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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Gorilla, Bwindi National Park, Uganda
Silverback Gorilla

Species: Gorilla | Location: Bwindi National Park, Uganda

By Bear Carlson

Silverback gorilla hanging out in the jungle. Taken during a jungle trek on foot.

About The Photographer

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I've been having fun with photography for decades. I like to travel light, so typically only have my Nikon DSLR with at most two lenses, especially my main go-to 18-135 mm zoom. It's not the fastest, but I really love the wide zoom range. If I really need a longer reach, then I'll throw on the telephoto.
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