The Naked Ape

Home early from work and as I was getting changed out of my work clothes, I thought I'd try something a little different...

Yep.. That's right..I used the self-timer..!!

But am I naked I hear you ask?? I'm certainly bloody hairy...! Much more hairier than I thought I was... But at least I don't have a hairy back...!

Happy weekend all and thanks for the comments, favs and views on yesterday's pic.. :-)

[Kate D.]

great example of human form

[jerry plume]

Awesome shot, Andy! Great editing!

[Dorrena Ortega]

Ansel Adams would be proud of this. An excellent photograph.

[kammy]

brilliant shot!!

[Annie Charalambous]

Nice one, you naked, hairy man!

[Shannon Pitton]

That's brave of you! I viewed it large and I couldn't tell, I guess the secret will remain with you. Wonderful photo.

[Lina Dever]

Perfection! The composition is interesting and the lighting is spot on. Really helps highlight each and every hair. :P

[Mrs. Smith]

Wonderful! This turned out so well.

[Kerri]

Great composition

[Mike Stevenson]

Love the lighting

[Andrea Freeman]

Stunning. Am loving the darks and lights. A Fav

[FunnyFace]

Great pic, everything is pretty darn excellent me finks, lol. The lighting and comp is fab - and who cares about a little hair?!

[Eleanor Muller]

Stunning. Love the lighting.

[Meagan Aaron]

I bet you are wearing daisy dukes. Those probably are your weekend clothes. Nice photo :p

[William V Johnson]

adventurous and creative

[SaintSinner]

This is serious and sincere shot. I'm feeling calmness. Great shot!

[faith swann]

great photo love the lighting

[bernadette mcelligott]

wonderful shot and very brave of you. Nice bod......

[Toni :)]

great composition and lighting, excellent selfie :)

[Aaron L]

put some bloody clothes on will ya' haha. Not quite ur normal style but great job mate, comp and editing. Another 'pp' coming up. Oh wow. Amazing. Thanks ;)

[robinwarner]

ok...i am faving this shot not because you are naked but because the composition the lighting the shadows are so brilliant. this is the best shot that you have ever taken and might be one of my all time 365 favs ever...WOW

[Lauren Dahlhauser]

the light. the shadows! oh this is good.

[robinwarner]

dont kill me...posting this on fav of favs... it is just great.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

lol! I think the hair adds texture and interest! :D But seriously, fantastic shot. :) I agree, the lighting and shadows and composition are incredible :)

[robinwarner]

it is already on the pop page..way to go Andy

[Garry Meus]

Awesome composition and contrast...great self portrait!!

[Kimberley Meyer]

Wow, the lighting on this is amazing!

[stephanie dp]

really stunning and dramatic lighting on this.

[Heather (pixelchix)]

an instant fav. really love your composition and the gritty, high contrast processing.

[Heather (pixelchix)]

oh, and the lighting...simply fantastic image andy. bravo!

[Saggio Tisch]

Strong lighting and composition. Unique image.

[Cindy Muir]

Love this! Great composition and lighting. Perfect in b & w!

[Virginia Helman]

nicely done.

[Darrell Soper]

Cool shot. Nothing wrong with a slightly hairy back he said defensively! Look forward to this being on PP.

[Darrell Soper]

Just checked incase it was already there and YEP! Congrats.

[Sheetal Thakker]

Brilliant composition. Love it.

[Bugik]

OMGosh, Andy this is awesome. Is this your very first "naked ape" shot? I so like the lighting... gotta ask you one day how you set it up.
Hairy is cute, btw. :-)

[Bugik]

A fav!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Freakin' fantastic, Andy--BRAVO!!

[Constance Brinkley]

Great execution of this shot. So unusual for your style of shots, but well done.

[Richard Tyson]

Wow Andy! Excellent all round, amazing shot!

[Courtney]

Fabulous! Great idea and perspective

[Michelle Sheils]

Blimey Andy, this is a bit different from the normal street shots! excellent lighting and composition, very tasteful ;-) You've finally got back on the PP again, well deserved -seems you are no longer banned :-)

[The Blue Gnu]

Pure art - composition, light and crop! Just had to fav!

[peter/zipp]

Wow, andy - nice one. Excellent image mate - really good job and brave departure of style and clothes.

[Judifff]

WOW, this is fab! completely different from your usual stuff, but I i love it :o)

[Autumn Eden]

This is awesome! Very well done!

[Kate Klinck]

love it!!

[Rebecca Doyle]

Good on you!! This is amazing :)

[Netkonnexion]

Cool shot. Nice idea.

[Laura Wheeler]

awesome - perfect in B&w!

[andy c]

OH WOW..!!! Too many to thank individually so I'll just say many, many thanks guys... A totally unexpected reaction to this shot...

[JP]

awesome - really like the pose and the processing!

[Amanda Smith]

Great shot! And the b&w is fantastic.

[Gillian]

Love the energy here!

[Mcdougall]

Wonderful shot!

[TPiix]

Amazing shot andy, and i am sorry (nah not really) but i am going to have to copy it, love love it, and my bf has great legs and arms to model for me hehe ;-)

[Victoria Roberts]

Great shot, the lighting is amazing x

[Cherrill]

Well!! I saw this on the pop page and when your name came up I was stunned! To me this is so out of your 'zone' and totally fab! You devil you! I bet Sangeeta will have this printed and framed for the bedroom wall! :-) Well done you!

[Joseph Donnelly]

Great shot. I'll have to try it too now.

[Meredith Butterfield]

Andy, fantastic composition, lighting, everything.

[Paula Fontanini]

Wow! This is FANTASTIC.....great composition and lighting!

[BirdNerd (Sandra M)]

it's a beautiful shot!

[andy c]

thanks so much everyone for all your great comments and favs..
@Cherrill LOL Cherrill.. I haven't dared show her yet :-)
@taidster thanks.. Feel free to copy.. but remember to post haha..I'm sure I've copied this type of pic as seen lots similar..
@bugik thanks.. nothing special actually, light evening, window to the right and darkened in picassa... P&S on auto... just lucky with the result really...

[robinwarner]

congrats on top 20!!!!!! yeah!!!!!!!

[Darrell Soper]

Congrats on Top 20!

[LenkaMarie]

...so nice shot!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bonnie Lusted]

Awesome Andy!