beat the odds... you are more than just a number...

this was meant to be my advertising shot for the one night stand challenge organized by Jerry (@orangecrush)... but i kinda went at it backwards... had the image and slogan in my head - but no clue what the ad is for... and to muck it up even further, i've had the Vangelis' song Friends of Mister Cairo rolling around in my head ever since the weekly noir theme was announced (a week of noir AND one night stands - does it get any better than this???)

if you don't know what the one night stand challenge is, do check out the details... it's great fun and an excellent way to lure your phojo out of hiding if it's gone missing on you :)

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/24098/fall-into-a-one-night-stand

your musical accompaniment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__eZAuc2f-Q (because why should i suffer tune cooties alone???)

probably works well large on black if you are so inclined...

[Lisa Poland]

Awesome shot. Kind of like a Public Service Announcement!

[Ukandie!]

Super shot, love the light and composition, as always creative! You are really going to struggle with tomorrows ONS theme I think...lol ;-)

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[☠northy]

@ukandie1 bahaaaaa! inoright? i probably won't sleep a wink tonight angsting over what i'm gonna shoot ;p

[Graeme Stevens]

Very cool

[Edie]

Cool shot.

[summerfield]

i thought of you as soon as i saw the weekly theme. you are going to have a good time, much more than usual. this is awesome. i've given your style as a push twice now. but maybe i should do a 'northy' for a week to see if i could learn a thing or two. awesome concept and execution on this one, young lady!

[Jeff Walker]

I was surprised to see just how small the penguin really is (I got the package). I appreciate this shot (and any other shot of yours with tiny subjects) even more now. :)

[jerry plume]

Love the lighting! Cute little guy!

[~~JT]

Clever! This is fun!

[Yao RL]

I cannot stop smiling.Love the title too.

[Corne]

Luv the light

[☯ Sarah ☁]

As usual awesome lighting & amazing comp, another very cool shot :)

[Suse♡]

Yes, this is just the perfect message for me today, fav

[Yolandie Mostert]

Your lighting is just awesome. Like the title too!

[Annie D]

Was sure I was following but have rectified
love this and the accompanying narrative

[Tremerryn]

ahhh! that Monte gets about! Perfect for the challenge and great lighting.

[Jane]

Gorgeous shot with a very important message... Perfecto for the challenge this week!! ♥

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful B&W - love it!! Fav!

[Kitti Nelson]

So cool and it's a great message!

[Steve]

another great B&W

[Humphrey Hippo]

Really like the lighting in this. :)

[Margaret Obey]

I love the light in this.

[Kathy Dahn]

Great SHot

[gloria jones]

Cool shot, light

[Call me Joe]

Super coolness :)

[Andrea]

Great image!

[Kerri Michaels]

lol

[Bill Fenske]

love the overhead light.

[Taffy]

Just showed this to P3 -- he says 'hi' and that it's a terrific image. Hope it means that all is well with his folks.
Thanks for your kind words, too -- they've helped through a difficult week. Coming out the other side right now...hopefully!