Stare
High up in the mountains of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda lies the home of the endangered mountain gorilla. This was the first gorilla I saw on my trek into the mountains, an enormous Silverback. He seemed amused by me sliding down the muddy slope, just barely coming to a stop before him.
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
2026Honorable Mention
Nature
Professional
Stare
High up in the mountains of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda lies the home of the endangered mountain gorilla. This was the first gorilla I saw on my trek into the mountains, an enormous Silverback. He seemed amused by me sliding down the muddy slope, just barely coming to a stop before him.
About Artist
Nancy Chadwick
Nancy Chadwick is a fine art photographer based in Northern California. Following a forty-year career in psychotherapy, she brings a heightened sensitivity to perception, emotion, and meaning to her photographic practice. Her work explores the intersection of observation and experience, focusing on wildlife, landscapes and moments of quiet revelation. Through photography, she seeks to create images that transcend documentation and evoke a deeper sense of connection to the natural world. Each photograph reflects an act of attention—a recognition of something meaningful encountered in a particular place and time.
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