that you’ve captured something awesome!

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Brilliant!

  • Bramble

    Bramble

    What a truly fantastic image. Brilliant!

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant,,,,

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    Love it. Excellent concept and execution. An immediate fave

  • theEd

    theEd

    Truly magnificent capture.

  • Robyn Maynard

    Robyn Maynard

    HA!! Brilliant ;-)

  • Warren Booth

    Warren Booth

    Greate photo, I love it. I hope he learns some new cardening tips.

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Now this proves that gorilla’s are intelligent! An amazing image.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great work

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Brilliant work, Sharon!!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    Fantastic work Sharon, lovely quality!

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    What a fun shot. Love it.

  • Catherine Crimmins

    Catherine Crim...

    this is fantastic….... i love it…. he’s gonna out smarts us all…=0)..into my favs

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    very clever,nice shot!

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    This is priceless and just so beautifully captured – what a character study!
    Thankyou also for your lovely comment on my Poetry of Chaos.

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    They truly do know more than we think they do.. : ) thanks for capturing it…..Wendy

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic image,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Michael J Armijo

    Michael J Armijo

    HILARIOUS…a super image for someone (like me) who likes to promote the art of READING. GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! ;)

  • Tony Middleton

    Tony Middleton

    This is SO COOL ! love it Sharon ! aptly titled as well :)

  • Alyson Pearson

    Alyson Pearson

    ha! he’s gorgeous, excellent shot!

  • Murray Newham

    Murray Newham

    ..checking the performance of the Dow Jones no doubt…

  • Winslow357

    Winslow357

    very beautiful work!!

  • vonnie1989

    vonnie1989

    This is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!

  • Walter Strength

    Walter Strength

    Now this is a work of art. Well composed.

  • Idil

    Idil

    Great photo and great title!

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    haha….this is hillarious! great shot!

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    a very funny and moving photo !
    superb!
    if i didnt have a theme id favorite it !

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Amazing !!!!!!

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority

    Brilliantly done! And so very funny! It really brings a big smile to my face.

  • Anne van Alkemade
  • Steve Bulford

    Steve Bulford

    Love it!

  • Imber

    Imber

    Excellent!!

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Now i know why man has evolved with the need to read while sitting on the toilet!
    I love the way you process your animal shots, and this for me is a masterpiece in subject matter, composition, lighting and post pro. Nice work!

  • Marnie Kirkness

    Marnie Kirkness

    What an incredibly awesome shot!!! words cant explain how much i like tis.

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    great work!!

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler

    Fantastic shot and great work

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Speechless..

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    I’m speechless too…..... (and that’s rare!)

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Fantastic, superb. You have captured a feel. Well done.

  • Brett Still

    Brett Still

    Such an interesting insight into the world of Anguka. A great photo. I recently purchased this print and I am very pleased.

  • Sharon Hammond replied

    Oh thank you so much. So happy to know who the print went to.

  • tess1731

    tess1731

    You have to love this shot … Just wonderful …

  • carol brandt

    carol brandt

    It’s shots like this that really make your year, huh?

  • Leeo

    Leeo

    Nice to see this fella featured in the mosaic :)

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Fantastic photo!

  • rachael73

    rachael73

    Great picture.

  • tigerwings

    tigerwings

    Look like good reading material…lol….Great Photo!

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    wow…how did I miss this …it is beautiful.

  • Anatoliy

    Anatoliy

    Bravo!

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    fab!!!!

  • Ghelly
  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Wonderful shot, nice work

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    LOL! Please add this to the Funny Kritters group!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    This is amazing!!

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