Old Age
This is Kamaya the silverback gorilla, head of his family in the Gabon rainforest. He has reached the ripe old age of 37, but he is still vigorous enough to climb trees and father children. Clearly, it has not been an easy life but he can be satisfied that his family thrived under his protection.
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
2025Nominee
Wildlife
Non Professional
Old Age
This is Kamaya the silverback gorilla, head of his family in the Gabon rainforest. He has reached the ripe old age of 37, but he is still vigorous enough to climb trees and father children. Clearly, it has not been an easy life but he can be satisfied that his family thrived under his protection.
About Artist
Turgay Uzer
Quite soon after my birth in 1952 I started in film photography and have now progressed to digital mirrorless. After graduating from Harvard I taught physics at Atlanta's Georgia Tech from which I retired to devote myself to travel and photography. My favorite travel destinations are Zambia's South Luangwa, Botswana's Okavango Delta, Brazil's Pantanal, and South Georgia Island . My favorite animals subjects are big cats and wild dogs. I favor animal-in-habitat images as well as close-up portraits with eye contact - not an easy task since eye contact with wild animals tends to be fleeting.
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