just for laughs :)

this orangutan sure knew how to strike a pose!

probably would look good in colour, but i so suck at editing colour so black and white it is...

from yesterday's trip to the zoo with Vikki...

[Susiangelgirl]

Great shot but I feel sorry for the poor animal.

[☠northy]

@susiangelgirl i know... i'm rather on the fence when it comes to zoos... they do a lot of good work and teach us much... plus the zoo here is really spacious giving the animals lots of room to roam around in... but nonetheless, they do remain in captivity :(

[Annie D]

I think it is beautiful in b&w. I imagine this sweetheart is part of a breeding program as orangutans are endangered in the wild.

[summerfield]

wow! how'd you get the lighting to look this great? aces! i have a similar shot but somehow in mine the eyes look a lot sadder.

[☠northy]

@summerfield i expect processing had a lot to do with the lighting...

[Jill Peck Vona]

love this wonderful. FAV

[Babs]

Absolutely beautiful. fav

[Maggiemae]

That introduced light is so good - provided you have great focus! As is, here!

[Rosie Kerr]

OMG, I love the blissful look in his/her eyes, all upward and soulful and stuff. Plus, the sentimental flower is to die for. Major fav.

[Peter Dulis]

Sweet ...Fav

[Barb]

Such a soulful expression - great pose!

[Walks @ 7]

Color would have taken away the power of his eyes. B&W draws out my emotion much more. Fav!

[gloria jones]

Great capture, details

[Joan]

Handsome shot. Quite the model..Love your comp.

[Lyn Todd]

if it aint broke dont fix it! Great in B@W as it is !

[Marnie]

Totally excellent as is. Fav

[kali]

the star of the zoo's production of Romeo and Juliet

[Pam Knowler]

Such a stunning image! The expression on his face is fabulous! Fav!

[Ian]

I actually love the b&w here, really adds to the power of the expression
Fav

[Paul J]

An awesome shot. Well done.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Catherine P]

Love the expression on his face!

[Humphrey Hippo]

This is wonderful.

[Shady]

terrific image, captured a great expression, so all in all an easy fav

[Francoise]

capture orangutan attitude totally

[Joan Robillard]

Great capture

[John Falconer]

He/she looks very bored. Well captured.

[Francesca Ciarrocchi]

Terrific shot!

[David]

More real without the colour! Really don't want any garish colour taking my focus away from that pose, that expression and that hairy detail!

[KMG - Stories&Shots]

Wonderful shot! :) Love everything about it! :)