Sven  12/08/04 @587

Really nice idea!!

Almost-Human  12/08/04 @611

Cheers Sven, The shot was taken on a trip to Dublin Zoo in Ireland. Not manipulated in any way. Black & White Neg printed in my Dark Room.

emarts  12/08/04 @631

He looks so wise.

SinisterUrge  12/08/04 @637

Glad to see your wife is looking well!

Almost-Human  12/08/04 @649

Emarts. Cheers... Sinister ... its the ex wife ! She kept robbing my shaver ! thanks for taking the time out to post !!

kittyKat  12/08/04 @760

HA! on the comments nice shot

ARTOONATOR  12/08/04 @788

POWERFULL picture! Good job! Sad eyes....

Madanapale  12/08/04 @854

That is an amazing "cousin"....did you know that our DNA structure is more similar to chimpances...than the the DNA of a gorila is to the chimpancee...

tregstreet  12/09/04 @088

It may be lucky shot (as you say yourself), - but it is a great portrait too. 9/9

eremita  12/09/04 @267

Good Contrast, Good detail

Almost-Human  12/09/04 @488

Cheers Everyone. , It was shot on the old ilford xp1 stock 35mm ... thats the c41 black and white emulsion. Thanks to Ermita Tregstreet Artoonator and madeanapale.......

Almost-Human  12/12/04 @567

Nobody votes for my hairy friend anymore ! I feel so so unloved !

MsMichelleLynn  12/12/04 @699

Great Shot Almost-Human! A little out of focus in areas but overall nice detail. I like the B&W effect! 6/8!!!! She's cute! ... but way too hairy for me. ;-)

Almost-Human  12/13/04 @456

hey its not a B&W effect it is black & white lol Cheers.... But 6/8 ???? Dont darken my door again >>>>>>>

SinisterUrge  12/13/04 @730

Post more of your work numbnuts!!

SandraS  12/13/04 @883

This is your wife...? Ahahahaha Oh well, it's a nice shot. You can see all the details. It's wierd to think that theres only 1% dna separating us from him... Good shot!

maytree  12/14/04 @316

he has very sensitive eye. it constrain to take a think ...

windandfire  12/15/04 @285

heyhey, very nice! I like this!!!!!! +8 And thanks for the comment!

Wysiwyg  12/16/04 @788

Ok ok, I've been meaning to check this out but I've been rrreeeaaallllyyy lazy. Nice shot, for a second I thought it was a drawing! Pretty intense being zoomed in like that. Is this going to be part of a series??

Almost-Human  12/16/04 @867

Cheers everyone !

Jane  12/17/04 @390

EX WIFE?! BRIAN, ARE YOU CALLING ME AN APE?! lol... Why did I do that... Well, at least I left my name, as you wanted us to do. And here a +6!

Morre  12/17/04 @763

The title is brilliant :> EDIT: And the picture's very nice, as well.

al2cl3  12/17/04 @835

Umm 1% diferent in the DNA.... but 99% different in the result... If you say this creature is inteligent... Go in the street and start to do like a monkey do... I think you will be in a psychatric hospital in less 10 seconds... So be proud to be a human...use your brain and all will be ok... Well done for your pic +6

Almost-Human  12/17/04 @839

You missed the point. ! in fact I have no idea what you are on about. ! lol Thanks anyway for your time.... Anyone else got the time to vote?

kemp  12/18/04 @511

Great picture. Post more work. Superb b&w print, excelent technique... fun to hear you did it the old-fashioned way in a darkroom and all... digital stuff is fun... but b&w film and paper rocks !

invent  12/18/04 @548

Nice pic Almost-Human... look forward to what you might post next...

Almost-Human  12/20/04 @780

CHEERS EVERYONE !

juksey  12/20/04 @857

Great composition. I like it.

Andy--Jones  12/20/04 @975

Nice close up, did you get in the cage with this ape? seems so intimate. Nice photo, more please.

Almost-Human  12/21/04 @099

Yes and he promised to post my arm back when he's fininshed with it.. It is taken with a telephoto lens... as I was a little distance away standing in the croc enclosure ! lol

Andy--Jones  12/21/04 @146

Oh and what exactly are you supposed to be better at than me? hahaha, Im no good at photography. Cheers for the vote

Almost-Human  12/21/04 @672

Cheersw Andy. love the avatar....

rgyoung777  12/21/04 @949

Very dramatic photo! Orangutans are truly amazing primates. And your sense of humor's pretty damn good too! +7/7

MELISSAANN  12/22/04 @490

Amazing photo!! +9 <~~~my all..

BrokenWings  12/22/04 @605

that's cool!

Phryneas  12/23/04 @669

As I see they are still there - I have to crit those true-black spots, but that's just a minor crit Great expresseion By the way - it would be interesing to know the EXIF info - what lense, focal length, camera ect. did you take this with? (Camera - is it the ilford xp1 you mentioned above or was that something else?) I'm always interested in such things

Almost-Human  12/23/04 @678

Shot on XP1 c41 process B&w stock on either a 135mm or 185mm 2.8 nikkor lens on either a F4s or F3 .. not sure as It was some time ago..

Fvercuiel  12/23/04 @888

Very nice!!! I love his eyes especially because it substantiates the whole 99% DNA match idea you are going for because the expression is very human like.. Very lucky shot indeed! +7/7 max! And hey.. thanks for the comment on my cloud painting.. you forgot to vote though Anyways.. well done on this superb photograph!

Miss-Mythos  12/23/04 @916

It's crap!

Almost-Human  12/23/04 @922

You are Right,,,,,,,,,,

Storyteller  12/24/04 @671

This one looks like he has reached the Enlightment long ago Great shot

Grafiker  12/24/04 @910

hey nice captured shot.

flowerprincess  12/28/04 @859

i'm sorry that i haven't vote ealier, i like this one, beautiful "human" eyes

arisuart  12/29/04 @525

amazing shot indeed.

tomkoff  12/29/04 @652

great shot lucky man this eyes ... amazing

heidorn  01/02/05 @494

A tad too dark for my taste. At what time of day did you take the picture? It would be nice to see what other results you could get by working on the lighting. I need a little more contrast in my opinion. But I just love the expression on his face and how the facial hair looks, lol. Great shot!

Almost-Human  01/02/05 @509

Cheers Everyone for taking the time out to... This Image as I mentioned has not been near photoshop ! honestly ... I have enjoyed reading all your comments without exception and your votes are very much appreciated... Thanks everyone Cheers......

Abstractor  01/02/05 @883

Great shot, I like it. brought a smile to my face Keith

enigmatix  01/03/05 @717

Oh my god. Orangutangs rule. I love these animals. So funny. Wow though! The shot is great. +5/5

Imperfecta  01/04/05 @913

What can I say? I still love you!!!!

arisuart  01/04/05 @921

hey hey... he's mine >.> all MINE... >.> don't flirt with my fiancee'

SeanyD  01/05/05 @229

Hehe, well its not a ten out of ten but a 9 is good enough for this piece! Well done buddy!! Sean Donaldson

skulpturro  01/05/05 @760

I guess I'm Better Late than Never!! Thanks for the bit o' science with your piece, refreshing!! Educate & Entertain, that's what I say! +9

bigkate  01/05/05 @797

Hey! Neat Shot! How in the heck did you get it!?! Want to see more! +7/7

gridlock  01/05/05 @963

Isnt' he just adorable? All joking aside, this is an awesome shot which brings out the emotion of this primate in its eyes, and the use of available light to project its thoughts! A perfect [+10]!

Inabottle  01/07/05 @201

Could have sworn I commented on this , beautiful is a word... and this is the one Im using BEAUTIFUL +9

Andy--Jones  01/07/05 @351

Do orangutans get on well with penguins? Imagine the offspring! Theres an idea... someone draw an ORANGUIN or a PENGUTAN. First prize is a FINANA. Second prize is BANANISH.

Andy-Q  01/07/05 @445

very nice picture. I didn't even know that there are black orangutans...

Almost-Human  01/07/05 @453

haha.... Someone pick me up off the floor... Cheers andy its a black and white Image... All the best and thanks everone.

Andy--Jones  01/07/05 @538

I know its black and white...oh you are talking to Andy-Q. Mind you, the offspring might be black and white! Ok I'll stop now.

Almost-Human  01/08/05 @733

I love it .. Cheers andy and thank you everybody for dropping me a line...............

FredFABLE  01/11/05 @328

Allright! ; About the shot. I give you good points... if you want the top. Should try to focus some parts with photoshop... I think is not a "lucky shot" is not an "oops. I'm sorry lady"... About comments. We have several things in common. You are almost -human, I'm a ChroMagnon -almost illustrated. We've got the same Ex wife, obviously was cheating on us... I got the same picture of her, smoking and giving the finger! That make you my friend, or family...ha ha! Come to visit me!! I can reserve you a palm tree here in my neighborhood ( now I live in Miami ...) Let's go to shake the jungle!!!!! I'm Argentinian, Irish friends ALWAYS WELCOME!!!.... Freddy O' FABLE.

AtomDeath  01/11/05 @789

Wow, it's like a cover for national geographic.... very nice. As for the comment about acting like a monkey and being sent to an psychiatric hostpital, I have a friend who acts like that, and he is not in a hospital.... typicaly people just ignore him, well until he starts to throw feces....... +7/7

vousavec  01/11/05 @826

Hi! Very National Geographic, you just wanna run up and hug him/her (as well as get smashed/tattered/and beaten into the ground, or cage)! ^_^ +7/7 - it's just a tennsy weenst out of focus - I mean you can barely tell - but the shot itself makes up for it! Did you crop the photo? - I mean was it a shot of the entire animal? Love the pose! Oh so cute!

subnurbs  01/12/05 @274

We have this cutey mammal in our tropical island too! yea..remember i've seen those in our local zoo when i was like 5.. ok enuf.. Awesome details here and i love the eyes...cept that u could use a bit sharpening in some parts only one post? man post more, im sure theres much more animals in the zoo! +max

arbaon  01/17/05 @565

That's a great shot!! congratulations on getting married (or am I late on that?)

nomaD42  01/17/05 @711

Hey AH, I thought I had commented on this a while ago, but ooops! Mind melted away........ Great shot, I have always loved Good B&W photography. NIce tight composition and what an intense look your getting. So, this he/she is a 99% match to Douglas N. Adams? Hmmm, and he seemed so much more interested in mice and dolphins. Whodathinkit! Now, let's see some more!!

curlyhair  01/17/05 @923

Am I the only one who haven't been here yet? Ok,as I understand this masterpiece belongs to the sacred history of GFX and I'm the one who still doesn't worship it... Now i will gother all my powers and try to be impartial.I think it's a great shot,good focus and this wonderful creature has such a kind eyes...And this wise smile...(Ok,I failed) 8+/8

TBfoto-dot-net  01/18/05 @259

I scratch your back... you scratch mine... Great shot BTW. You said it's lucky but I say it's talent. Great job in printing it too... good range. +6/7. Now VOTE ON MINE!!! lol

siffert  01/18/05 @567

Good detail and composition. Great shot!

kittyKat  01/18/05 @805

hello I am new and wanted to say this is the best photo I have ever seen in my life I would like to hire you to do some work for me and pay you millions of bananas to do it will you take the job? fabulous work bravo

pawlack  01/18/05 @867

Great Colors Nice shot

Cinnamon  01/19/05 @926

Wow - Amazing shot 9/9

kittyKat  01/20/05 @139

pawlack nice colors? ok he's colored blind its black and white!

Almost-Human  01/20/05 @487

I didnt want to say lol Thank you Everyone for your time, comments,votes, and emails of support. I want to help people everywhere around the world and work for world peace.. Off to the pub ..........

Byonder  01/21/05 @827

I think we've got something like 60% common DNA with a banana too, but I don't really feel any relation... Nice shot.

ebr  01/24/05 @852

At first I thought I was looking through a mirror Good shot

kheider  01/26/05 @023

100% match with my high school math teacher...

omni  01/28/05 @436

..............

Chopper  01/31/05 @687

Nice job, Monkey-boy. 7/7

kittyKat  01/31/05 @707

OMG MONKEY BOY WAS DEAD ....................NOW HES BACK check choppers post hes alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss you MONKEY BOY!

EideticImage  01/31/05 @717

That's a beautiful portatrait.He looks like he's reaching out to you with his eyes.It's almost like an expression a child would make, so innocent I'll give you all I have to give which is 5 blah

OkorO  01/31/05 @966

is refreshing seing original work keep it up +7

tetbautista  02/01/05 @309

very nice! sweet monkey. max pts!

thepanther  02/01/05 @384

Nice portrait! I can feel that %1 difference...

emagery  02/01/05 @755

This is actually quite a good shot... +max Now lets see if you can evoke some more meaningful expressions from other creatures.. cats, dogs, birds, dire bears, hehe.

Andy--Jones  02/01/05 @781

That "old man of the woods" has beaten the world record for not blinking.He a cool angatan.

Almost-Human  02/02/05 @506

Hey, Cheers to you all. I have tried to comment and vote on all the people above, If you were knd enough to browse and come accross this picture and vote/comment I will do the same. thanks again.......... Almost Human... ( the Monkey Boy)

Galdor  02/02/05 @572

cool! nice details =)

DrInker  02/03/05 @508

He looks smarter than me a lovely cute monkeyshot. keep it up +9

schwangArtist  02/03/05 @593

Great picture Monkey Boy! Just adding my name to the many comments you have here already. You gotta add another pic soon, I want to see kittyKat eating her hat. G'bye for now. scHw@ng Artist

Wapy  02/03/05 @704

good idea pal! great one! My vote!!

CodeHead  02/04/05 @420

Even if the shot was out of focus and cut off I'd consider it a lucky shot cause you got away from him. All jokes aside though, wonderful piece. The amount of detail in the shot sells me on this one. I like the depth the black and white gives to it. +MP

Almost-Human  02/05/05 @772

Cheers, the shot is not cropped ! origional image taken on xp1 c41 b&w stock Cheers for all for taking the time to vote and post.. Its very much appreciated ! I have tried to post and Vote on all the people above.

Antidromic  02/05/05 @884

wow this is an incredible close up! Very good focus. He has such soulful eyes. Great capture.

Andy--Jones  02/08/05 @726

10/10 from me!

Fooxoo  02/11/05 @502

Look at that calm and piercing gaze!! Lucky shot? Dang good, for being a lucky shot! Fantastic detail, but those eyes are the best!

sdavis75  02/14/05 @554

Great shot. 7/7! Post some more!

kristine  02/15/05 @324

o_O the eyes are so touching... great shot.. great focus!

Annisahmad  02/20/05 @085

awesome!

GOLDENHORSE  02/20/05 @240

Ive got a question where did u take and the most important how ... ??? Nice and interesting!! but personaly I dont like the monkey stuff. you deserve a 8+

Almost-Human  02/20/05 @706

It was taken in Dublin Zoo with a 180mm 2.8 nikkor lens i think on xp1 black & white c41 film.... thanks for the kind words and votes. they mean a lot to me !

Xris  02/21/05 @514

This is just superb! +9

eduardobedoya  02/23/05 @142

WOW MAN WHY DONT U POST MORE GREAT CATCH.

kittyKat  02/24/05 @679

hello I am new to GFX and just wanted to say this is the best photo here and all I can give you a 5 cause I am new but you are my fav I hope when I get old I will be just like you hugs and kissies kittykat

Almost-Human  02/25/05 @425

lol

VillageIdiot  02/25/05 @817

if only he had learned some 'clyde' style sign language. i love this pic.i'm a real sucker for simian naughties

Beckett  02/25/05 @967

This is good, nice use of b&w

metalconker  02/26/05 @553

Is that a self portrait? Lol! Excellent shot, great capture. He looks intelligent, which Im guessing with the 99% match of DNA would make you almost as intelligent as the gorilla! Very nice shot!

nomaD42  03/01/05 @962

Hey, I think we went to school together, like a long time ago! Still haven't bought a razor? And no! I'm not voting again, even if I could, I wouldn't! And my comments above still stand, even if I'm now sitting, which I was then too. It's too hard typing while standing, and doubly hard while dancing samba.

Aera  03/02/05 @018

Nicely done, I decided I'd comment since you did so on mine. Very nice, and detailed picture!

Padawan  03/02/05 @515

lol, this is a funny picture. I think it has something special to it, because when I think of gfxartist, this picture comes to mind. Lol, it's become like a part of gfxartist for me

sandisgrantins  03/02/05 @635

I just had a funny thought - this fella looks much smarter than Mr. Bush! Great shot, nothing to add!

JESR  03/02/05 @729

I LIKE IT , NICE +7

hasanxp  03/02/05 @835

this is the one of great shot that i have ever seen. i gave u 5+ cos its my highest capability to give a point

Juanitou  03/03/05 @509

nice! +8/8

Juanitou  03/03/05 @537

Good levels, not for which, but it looks like a drawing, the photo is good in any case.

Almost-Human  03/03/05 @543

I am trying my best lol

blackholes  03/03/05 @786

great shot indeed!!!

giammy  03/04/05 @012

thank you brian for supporting me.... your work is a legend on GFX! +10 giammy

Almost-Human  03/06/05 @614

Thanks a million for all the comments and Votes they are truly appreciated. Thanks again everyone.. If your reading this and are stuck for time then could I ask you to simply VOTE ! If you have more time then, by all means leave a comment.. Cheers

djoe  03/07/05 @770

+5

al-eg-ZAN-dra  03/09/05 @655

It's really good!!! thnx by the way for the note

Almost-Human  03/09/05 @693

Cheers ! Everyone...

LadyHydralisk  03/09/05 @807

Really good portrait shot of one of our brothers

kittyKat  03/10/05 @144

how long is this going to go on?????????????????????????? DAMNIT MONKEY BOY what do I have to do to get you to post another?? come on spill it

Furitsu  03/10/05 @353

Hey Hu, I don't know why the hell I hadn't commented or voted on this image yet. Sorry man! I totally like this darkness and his eyes are really something. Excellent photo, great shot!

justcreature  03/11/05 @736

Ooooohh a sweet little creature Very nice dark mood

jonbut  03/13/05 @740

nice close shot~

Padawan  03/19/05 @933

Hey Pa, how'ya doin'...?

Almost-Human  03/20/05 @495

Hi Son... One day you will inherit all my point !

Padawan  03/20/05 @813

Did you get me all the things I asked for? I need a slingshot!!!

Almost-Human  03/20/05 @938

You are far to young for a sling shot. I will get you a banana first and then we will see ! And comb your hair !

TxeMico  03/20/05 @947

flowjoe  03/22/05 @468

Great shot, just realized that I had not yet voted for it allthough I have looked at it loads of times, anyway, +8/8 excellent photo

ThruMyEyez  03/25/05 @956

Is this a new photo??? Welcome to GFX!! I like this shot, very well done, good B&W, good composition, nice focus, lacking a depth of field, nice background, it really needs a frame, a better description would be nice, camera specs and settings would help, wallpaper size too. +3 mmmm..maybe+5 well, it is your first +6 but highest rated in your gallery,mmm +7 maybe I shouldn't encourage you,mmm+4 I'll get back to you on the vote.... I just can't decide!! Looking forward to your next photo

MsMichelleLynn  03/25/05 @990

Wow Brian ... all your Say What advertising has paid off. Gary and I were just wandering through G-spot and low and behold ... here you are in all your glory. I have long since voted on your photo but I thought I'd comment again and say hello. But ummmm ... isn't vote whoring against the ten commandments???? That's it! YOU"RE FIRED! @#$%^&**())(*&^%$#@

Almost-Human  03/26/05 @652

Cheers everyone, I could list the names but there would be no point.. I have, I hope, commented and voted on all your work ... Thanks again...

ThruMyEyez  03/26/05 @672

mmmmm, ok, months?...mmmmm, you mean this is not new???? ok, I guess I should vote....decisions, decisions....

Vaseige  03/29/05 @781

I keep thinking that he/she is gonna eat me...which is awsome ^^ Cool pic man

thefezzant  03/30/05 @059

Nice details and B&W effect(probably already said 500 times) 7/8

Reapse17  03/30/05 @183

Hey, thanks for commenting on my art. This is a great picture man, I cannot imagine how pleased u must be with it..... I would. But then again, I suck with photos, specially developing them... mine always end up with dust... and scratches! Ugh... Great job, wish I coulda gave you more than 5 but I just joined

vprivat  03/30/05 @882

very very very nice!! Congrats.. 7/8

stephaniels  03/31/05 @238

Beautiful shot. I love that expression

zanzibar  03/31/05 @323

very expressive

Joaquin84  03/31/05 @379

Excellent shot, even though it was a lucky shot it's still great... you caugth a great expression on his face, very well done.. +5/5

alien22  04/04/05 @066

very nice shot +5+

Eleni  04/04/05 @412

This is nice I like it

Esther  04/04/05 @701

Nice shot, very expressive eyes! Beautiful 5/5

dime01  04/06/05 @769

wow creepy, but excelen job 10+

Alecueous  04/10/05 @737

He looks like he is thinking very hard about something, and I like that look. +9

Striped-Tiger  04/15/05 @084

that's scary that they are that close to us, or we are that close to them. nice pic!

cupcake  04/17/05 @890

Very Good Such pretty eyes! Cupcake

hady  04/22/05 @735

fantastic .....really a lucky shot

Inabottle  04/25/05 @813

849 points, man thats a lot..... still waiting for you next one...!

Almost-Human  04/25/05 @814

All I want is the 1000 is that to much to ask lol

zanzibar  04/26/05 @682

You get 150 from me... You need one more point then... Have a pleasant waiting

Quetzalcoatl  04/27/05 @963

Great Expressive pic , i like your comparation .

debunk  04/27/05 @502

A great photo. Those eyes are really something. Like it alot m8.

danielboccato  04/30/05 @638

liked the black atmosphere and those eyes... 5/5 Daniel

ratcatcher  05/02/05 @464

Well. Good one! There's nothing more to tell +5/5

ClaraSoto  05/03/05 @733

I never seen all those ponits in one pic !!!! You must be very popular around girls in GFX !!!!!! Well and boys ..... you know! THX for reamind us who we are !!!!! THX for stopping by all the time also !!!! You make no references about the guy in your picture !!! It is a great b/w close up and portrait !

Jordan2003  05/03/05 @927

Thank you for making me feel Welcome. 5/5

Ashale  05/04/05 @417

Wowww awesome capture and info, I didn`t know that 1% of diference o_O 5/5 for ur orangutan

adiaself  05/04/05 @540

it is so cool gallery very impressive

tigerhoods  05/04/05 @775

simply unbelievable, the eyes and skin are impressive

O29  05/05/05 @196

It looks so dark & rich in texture, like dark chocolate it melts into my eyes!

NEONPOX  05/05/05 @211

this is a good cd cover too 7+ I don't know how U all give 9+ or I would

zanzibar  05/05/05 @292

Just checking how your monkey is doing Brian! Congrats for the passing by 900 pts

Almost-Human  05/05/05 @473

Thanks everyone for taking the time to crit/vote its appreciated !

exiledoutcast  05/05/05 @517

So is there a cap on the points collection or we going to the top? Love the eyes +7/7

Almost-Human  05/05/05 @850

Hey, who knows... but thanks for your time and support ....

zeroWORKZ  05/05/05 @906

The Orangutan talks with his eyes... This pic is a motivation to think about some things which the mankind had done or is doing... i like this +7/7

xbreakandspillx  05/06/05 @357

He looks like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders, looks just about perfectly focused to me, love it, its lucky you can travel to places like this to get these shots (7)

SubiDome  05/06/05 @658

..hehe.. lol..

Guerrinha  05/06/05 @723

Man, you've been around, huh? Lots of comments in your section. But still a great picture and worth commenting. Good work! When will we see some more?

punkagrrlzero  05/06/05 @749

cad.

zanzibar  05/06/05 @904

My o my... 47 points to reach 1000, congrats Brian... What's next after the monkey business?

Almost-Human  05/07/05 @010

A killer image of me.... lol

Juro  05/07/05 @043

Great details, you captured him really well.

Jemiii  05/07/05 @400

very good!

Hxkraft  05/08/05 @875

I'm still asking myself how did you do that, but probably a big telezoom. damn good

SinisterUrge  05/10/05 @943

That's awesome, I told u it was a great shot when i helped u put it on this website, but I'd never thought it would be this popular. Well done man!!

Almost-Human  05/11/05 @401

Cheers Sinister... its amazing that because you host my image people thought we were the same person LMHO... Cheers again Sean and thanks..

Grafiker  05/13/05 @020

hahahah man you have much more points

lavodna  05/13/05 @312

At this rythm you are going to get on the number 1 G-Spot, LOL +7/7

Almost-Human  05/13/05 @370

Thanks for you kind words and votes.. Cheers everyone....

Almost-Human  05/13/05 @643

Cheers and thank you for your time......... To answer your questions... it was taken on a f4 with I think 180mm lens. There was no cage... lol XP1 c41 Printed in my own darkroom.......... Cheers....... A-H

Andy--Jones  05/16/05 @969

I tried voting but the +19 doesn't work and its saying I have already voted 10 times!!!! This GFX is broken. I want to be stripped of my elite status please, I feel dirty. great photograpgh. Was he behind bars? was it is a zoo or in a jungle? what sort of chimpanzee is it?

zanzibar  05/16/05 @839

Congratulation Brian! 1000+ points... So, what's next?

Jordan2003  05/16/05 @885

Great Image. 5/5

blade7  05/17/05 @356

wow 5/5... like youy said, lucky shot, but the detail has been preserved

shyamshriram  05/21/05 @421

DAMN how could i missed this sorry Brian...great capture indeed ! my max i think this only post of urs will make HISTORY CONGRATS !!

Sammie  05/22/05 @382

very nice work. the tones and contracts are very well done. allows for a great sense of depth in the detail. Ireland is a beatiful country. Most of my family lives there and I have visited a few times. Unfortunately I didnt have a decent camera at the time. Headed back there in Dec of 2005. Hopefully I can capture some nice shots while I'm there.

zanzibar  05/22/05 @782

Sammie: you can capture nice shots in Ireland whenever you are visit the country, the posibilities are more than plenty there... Don't forget to visit the Zoo to say hello to Monkey Boy.. bring a banana.

tchoupitoula  05/24/05 @190

I really like his eyes, they look patient and kind. A simply beautiful shot.

daveymonster  05/26/05 @608

SEXY!!

ARTOONATOR  05/26/05 @763

Wow! You posted a new photograph. it's....Ow. No, sorry, it's not. My bad.

Almost-Human  05/27/05 @385

Cheers Everyone..

Diane  05/27/05 @587

I love this photo, excellent (I'm really late lol ) Very hot! +5/5

eowyn  05/28/05 @399

I thought I have commented this one.... ah well forgive me Brian IMHO.....I guess you are one shy guy...for not letting us to SEE your real pic Hehehe...I am from Indonesia, and this is orang-utan from Sumatra, when did you come to Indonesia? Oops, you took this in Ireland, superb then!

zilekondic  05/31/05 @714

Looks just like you... Take me off the list!I'm a good guy...

zilekondic  05/31/05 @724

Now i voted!!!...hehe...great 5/5

Biter  06/02/05 @036

perfect!

Stratos  06/03/05 @967

of course i have to vote too... better late than never you are going to post another one soon?? A little joke on the way.. Do you know what the banana said to the vibrator? - What are you shaking about, its me she's going to eat! Have a nice day.. love the picture! Cam

aarastas  06/10/05 @021

I guess 1% is a lot.

maham  06/18/05 @947

woow 1 picture in best ever, nice one.

blackdragon  07/03/05 @137

Wow popular work alright brian...Maybe you should go back and see your friend and cut him in on some of the action here... You can't beat those eyes...

zanzibar  07/03/05 @313

wazzup Brian?

liquidd  07/06/05 @135

Is that Orangutan smiling at the photographer? Smiling at you? Hmmmm. Monkey porno is illegal, dude! Nice capture, B.

MrBlue  07/10/05 @137

really great portrait of our -1% brother

Rafsan  07/19/05 @820

Wow this is your best work,keep it up I think it's ready to sell as a poster.+10

Luke19  07/26/05 @563

damn! that was a long scroll down!! pheeuw!! all i can say is.. GREAT!!!!!!!!!

GOOF-MD  07/29/05 @643

what the hell, here's my +9 waited til i could vote that high before i voted

Im-Trying  07/30/05 @965

this should just be the gfx logo lol i voted a while back so its only a 7 but it would be a 9 if i could now lol

LIH  07/31/05 @496

I do like primates. Yours LIH

the-real-Kamui  07/31/05 @625

wow you are really a lucky guy to meet such a breathtaking creature @.@ Greetz, Adam

zimm  07/31/05 @808

i'm late, but i voted..... nice shot...sorry, nothing funny or intellegant to say....

grantrl78  07/31/05 @892

cool expression on that guy. People talk about if animals are conscious or not. He is. No doubt.

nelsonsantos  08/02/05 @996

Really impressive photo, he looks so sad. Man you have this pic complete? Could use that for a caricature!

vampir  08/02/05 @038

i know it's hard to photograph animals -they move a lot. and this looks so lively wonderful *claps*

TreeFrog  08/02/05 @629

really interesting capture, at first i thought it must have been alterted digitally

native29  08/04/05 @558

I was amazed i still havent commented on this one, Great shot sir! Amazing similarity!

eXtreme-Bahamut  08/13/05 @775

omg! great shot! my max +7

DigitalGrey  08/15/05 @486

Brillant piece of photography, from a fellow Irish man Graeme

omni  08/18/05 @799

*EDITED* *cuts self and wallows in ashes* i repent!! i repent!!

Almost-Human  08/19/05 @056

Cheers Everyone... its appreciated........

slaphapy5  08/21/05 @189

I added my vote. +10 (had been waiting) ~slap

sadir  08/21/05 @681

Nice concept AH.... How u got so close to the lil fella....??

slickgreekgeo  08/22/05 @365

Gret image. +9/9

pulverkaffe  08/24/05 @854

i love that smile.. its a bit dark though

ojodekuervo  08/26/05 @570

good shot.

RobertVovk  08/28/05 @508

Nice shot. At quick look I thought this was gorilla :LOL@me: Then I was reading your description.....:idea: I was wrong, hehe. Really nice. Maybe you could cut it a bit at top and bottom, so this would make excellent portrait.

rclub24  08/29/05 @851

crazy shot , well done

Pracho  08/30/05 @942

Very nice indeed. The expression of the face is great. I like the contrast, too.

zanzibar  08/31/05 @323

still looks young...

parcifal  08/31/05 @882

great shot! i like the eyes 7/7

ceph  09/02/05 @950

ahh that's a great photo.. it has feeling!

joshc529  09/04/05 @093

Excellent photograph. The shot definitely conveys a human quality- well done. I'm anxious to see more from you!

patrix77  09/12/05 @491

Oh Brother, u're so preety Brian where have u found this one? and what was the price for this beautiful pose??? love his "face" and this smile, great one, waiting for more photos

SinisterUrge  09/14/05 @545

Come on Brian, share more of your work to the world!!

Almost-Human  09/16/05 @886

Cheers for taking the time to post .. its appreciated.....

NadezhdaVasile  09/17/05 @643

maybe is this little difference that make those creatures better than humans...

amongfaeries  09/17/05 @760

so i can't really say anything that hasn't already been said. beautiful. i wouldn't change anything. the crop is fantastic, the focus is awesome. wish you'd put more in your gallery

zanzibar  09/18/05 @254

just passing by to say Hello!

RistTO  09/20/05 @400

this is great. the contrast and the moment captured just great.

bluewaterkidd  09/25/05 @633

How did you take this? I mean it looks just like me... I didn't even see the flash go off. Hit and run job I guess You're the best AlmostHuman! +highestmarks

Xeptix  09/25/05 @861

Wow I always see AH romping around and everyone knows him, and now I know why! Just a single beautiful photo. Craziness! I suppose I'm obliged to go for the max points

Klimyntris  10/02/05 @301

Nice May this reach 2000 points 9/9

Almost-Human  10/03/05 @114

Cheers Everyone your kind words are appreciated !

flowjoe  10/05/05 @489

you are still beautiful and crazy I see

Unknown visitor  10/06/05 @899

that makes comment nr 253 you are probably gonna be the first elite with only one image in your gallerie P.S. (minor detail) great shot!

Almost-Human  10/06/05 @916

Cheers for the Comment...... Hey, this must be a list of active members on the site.......

laura72  10/19/05 @331

amazing

Beckett  10/21/05 @980

GOD DAMN IT! THE LIST IS SO LONG!

edro  10/26/05 @741

this is greaaat shot and very creative the eye is great too i would like to read your comments about my artwork!

zanzibar  10/29/05 @707

red x... did you forgot to pay the bill? lol

Almost-Human  10/30/05 @431

I am collecting the money for the bill as we speak............ Doing some street busking ! The accound is held by a friend of mine and he is sorting it out ! Do you not like the use of the red against the white?

powernemo  11/04/05 @531

but... but... i thought i had already commented that... you deleted my comment ape-guy??? Uh?

Almost-Human  11/07/05 @797

Haha.. it was off line for a few weeks........... Sorry, but its now up !

kittyKat  11/07/05 @854

ROCK ON! Recent: 1 votes, 10 points Total: 2018 votes, 14035 points

patrix77  11/08/05 @965

Hey where is your Irish castle??????????? I just wrote comment and it desapeared ((( And it was so nice castle... Why Why Why??????????????

diamond  11/12/05 @528

I must be the only one who cant see what is special about this photo. Sure you must of had to go in close and the orangutan had to stay still but what else...? And are you really 5 years old? I probably sound rude posting the only negative comment. lol

Almost-Human  11/14/05 @587

Yes to all your questions.. Diamond.

B0B  11/15/05 @863

Jeeezzzz dude with all these posts i thoght my 56k was gunna burn out. LoL Great shot very nice.

scandiaca  11/19/05 @790

After studying this picture over a long period of time I have at last come to the difficult point of giving the crit: Impressive for a lucky shot!

Medrano  11/23/05 @852

very good shot

Maximilian  11/24/05 @414

Really a great shot! I did something similar in the zoo but....I dare not to pose here Maybe someone above ask the same question: How can u make the 99% human stare at you? Maybe its lucky shot as I have my lucky shot too (that moon ) , but I am sure you got your skill. It is especially true when you didnt do any editing in PS. +10, what else can I give?

herrerojulia  11/24/05 @996

Very good photo!!!! I like it a lot!!!

Skyline  11/26/05 @688

I love the textures, he looks very wise.

Maximilian  11/27/05 @039

come back for another look... um...it can't be just a lucky shot

blackshad  11/28/05 @872

hehe im not gonna say like 235345 others that the image is clear, well composed, and blowing me away but i really love it , i really hope you are going to start posting more stuff dude

fantasticvolk  11/29/05 @772

who know.what think is it:....

Azurelle  12/03/05 @650

1500 - ain't I good?

metapuppet  12/03/05 @738

lol... this "return the favour"-thingy seems to work out well. XD everything must have been mentioned about this shot within the last 275 posts (even this) anyways... simple but solid 6/7

Almost-Human  12/04/05 @498

I am not sure that is the reason, As I post on a lot of images, But If someone post's on my work, as common courtest I always return the favour.. Shouldn't we all be doing that? Thanks everyone !

metapuppet  12/05/05 @626

no doubt just had read your text and saw the 275 posts.. (which is quiet a lot)

Jasenka  12/15/05 @447

Beuatiful work! Just love the eyes and the expression on his face

Darlene  12/15/05 @758

I had thought that I commented on this piece - Apparently not! And wow, this is a really popular one. Very crisp and real, looks like he's going to come out of the screen and give me a hug. Such a softness of emotion.. +7/7

LolaRisinghorn  12/30/05 @517

Look at that stud!! That smooooth skin, awwe He looks real cute, bet he's not! Nice shot, love the way he's looking in the lens.

leloops  01/08/06 @444

such a lovely shot that is, purely amazing I wonder why you're not an elite by now, you should be one! hush +8 of +8

Cigaro  01/08/06 @965

love the lighting and compo you do have a lot of comments i'm not gonna ask for more posts, because i'd ruin the whole show...you're known for it

zanzibar  01/11/06 @429

Hi Brian! How's the money these days?

Almost-Human  01/19/06 @697

I have taken to burning it to keep me warm lol

fotoflash  01/23/06 @532

great picture, good compositions and good colors

Nilesh  02/01/06 @186

omg, that looks like ............. im sorry, nothing came ot mine.. *sigh* +7

beatrizmatar  02/08/06 @963

I guess i am a little late.I did not see this photo before. Is tender, beautiful and amazing. +10

ThruMyEyez  02/13/06 @077

I guess I was a little early!!

Odin  02/16/06 @132

Talk about a close up, whew! lol great photograph

ZedoCaixao  02/17/06 @031

excellent work man!!!!

sdavis75  02/20/06 @077

Hey, I've voted for EVERY SINGLE piece in your gallery. Is it too much to ask the same from you? Okay, I'm bored... ...pay no attention to the man behind the curtain...

MrMagoo  02/23/06 @073

I live with this fella. His name is Johnathon and he isn't really an ape. Please tell me where he is I need to get him back home. Max points!

Almost-Human  02/25/06 @600

Sorted Sdavis.. Mr MAgoo.. lol

Beckett  02/28/06 @674

Do you still check this thing?

Almost-Human  02/28/06 @925

only every 5 min !!!

minion-md  03/01/06 @883

hahaha, but seriously, this = amazing

Hysteria  03/02/06 @034

Thought I might post something, I'm only 1 and a half years late..... ...... Ummm..... MMmmmm Banana.............

Mihai  03/03/06 @482

Left you my vote! I can't possibly add anything more to waht has been said... I wanted to be the 300th but couldn't wait anymore

MoshuCuCoasa  03/06/06 @784

very interesting shot...like his look

Sageon  03/09/06 @680

Beautifull.....look's like me after a night on the town no really top nodge mate!!!keep this stuff coming and I keep give you my max vote!!!!!! 7/7 greetz sageon

paulwhitt  03/11/06 @488

Might as well keep adding to this, nice pic!

FrankStrillione  03/12/06 @305

Amazing Picture

Almost-Human  03/13/06 @435

Thank you Frank.. I have returned the favour for everyone I think..

venomsblood  03/13/06 @506

Go tha' moneky!! 7+

TJS  03/14/06 @977

Damn the amount of comments here! But, the picture. Whoa, it's one hell of a picture for a lucky shot. +7/7

kittypaws  03/15/06 @323

nice pic just wondering if you bribed the people to come vote. stunning +7

SudnDeath  03/15/06 @754

Alleggra  03/17/06 @790

I would swear I already left a comment here but I don't see my face on the list! This is a really cool shot I love the title too. Nice!!

Gitte  03/19/06 @014

Oh, this one is really, really cute ! Maybe a lucky shot, but very nice scales of grey, good expression, nice cropping and I much prefer this one to the pyramide photo you posted. Trust me, I'm a professional photographer .... Well, not a very experienced one, but however - I have a diploma

d-n  03/19/06 @875

wow.....

armilar  03/20/06 @585

This photo is brilliant, maybe a lucky shot, but the result it's brilliant. Just tooking a shot of his (I'm hoping it's a him, not a her) face makes the picture really impressive and apealling. I specially like his eyes, they look so alive! And he seams like he already lived a long time, enough to know a lot more them we do. I also like the fact the photo it's in black and white, I think that makes the picture even more appealing. At least at my eyes I think it does, I like B&W photos a lot. Finally, I thing you gave an extremly good title! Amazing, how 1% makes that difference 8/8

shimmel5  03/20/06 @594

Pure joy. Reminds me of some kind of an old timer who hangs out at a pub with a pint and a pipe.

mode2  03/22/06 @010

Very nice! i like the outlines, the way you made it fit in the frame

MorriganRose  04/11/06 @719

really beautiful capture, I love his eyes

Valera  05/20/06 @560

I voted on this a long time ago... but it is just a pleasure to look at it again

LoStSidE  05/21/06 @624

I've seen this a long time ago but i never voted on it. guess now is a good time for it

RobertVovk  05/27/06 @368

I agree with Valera

smartdesyr  06/02/06 @396

well this is something gr8 ..i know its late but i had to vote +9

Potatography  06/06/06 @849

Wow. Love the way the contrast and little details really pops out at me. I think you really captured the human like qualities as well.

kittyKat  06/25/06 @234

you smell like cheese! Vote statistics Recent: 0 votes, 0 points Total: 273 votes, 1842 points

Blacklaser  06/25/06 @561

Awesome shot! Perfect contrast and tonal range, brilliant.

Almost-Human  08/01/06 @934

Cheers everyone, I believe I have returned the favour to everyone who took the time..

talime  09/09/06 @902

nice smile..........

Wallace  10/03/06 @839

Dammit! My fingers are sour from all the scrolling down! Anyway, I believe I've never seen this pic before hehe I won't say it's fantastic, because it would be boring. My favourite part is the 27th wrinkle on the top 14th left row. + 10 And I want this to break 2000 before the end of this year!

jfrancis  10/16/06 @998

+10

fauconneau  12/14/06 @850

1% dna mismatch... almost ape a kind of mankind into his eyes .. beautiful

aiscape  12/29/06 @523

I thought I voted this already because I visit this pic frequently. I like it a lot. His expression is extraordinary. You did very well in recognizing and capturing it. What a surprise, now I'm able to give you another 9 points - my max. Cheers.

ViolentContact  01/20/07 @467

First of all, congrats on getting the G-spot and all those comments, trully deserved. My friend recommended me to view this "awesome drawing" (lol), I agree about it being awesome, it looks like a drawing because it is very difficult to get this lighting and an ape "posing" in a photo Excellent shot. I haven't voted yet, will be back when I can give you +10... P.S: I really hope what I said is making sense, my English isn't very good

Itzpapalotl  03/02/07 @230

this was a very lucky shot! very nice looking, congrats on all these votes!

Arik  03/05/07 @624

harr nice luck shot greetz to your wife, wonderful portrait +max

Simpok  03/06/07 @712

very good pichture, where did you get the monkey from?!

BillCorbett  06/05/07 @541

I have added my +10 in the hope that this will one day be number one!

Mark7th  06/14/07 @973

Amazing Photography!!! +7/7

raularrieta  06/16/07 @675

nice +7/7

zymyint  06/17/07 @216

close shot is that dangerous? btw, pretty cool! loving it so much! NICE NICE NICE!!!

Poohblah  06/20/07 @270

do i need to say any more? i hope this hits #1 in the g-spot.

trevorm  09/08/07 @549

+11.

crosscheck311  09/11/07 @162

speechless 9/9

myowndamnedeve  10/23/07 @071

definitely incredible!! +8/8

Aircek  11/06/07 @540

Brain you sould make this your personal message place. Great to see you Mr. Monkey. Greets Chris † +7/7

Aminal  12/23/07 @193

Nice crop and photo. Took me a while to get to the bottom of the comments to add this lol

LiddleLarsen  01/10/08 @510

yeah there is a bit of way down here.... but amazing photo! Well done

Gefop  02/23/08 @251

Awesome ape, really incredible detail in the face and eyes Thanks for the comment on my page

everseen  04/07/08 @772

I am 345th comment Awesome!

frozenfa  06/02/08 @749

wow.. this is under the G-Spot now!! AWESOME!! think i've been away for far too long.. lolz.. XD

ersen-t  03/27/09 @989

a little late, but great work Brian

Almost-Human  06/28/09 @400

Cheers guys and girls, really appreciated !

Dansa  07/09/09 @640

Damn nice

moonwalking  08/05/09 @147

Waw. Is he in a zoo ?

Roadrunner  08/18/09 @418

Hey, nice self portrait.