Candid Portrait of Cleveland Zoo Gorilla
As the title of my blog suggests, I prefer to shoot unposed subjects. In fact, I usually advise photographers to take their portrait and people photographs candidly. I find that you will get more honest, natural expressions that way. A few days ago, I and thousands of other Cleveland area residents went to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to see the new Elephant Crossing exhibit. While there I came upon a sleeping gorilla in a very unflattering position. After observing him for a few minutes he sat up and occasionally looked in my direction as if to say, “Hey, you looking at me?” I took several shots, but this is the obviously unposed expression that I liked. In order to really give your portraits added impact, get close, zoom in, concentrate on the eyes and capture those candid expressions!
Excellent photograph Kolman. Jane Goodall would love it!
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Thanks Roger! It was actually a very sad sight. I know zoos have an important function in preserving some animal species and educating us about them, but most of the animals looked extremely sad. There must be a better way!
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