Hopefully this is a unique take on this challenge. I hope that it is not voted down for the evolutionary aspect of this photo.
The white line on the chest is not dust on the sensor, it is a piece of straw stuck to the fur. Since it is a basic editing challenge, I could not PS it out.
Taken with Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR at 200mm.
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even if viewers went along with evolution this is wrong, usually best not to try and involve too much controvery; much less misguided controversy. Nice capture though
Nice idea. Some white blobs (middle, and middle left) are v distracting. expression of ape is not particulalry engaging. Maybe crop right elbow out and include slightly more on the LHS and bottom of pic?
This is just wonderful! The expression and the hand position, the angle of the body; this gorilla is just fantastic and perfect for this challenge; although, I am afraid some people aren't going to like it..!...9
Lovely photo. What a great capture. Wonderful expression. Focus, lighting, composition - superb. Very compelling pic to look at. Moodville??? perhaps? Very nice job.