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

acida  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!!!!

acida  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

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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