I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by stephan:
This photo emotionally touches me. The gorilla looks very sad. I interpret the title as a statement that you don't like that the gorilla is caged. Personally, until now I avoided going to the zoo, because I somehow feel that I would support the imprisonment of the animals. And despite there are people who care about them, I think they suffer. Just as an explanation why I am very touched by this photo.
Technically the photo is also above average. The composition is very good. The tight cropping creates a very intimate feeling. Focus and lighting arte also good. Only distracting thing is the glare on the glass between you and the gorilla.
-stephan

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by syamjonimi:
Photo is quite well done....Maybe a bit over sharpened....However, I wouldn't have known why this was being submitted for something new without the title. Therefore, I don't really feel it fits the challenge. :>(

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by mscott821:
I like the rich texture. Tough to make the connection w/o the title

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by KarenB:
What a great shot!!! A bit of atretch for the challenge, but funny enough (and probably true enough!) to be reachable. Usually I think a photo should stand on it's own without the title, but I like this.

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by HBunch:
I understand the title...but the gorilla isn't new, nor does the photo contain anything new. Only the suggestion that he WANTS something new. The feeling here is sadness, or sleepiness, not newness. Setting that aside, it looks like the photo was taken through glass. It is a nice photo of a gorilla, and think that it should be tried for a different challenge, but it's a stretch on weather or not it meets "something new" .

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by jsabbarton:
Great shotâ€Â¦ This looks like my self portrait :) It really is a great picture, lots of feeling, great composition, great lighting. But, I think the theme is fairly weakâ€Â¦ Can't fault the picture itself thoughâ€Â¦ (7)

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by titotapado:
COOOL!!!! I would have liked to have seen the whole ape...

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by autool:
Composition5
Technical Aspects4
Appeal4
Creativity4
Rating4Autool

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by waltoml:
Very nice picture. Focus is sharp. Lighting is good. THere is a bit of a reflection in the way, but you did an excellent job keeping it small. 7

I Want a New Life....Please!
by Martin

Comment by shedevil:
Do I see some reflection in this picture?