Gorilla

EASTERN LOWLAND GORILLA, AUDUBON ZOO, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, OCTOBER 23, 2014

Pentax K-3
Sigma 18-250 at 155mm
1/20 sec. f9
ISO 400

The primate's bored and lonely expression raised disturbing thoughts about confining such sapient creatures in zoos for the entertainment of spectators. The photograph was shot handheld in deep shade.

Fall colors at the Garden

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, GLENCOE, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 19, 2014

Pentax K-5
Sigma 18-250 at 18mm
1/800 sec. f8
ISO 800

This was the view east from the bridge to the Japanese Gardens this morning. The fall colors are nearing their peak. This is not a real panoramic shot, just a faux one created by cropping the top and the bottom of a full-sized wide-angle frame. It's best viewed by clicking the photo to a large size.