Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by adine:
The light glows, and those eyes have such a deep and contented expression! Raises the crumpled grass to almost religious status - I exagerate perhaps but it is very emotive. Nice composition with the corner of the eye on the thirds line and the arm reaching diagonally to the corner. The only thing I'd wish is you'd been able to come around to the left a bit more and frame the grass against the darkness. 9

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by inspzil:
very nice emotive shot. Excellent capture. great lighting and framing. I don't think I'd do anything to this one but mat it and frame it. 10

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by jchirico:
nice composition but dark on left

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by f-32:
o my! What a lovely shot! Sharp, perfectly exposed. I like the catchlights in the eyes.

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by Imagineer:
That is a wonderful expression you've managed to capture. Beautiful lighting too. Has to be a front runner. [10]

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by faidoi:
This is the essence of the perfect NG shot. Maybe you should submit it to them. Lighting is almost perfect, just a touch on the rightside cheek.Texture of the hair is incredible. You can almost feel the softness. The eyes are incredible and really shows the emotion and feeling of the chimp. This is the winner.

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by nephrotic:
love the subject but the lighting looks totally staged. Juxtaposition of what seems to be studio lighting against such a beautiful "beast" just does not work

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by GoldBerry:
this is fantastic, the framing, the composition, light, everything. Very well done.

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by brownt:
Very nice shot, brilliant lighting, really focuses on his face etc. Well done!

Simple Pleasures
by moodville

Comment by e301:
Ideal entry, and a great natural candid. Anthropomophic title bothers me a touch, and oh to be able to burn those eyes a little. Great moment of light though. I'll be very surprised if this doesn't ribbon.