This photo was taken while with Group 13 at the Virunga National Park in Rwanda.
The young gorilla kissing the guide’s head later played with my hair.
His mother is laying beside him keeping watch.
If you wish to know of my time with them
visit
The Gorillas of Virunga National Park.
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Published by Jo Bryant
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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wowwow WOW! Thanks, Jo. Gave me a heart smile.:)
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Well that makes my heart smile…
🙂
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This photo has a great story behind it I bet…
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It does at that.
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This is wonderful – what a sweet moment!! 🙂
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Thank you Holly – it was a very special moment.
🙂
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What an excellent posting my wickedly fine friend
it sort of remind me of that film with Sigourney Weaver
and Gorillas in the Mist 🙂
Have a brilliant rest of day and
a lovely start to your Wednesday 🙂
Androgoth XXx
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So glad you liked this one – it was very surreal being there with them.
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Ok …did you take this shot? Second question …have you sold this shot?
The right place at the right time. An absolutely precious shot. Love it.
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Yes I did take the photo – no – haven’t thought about selling the shot – hmmmmm – something to ponder perhaps.
So glad you liked it.
🙂
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Gorillas in the Mist sprung to my mind too!
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There was mist on the way there – took hours of walking to find them – but when we got there the sun was out, they were patient, and it was a perfect moment.
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That is amazing what a great experience
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It truly was (as cliche as it sounds) the experience of a lifetime. 🙂
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That’s a neat photo and a once in a lifetime picture.
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It was a once in a lifetime moment for sure – they were so wonderful…
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