Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest

Species: Mountain Gorilla | Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Rwanda

On the second day, after a true African jungle trek we were rewarded with our one hour of shared time with a family of mountain gorillas. Mothers, babies, and of course the male Silver Backs. The interactions and group dynamics were inspiring, all at a pace we could learn from. In all my travels to the Artic, Antarctic, Africa, North and South America, and Asia, I have not felt a deeper connection with wildlife than those two days

About The Photographer

I started into 35mm film photography, inspired by my grandfather. Through late high school and college, I shot family and other life experiences. Then for years, family, career, and life in general just took over my energy. With time I went back, first in SLR film, then digital. Retirement brought more adventures and travel with wonderful photographic opportunities.