Sunday, 20th February 2011
97% Human
by Arthur Xanthopoulos
This image is one of a series called 97% human. Given that orang-utans share approximately 97% of the human genome I wanted to capture that essence through composition and photo editing effects.
Melbourne Zoo
Equipment: Nikon D700, 70-200mm f/2.8
arthur xanthopoulos
freelance photographer with almost 8 years experience.
Equipment used : Nikon D700, 17-35mm f/4, 70-200mm f/2.8, 400mm f/2.8
Website: www.damagedphotography.com
97% Human by Arthur Xanthopoulos was photo of the day on Sunday, 20th February 2011. It is tagged Orangutans, Zoos. You can leave a comment below.
14 Comments
Terri
Just want to hug him. He is gorgeous! What a beautiful creature!
Love the title…
But I must say to God-
Wow! Can you do a lot with 3%!
ziggy
Wow! love, love, love, love. Wish he wasn’t in a zoo.
Love the text too, Arthur.
Pauline Jones
I love his haircut; nice work.
Helen Hart
Marvelous job! Looks so alive, yet like a painting…
Matthew Medema
He is a beautiful creature, but he is not part human. And man is not an animal. God created mankind with a soul, and that’s especially what separates him from the animals.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Great shot; though I hope the 97% refers to brain!
Harry
Great expression – like the use of the dark background
Peggy
This orang-utan does look strangely familiar. Maybe it’s something in the eyes. Love it!
peter
great capture !!
nice contrasts !
PlanetLover
Great title! Great photo! It’s a good reminder that we are all creatures, connected at many levels.
Tim Andes
Powerful image
Michael J Leather
Stunning you have captured the human element superbly!
Roy
Absolutely brilliant. Works on so many levels.
Colours, background, contrast and how emotional.
Laura Milholland
Skillfully shot and a gorgeous image of this fascinating, beautiful animal.